How to Style Your Jellyfish Haircut

Step 1: Start With a Shampoo

A greasy scalp can cause your hair to fall limp and flat – and the goal is to achievevoluminous, flowing layers. To combat excess oil, choose a shampoo with a lightweight and clarifying formula. Work it into a rich lather by gently massaging your scalp. Focus on the roots and areas where product residue tends to accumulate.

Don’t shampoo your hair too often as it can dry your scalp, which may trigger an overproduction of oil.

Step 2: Bring Back Moisture to Your Locks

The last thing you want is a dry and brittle jellyfish hairstyle. That’s where a deep conditioner comes to the rescue. Apply VitaKeratin Expert Salon Treatment Ultra Rich Shine Tub midway through your strands and down to the ends. It’s blended with vitamin B5 which strengthens the hair shaft, making it appear thicker. This keratin-powered treatment is also infused with rose oil to lock in moisture and give a luscious shine to your mane.

For color-treated hair, use Vitakeratin Treatment Deep Repair. It’s formulated with vitamin E, keratin, and argan oil that work together to fortify your strands. These ingredients help revitalize and protect your hair from further damage.

Use a wide-toothed comb to distribute the conditioner evenly through your strands.

Step 3: Apply a Nourishing Hair Serum

Frizz and tangles are the archenemies of the jellyfish haircut. So, if you want your hairstyle to look Insta-worthy 24/7, don’t sleep on hair serum. Opt for ingredients that boast smoothing benefits without weighing your tresses down, like plant oils.

One standout option that meets this requirement is TRESemmé Keratin Smooth Shine Serum, which has marula oil known for its hydrating power. It tackles frizz, tames flyaways, boosts shine, softens, and straightens out tangles in one go.

Hair serum can help protect your jellyfish haircut in humid weather.

Step 4: Blow-Dry with a Diffuser

If you don’t have time to air-dry your hair, the next best option is using a diffuser. It’s designed to distribute air more evenly, so the heat is less harsh on the strands. It also adds volume to the roots.

Apply a heat protectant before you begin. Then, set the dryer to low heat and cup a section of your hair within the diffuser’s bowl. Slowly bring the diffuser up toward the scalp and move it in circular motions.

Flipping your hair upside down while drying can boost volume.

Step 5: Make the “Umbrella”

Now it’s time to bust out your trusty flat iron. Use it to create the umbrella-like silhouette on the first layer of your jellyfish haircut as seen in the photo above (Instagram.com/vinhhairstudio_vadl)). Remember to use low heat settings to minimize damage.

First, part your bowl cut into three sections: left, right, and back. Hold the flat iron horizontally and work with one side at a time. As you slowly glide the tool downwards, rotate your wrist to create a C-shaped curve inspired by the top part of a jellyfish. Repeat until all sections are complete.

Make sure to keep your flat iron moving to avoid creating an awkward bump on your jellyfish haircut. (Instagram.com/vinhhairstudio_vadl)

Step 6: Straighten the Second Layer

Moving on to the “tentacles” of your jellyfish haircut, take the same flat iron and use the same technique. But this time, flick your wrist outward to get a ’60s hair flick, or try a more subtle version like Momo's (Instagram.com/momo). Finish off with a mist of light-hold hairspray (optional). Feel free to re-apply hair serum for an extra touch of gloss.

The jellyfish haircut is considerably low maintenance since it’s already a head-turning look. At most, you may have to trim it every month or so. Plus, you can always revamp it with fun hair color ideas. So, go ahead and embrace your quirkiness with this trendy style.

Try a Harajuku-inspired style by flipping the ends of your jellyfish haircut. (Instagram.com/skipdoeshair)