Despite the name, the cobra hairstyle doesn't involve venom and won't have you channeling Medusa. However, when executed properly, it could transform you into a femme fatale just like the Greek figure. The propagator of the cobra cut, New York hairstylist and salon owner Nunzio Saviano, explained to PopSugar in detail how the style works. "The cobra cut is long hair with layers starting about two inches below the chin and [extend] all around the head."

The style is made up of long layers that taper down as you go. Nunzio confirms that the layers involved in the cobra haircut are customized based on the head shape of the client. It's perfect if you want something thinner but don't fully want to let go of your hair's volume. After the layers are cut, Saviano recommends going in on the style with a curling iron. "[Wrap] those larger sections of hair around the barrel, alternating the direction for an entwined effect, winded together for a look similar to a snake," he shared.