Consider it the latest take on the mullet.
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Shattered, disjointed haircuts are all the rage as futuristic styles take over beauty trends.
As far as haircuts go, the jellyfish might be one of the most accurately named.
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The chop mimics the shape of a literal jellyfish, featuring two sharply-cut layers.
The first, outer layer is cut evenly around the head, right around the middle of the ear.
The second, inner layer can be as long or as short as you want.
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Think: abowl cut, but with another longer layer beneath it.
Sounds… interesting, no?
People on TikTok are still conflicted about the look.
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If the style sounds like a bit of you, jellyfish away.
(Thewolf,cub, orshulletmight be worth considering.)
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What Is a Jellyfish Haircut?
The look blends two haircutsaboband a longer styleinto one, not-quite seamless style.
Hurtado explains, “The jellyfish haircut is a half-short, half-long mullet style.
Theres two sections of disconnected layers.
The top portion has shorter layers while bottom layer is long and textured.”
There are plenty of ways to try out this jellyfish cut.
If you prefer an eye-catching haircut, the jellyfish haircut can be a great option.
As Cunningham explains, this look is “meant to grab your attention and get you talking.”
There’s no questioning that.
Youll also want to ask for short rounded layers on top to add lots of movement."
Cunningham recommends bringing plenty of inspo photos.
Cunningham says, “Pictures always say a thousand words.
Bring your stylist a handful of picture that show the effect of your desired hair goal.”
), having plenty of reference pictures (or videos!)
is a smart plan.
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Another tip?
see to it to visit a hairstylist who has experience with edgier styles.
How to Style a Jellyfish Haircut
The good news?
Once you take the plunge, it’s a pretty low-maintenance cut.
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And that’s not the only silver lining.