Katy Perry’s New Haircut Is a Cub Cut

Katy Perry is using an interesting tactic to ensure that her forthcoming album gets all the eyes and ears. On April 29, the singer posted a video of herself getting a buzzy new haircut called the “cub cut.” In the clip she asks her hairstylist, Jesus Guerrero, to let her fans know his social media handle so they can give him their unfiltered thoughts on her new look.

The response was swift. “You guys had a lot of strong feelings about my haircut,” Perry wrote in a follow-up post two hours later. “Let’s see that energy for KP6. Cause this is just a wig.” (While she has yet to confirm the exact name and release date, it appears KP6 is referring to the name of her new album.)

Wig or not, Perry’s new haircut is perfectly on-trend. The cub cut is often considered the little sister to the wolf cut, only this version of the short hairstyle typically sits right above the jawline and that is the biggest differentiator between this look and its predecessor. Otherwise, both incorporate choppy, shaggy layers throughout the hair, which add loads of volume. The result offers a slightly grungy effect, perfect for the “indie sleaze” aesthetic that’s having a moment right now.

As the weather starts to warm, cub cuts are a great alternative to the traditional bob you’ve been seeing all over Hollywood. Though the latter style has been given the stamp of approval by stars like Hailey Bieber and Lori Harvey, try this layered version if you want something with a bit more edge.

Take a closer look at Perry’s new cub cut below.

Ariel Baker is the associate editor for PS Beauty. Her areas of expertise include celebrity news, beauty trends, and product reviews. She has additional bylines with Essence and Forbes Vetted.