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From wolf and octopus haircuts to , animal-inspired styles are everywhere, so it’s no surprise that the jellyfish haircut is also trending. Like its fellow zoologically-named cousins, the look is yet another take on a heavily layered shag—but this time, combined with the ever-iconic . "It’s an unblended bob with long disconnected tendrils that resemble the tentacles and shape of a jellyfish,” says creative director and stylist at Chicago's Maxine Salon.

In other words, it’s a bi—and sometimes even tri—level haircut, combining various styles and lengths into one edgy look. “The jellyfish haircut is a bi-level haircut with short pieces or bangs around the face and top with longer layers and length in the back," , owner and hairstylist at NYC’s the Second Floor Salon, tells . “The shorter layers can vary in length but are no longer than bob length.



” The style is unique, to say the least, and it’s gained serious traction on TikTok. After gaining nearly two billion views on the platform, celebrities started hopping on the jellyfish bandwagon—or perhaps, submarine?—too: , , and Lizzo have all debuted versions of the chop this year. That's not to say the look is anything new, though.

"The jellyfish is inspired by traditional Japanese fashion and styles for its creative silhouettes that crossover into the fantasy realm of hair," Abramite points out. Indeed, what we now know as the jellyfish cut is very much inspired by the which , as well as modern interpr.

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