You may be wondering why something called theoctopus haircuthas been gaining so much traction lately.

To be clear, there’s absolutely nothing fishy about the octopus haircut.

Hairstylist and owner of London-based salonShag!

octopus haircut on long blonde hair

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Portrait of woman with red hair wearing an octopus cut.

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Portrait of a woman showing her octopus haircut from the side.

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