The Octopus Haircut Is the Bold Style You Have to Try in 2022

The 2022 hair trends are in and I have two words: Octopus. Haircut. 

Outlets like Stylist InStyleAccording to some, bold, edgy hairstyles are the hottest this year. Think mullets, shags and wolf cuts. 

You’ve probably seen the octopus haircut on Pinterest and TikTok. It is characterized by visible layers of choppy hair that almost looks like octopus tentacles. The haircut is long, which differentiates it from other edgy styles—but it’s more top-heavy, with wispy, angled pieces cascading down your shoulders. 

“The octopus cut is a new take on the shag/mullet style we’ve been seeing recently,” Joe Sirry, cofounder and color specialist at Shag! London, tells Stylist. “It’s a less textured version and still manages to keep length with short layers while maintaining the weight at the top.” 

Leonardo Rocco, celebrity hairdresser and Aloxxi brand ambassador, said something similar. InStyle: “The octopus haircut is a mix between the shaggy and mullet styles, and is characterized by having a lot of volume on the top and a lot of layers throughout the hair. The outer edges should be soft—preferably cut with a razor to create the effect of octopus tentacles.”

Per InStyle,Octopus cuts are best for people who have straight hair. As far as maintenance, the outlet reports air-drying is the way to go here—so if you want a no-fuss cut, this may be for you. 

You should take the plunge. You may like shaggy styles. Anh Co Tran, a hairdresser, told this story in June 2020. Glamour about the shag cut in general, “Depending on your hair texture, the shag is a cut that can be worn extremely messy or seamlessly straight.” The same can be said about the octopus cut. This is something you should keep in mind when you go to the salon.