Wolf Cut
A wild, shaggy mix of a mullet and a shag cut.
Women Hairstyles
Structured Waves
A medium cut characterized by high-volume roots and thick, structured S-pattern waves throughout the length. The silhouette is round and full.Our advanced AI generator lets you try out the Structured Waves look instantly. See if it is the right choice for you before making a commitment at the salon.
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About the Structured Waves for Women
Who it suits
This medium cut with high-volume roots and thick S-pattern waves suits those who want a full, round, statement silhouette. It flatters oval, heart, and long faces and works best on medium to thick hair that can support volume without falling flat. Choose it if you love big, structured texture and do not mind a regular styling routine.
How to ask for it
Ask for a medium cut with the perimeter kept full and only light internal layering so the waves stay thick. Request high-volume roots built with a root-lifting product and structured S-pattern waves set with a medium barrel through the lengths. Aim for a round, full silhouette, teasing the roots lightly for sustained lift.
Upkeep & styling
Trim every 8 to 10 weeks to keep the perimeter dense for the waves. Expect regular styling: root-lift mousse and rough-dry, set S-waves with a medium iron, then tease the roots and finish with a flexible hold spray for fullness.
Structured Waves — frequently asked questions
What is an S-pattern wave?
It is a wave that bends in alternating directions down the strand, forming an S shape. Setting sections in opposite directions with the iron creates this structured, full pattern.
How do I get high-volume roots?
Apply a root-lifting mousse to damp hair, rough-dry while lifting the roots up and away from the scalp, then lightly backcomb the crown before setting the waves.
Will thin hair hold this volume?
It can with volumizing products and root teasing, but the waves will relax faster. Thick hair holds the full, round silhouette longest and most easily.
Does the round silhouette suit a round face?
Less so. The full, round shape suits oval and longer faces best; a round face is better served by keeping volume higher and narrower rather than wide at the cheeks.
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