Short layers up front, length in the back, and a lot of bounce. See the butterfly cut in three versions, then try it on your own selfie before your appointment.
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AfterA butterfly haircut combines two lengths: short, face-framing layers that start around the cheekbones or chin, and long layers through the rest of the hair. Blown out, the short layers flip away from the face like wings, which gives the cut its name. It looks like a short layered cut from the front while keeping your length from the back. The shape is a nod to 1970s and 1990s blowouts and became one of the most-requested cuts of the 2020s.
The same two-tier idea works at different lengths and textures. Every example here was made with SnipMirror on an AI-generated model, and you can try any of them on your own photo.
Center-parted curtain bangs that blend straight into the short face-framing layers. The most popular version, and an easy way to soften a long face.
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A shorter take with face-framing layers from the cheekbones and ends that flip out. Bouncy and quick to blow-dry.
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Natural curls with short layers around the face and longer layers below. The shape lifts curls at the front and keeps volume where you want it.
Try this look →Ask for a butterfly cut: short, face-framing layers starting at your cheekbones or chin, and long layers through the back that keep most of your length. Say where you want the shortest layer to land, since that controls how dramatic it looks. Add curtain bangs if you want them. Tell your stylist how you usually style your hair, blown out or air-dried. Your SnipMirror preview helps you agree on where the layers start.
Most people with hair at least past the shoulders can wear one. Where the shortest layer starts is the key decision, so try it on your selfie above and see what it does to your face.
Yes, often very well. The shorter layers on top add lift and make fine hair look fuller, while the long layers keep your length.
A butterfly cut is polished and bouncy, with short layers around the face and long, smooth lengths. A wolf cut is choppy and shaggy all over, with volume at the crown and a messy finish.
Yes. Ask for a dry cut so the short face-framing layers are cut to where your curls actually sit. The layers add shape and stop curly hair looking triangular.
For the full winged look, yes. Air-dried, it still looks like soft long layers, so it's a good cut for people who blow-dry only some days.
Shoulder length is about the minimum. Shorter than that, a layered bob or bixie gives a similar lift around the face.
Yes. Upload a selfie above and SnipMirror gives you a butterfly cut while keeping your face the same. You can also try the versions below.