Non-binary and gender-neutral hair can be short or long, curly or straight, shaved, permed or colored. There are no rules. The best cut is the one that feels like you.
Here are the styles our clients ask for most at Noelle Salon in Melrose, just north of Boston, and the ways we can change texture, length and color to get the look you want.
A wolf cut with bold color.
Popular Gender-Neutral Haircuts
The Wolf Cut
A choppy, layered cut with a 70s punk feel. It works with a choppy fringe or baby bangs, and looks great with mixed shades, split color or fantasy colors.
The Mixie
Part pixie, part mullet. One client chose a mild perm to loosen tight curls and give the Mixie a softer texture.
The Mixie, with gentle texturizing to loosen tight curls.
The Mop Cut
Full and shaggy, worn straight or curly. If you want curls, a perm gets you there.
A mop cut.
The Flow
An updated shag with length and movement. It's relaxed, easy and looks great with a lighter color.
The Exaggerated Bob
Long in front, very short in back. A truly androgynous look. One client added hair extensions to make the front pieces even longer.
An exaggerated bob: longer in front, short in back.
Undercuts and Shaved Sides
Shaving the sides or the back while keeping length on top mixes masculine and feminine in one cut. A tattoo just below a shaved section is a real conversation starter.
A textured cut with short sides.
The Mullet
Short in front, long in back: business in the front, party in the back.
The Ivy League
A short, tidy cut with a longer fringe. Change the part or the color to make it your own.
A textured cut with a lighter, silver color.
Changing Your Texture
Your natural texture doesn't have to decide your style. We offer all kinds of perms to add curl or wave, and straightening services to smooth curl or frizz. A mild perm can also loosen very tight curls, like the Mixie above.
Adding Length or Volume
Hair extensions can add length to just the sides, the front or the whole head, and they can be colored for fun. A clip-in topper adds volume on top and comes off whenever you want.
Colorful extensions on natural hair, with a shaved design.
Playing With Color
Split color, fantasy shades, bold brights or soft dimension: color is one of the easiest ways to make any of these cuts your own. We'll talk about upkeep before we start, since bright colors fade faster.
Book a Free Consultation
Bring photos of looks you love, and we'll tell you honestly how they'll work with your hair. We have a private room if you'd prefer it. You can also email photos of your hair to noelle@noellesalon.com first.
Book a free gender-affirming hair consultation or learn more about our gender-affirming hair services.
Looking for more? See our haircuts for trans women and how to find a trans-friendly salon.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a gender-neutral haircut?
Any cut that doesn't follow traditional "men's" or "women's" rules. Wolf cuts, mullets, shags, undercuts and exaggerated bobs are some of the most popular.
Can I change my curl pattern?
Yes. A perm can add curl or loosen tight curls, and straightening services can smooth texture. We'll check your hair's condition first.
Can I add length without growing my hair out?
Yes. Hair extensions can add length anywhere, even just to the sides or front.
