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Mod Wolf Cut
Marek Krzyminski52minShort

Mod Wolf Cut

A men's Mod Wolf Cut course, ideal for clients growing out their hair. Learn how to reduce weight from the crown and top while keeping full length at the nape and sideburns.

About the course

The Mod Wolf Cut is a men's haircut that sits between two styles, ideal for a client who's growing out their hair and needs a transitional shape. The shorter version works as a mod, the longer one as a full wolf cut. This course shows you how to completely rebuild the internal structure and weight distribution of the haircut without changing its outer shape, keeping full length at the nape and sideburns.

Marek Krzyminski walks you through a process built around one key technique - layers cut at a high elevation (around 120 degrees). You'll see how vertical sections meet at a shared center point perpendicular to the curve of the head, creating a round, sleek silhouette instead of unwanted width. The course also explains how to work with hair after a perm, and how to use fringe disconnection as an intentional tool for building density around the temples.

In this course, you'll see

  • Layering at roughly 120-degree elevation - the key technique for reducing weight from the crown and top while keeping full length at the bottom
  • How to guide vertical sections so they meet at a shared center point perpendicular to the curve of the head, creating a round silhouette rather than a wide one
  • Intentional fringe disconnection - why it isn't blended with the sides, and how this helps maintain density and width in the temple area
  • Analyzing hair after a perm - how to assess where the curl is still active and where the hair has returned to its straight structure, and how this affects length decisions
  • The technique of combing the last temple sections toward a point above the ear, to elongate the shape toward the face and preserve length at the cheekbone
  • Full diffuser styling: curl cream on wet hair, drying on the lowest airflow and highest heat setting, plus a powder finish for hold

After watching this course, you'll be able to offer clients more than just a trim - you'll learn how to give a haircut a "lift" by thinning out key zones and giving the hairstyle a new shape without losing precious inches at the nape and sideburns. It's the perfect tool for working with a client who's in the process of growing out their hair and needs professional shape management at every stage.

What you will learn

  1. 01How to work with high-elevation layers (120°) to keep length at the bottom.
  2. 02How to create a round silhouette to avoid unwanted width in the haircut.
  3. 03Why intentional fringe disconnection helps build density at the temples.
  4. 04How to analyze and cut hair after a perm for a consistent result.
  5. 05How to rebuild a haircut internally without changing its outer length.
  6. 06How to style the haircut with a diffuser and cream to enhance the natural curl.

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  1. Mod Wolf Cut - Analyzing hair after a perm0:28

    01Analyzing hair after a perm

    I'll have to be really careful not to get caught out cutting too much hair off.

  2. Mod Wolf Cut - High-elevation cutting at the back5:05

    02High-elevation cutting at the back

    I'm working at an angle of about one hundred and twenty degrees. That gives me the layering technique.

  3. Mod Wolf Cut - Cutting philosophy - paying for the result9:05

    03Cutting philosophy - paying for the result

    The client pays us for the haircut, not for the amount of hair that falls on the floor.

  4. Mod Wolf Cut - Combing the temples back15:31

    04Combing the temples back

    This slightly elongates the shape toward the temple.

  5. Mod Wolf Cut - Working ergonomics on the left side17:25

    05Working ergonomics on the left side

    I turn the chair slightly at an angle toward the mirror. That lets me get in much closer here.

  6. Mod Wolf Cut - Technique for 90-degree elevation21:52

    06Technique for 90-degree elevation

    It's easier to achieve a ninety-degree angle by combing the hair up from underneath.

  7. Mod Wolf Cut - Disconnection - separating out the fringe section30:03

    07Disconnection - separating out the fringe section

    I need to separate out the fringe so I don't lose what builds its width.

  8. Mod Wolf Cut - Educating the client during styling36:18

    08Educating the client during styling

    Remember, there's hair at the back too. The nape needs product as well.

FAQ

What type of client is this haircut for?
This haircut is ideal for clients who are growing out their hair and need a transitional shape. The shorter version works as a mod, and over time it naturally grows into a longer wolf cut.
What's the key technique used in this course?
The main technique is working with layers at a high elevation angle, around 120 degrees. This allows you to reduce weight from the interior areas of the haircut while keeping full length at the nape and sideburns.
Will this technique work on curly hair or hair after a perm?
Yes, the course shows work on a model with hair after a perm. The educator explains how to assess where the curl is still active and how to adjust the haircut to achieve a consistent result across the whole head.
Why isn't the fringe blended with the sides in this haircut?
The fringe is deliberately left disconnected to preserve its width and density. This approach is especially useful around the temples, where hair can be sparser.
Does this haircut require significant shortening of the hair?
No, the course focuses on rebuilding the internal structure of the haircut and removing weight from the crown and top. The outer shape and the length at the nape and sideburns stay practically unchanged.
What styling products are recommended in the course?
For wet styling, Marek uses curl cream to enhance the curl. For dry hair, to add extra hold and texture, he recommends using powder or hairspray.

Details

Duration
52min
Season
Season 3
Hair length
Short

Educator

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Marek Krzyminski

Marek Krzyminski

Educator · 8 courses

Barber and men's hairdresser, creator of the FUTURE MEN'S HAIR project and author of the book "MODERN x OLDSQL HAIRCUTS MIXTAPE." His analytical approach to cutting is built on geometry and kinetics, allowing for precise breakdown of every form. As an educator, he emphasizes building a hairstyle with intention and understanding the fundamental techniques. Silver medalist at the WELLA NATIONAL TREND VISION AWARD 2021 in the Men's Hair category.

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