Trend Alert: Two Hairstylists Spill the Tea on the Buzzy Apple Haircut

C-cuts, bixies, jellyfish—new haircuts are constantly emerging in the beauty world. Over the past few weeks, there’s one in particular that caught my eye: The apple haircut, a short bob that’s very popular in Seoul and is slowly making its way to the States. Curious to know more, I chatted with two hairstylists, who shared everything you need to know about the apple haircut, from how to style it to ways of maintaining your fresh cut. 

• Jacelyn Bautista is a stylist at NYC The Team hair salon in New York City. Bautista specializes in prevision cutting and styling and has been in the industry for over ten years, having worked with Whoopi Goldberg at The View. She trained with AVEDA and Vidal Sassoon.
• Brittany Guzman Dion is a hairstylist and artistic director for Aveda. She's also director of education for the Dolce Lusso Salon in North and South Carolina. She has two decades of experience styling and educating others on haircare.

It’s a layered haircut that mimics the shape of the fruit. As Dion explains, “The apple haircut holds a rounded shape, with most of the volume created at the crown (much like the top of an apple) and tapered in at the bottom to mimic the base of an apple.” Its popularity stems (pun intended) from its fun and playful look, which is buzzing in cities like Seoul and New York City. Dion adds, “It’s a low-maintenance cut that adds height and volume to any hair type.” 

What Is the Difference Between a Bob and An Apple Cut?

While the apple haircut is a version of a bob, the major difference from the traditional cut is the layers. “A bob is more about precision and has minimal to no layering to show off its shape. Meanwhile the apple cut has tons of layering to add movement and volume,” says Bautista.

First and foremost, come prepared with photos of your desired look. “This is the best way to show your stylist exactly what you are looking for. There are different variations of this haircut, so it’s best to get your stylist’s opinion on your hair and find out what works best for you,” says Bautista. Once you settle on a look, it comes down to the length and layers. As Bautista explains, “It has to be the right length choice. You don’t want the shortest layers to mirror and land right around where you feel most round. You want the layers to balance out your shape.”

If you’re blessed with wavy hair, just show off your natural pattern in this lob version of the apple haircut. Dion notes, it can give off a more playful and tousled finish. And if you need some extra help, a bit of texturizing spray and a flat iron would do the trick.