360 waves: Ideas & Try-On

360 waves

360 wave patternClose cutshort length

Shallow ripples wrap around the crown and follow the curve of the head. The close cut keeps the wave pattern visible from every angle.

Talk to your stylist about

Use the rear view to show the direction of the waves around the crown.

Living with the look

Ask your barber what length keeps your wave pattern visible.

A helpful reality check

A preview cannot predict how your hair will fall, feel or grow. Use it to discuss length and shape, alongside your texture and routine.

What defines 360 waves?

360 waves use close, shallow ripples that flow outward around the crown. The pattern is visible across the top, sides and back.

Check how the first rows meet the forehead and temple. From the back, locate the crown and follow the wave direction around it.

Show the wave pattern you want to retain and agree on the length that keeps it visible. Ask your barber to assess your crown’s growth direction.

Buzz cut
Both can sit close to the head. A buzz cut emphasizes even short length, while 360 waves show a directional ripple pattern.

Will a closer cut make the waves easier to see?

Ask your barber how your pattern reads at different lengths. Very close cutting can reduce visible definition.