{"id":885383,"date":"2022-06-27T17:03:07","date_gmt":"2022-06-27T14:03:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=885383"},"modified":"2022-06-27T17:03:07","modified_gmt":"2022-06-27T14:03:07","slug":"the-butterfly-cut-is-the-throwback-hairstyle-everyones-talking-about","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=885383","title":{"rendered":"The \u201cButterfly Cut\u201d Is the Throwback Hairstyle Everyone\u2019s Talking About"},"content":{"rendered":"
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TAKING FLIGHT<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

The \u201cButterfly Cut\u201d Is the Throwback Hairstyle Everyone\u2019s Talking About<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n
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The layered look is a little Rachel from Friends<\/em>, a little Pamela Anderson\u2014and very versatile.<\/div>\n
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By <\/span>Liv Holland<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n

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If you’re doing your daily\u00a0social media scroll and come across a creator with ridiculously bouncy layers, chances are high that they have a butterfly cut. \u201cMore and more clients are asking for a butterfly haircut,\u201d says\u00a0Drea Dettmers, a hairstylist at\u00a0Tallulah East Collective in Salt Lake City, who adds that many are learning about the style from TikTok.<\/p>\n

Like most \u201ctrends\u201d circulating on the internet, though, the style isn’t new. Hairstylist\u00a0Sunnie Brook created the cut 15 years ago when she had an influx of clients who wanted to switch up their hairstyle without chopping off all their length. \u201cThe name ‘butterfly’ embodies transformation,\u201d says Brook.<\/p>\n

If you look back to\u00a0\u201990s glam\u2014with Rachel from\u00a0Friends<\/em> as the prime example\u2014you\u2019ll see the face-framing, voluminous layers that make the butterfly cut what it is, says\u00a0Teryn Tucker, a hairstylist at\u00a0Alchemy Salon in Orlando. The cut takes inspiration from shaggy ’70s and \u201990s haircuts, but celebrities like\u00a0Sydney Sweeney and\u00a0Kaia Gerber have brought the style back into the spotlight.<\/p>\n

Below, experts share everything you need to know about the butterfly cut, and why it might be time to book your next appointment at the salon.<\/p>\n

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Meet the experts<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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  • Drea Dettmers is a hairstylist and educator at\u00a0Tallulah East Collective in Salt Lake City.<\/li>\n
  • Sunnie Brook is a Los Angeles-based hairstylist.<\/li>\n
  • Teryn Tucker is a hairstylist and educator at\u00a0Alchemy Salon in Orlando.<\/li>\n
  • Ashley Lynn is a hairstylist with a specialty in curly and textured hair at\u00a0Ashley Lynn Haircare in Charlotte, North Carolina.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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    In this story<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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    • What is a butterfly cut?<\/li>\n
    • Who should get a butterfly cut?<\/li>\n
    • How do you style a butterfly cut?<\/li>\n
    • Butterfly haircut inspiration<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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      What is a butterfly cut?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n

      A butterfly cut (also known as an octopus haircut) is a style that falls between a shag and long layers.\u00a0What makes this look different from all other layered cuts is that the butterfly has two distinct sections: long layers that fall below the shoulders for length, and short layers that hit two to three inches below the chin to frame the face and add volume. Says Brook, \u201cIt allows for an illusion of short hair while maintaining length, offering a safe space for change.\u201d<\/p>\n

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      Who should get a butterfly cut?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n

      The style is ideal for people who want to create the illusion of fuller, healthier hair without sacrificing length. Hairstylist Ashley Lynn, in Charlotte, North Carolina, notes that the butterfly cut also “creates volume and shape, while removing damage from every level.”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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      You don\u2019t need thick hair to wear a butterfly cut, but “there are so many layers, you need full density to get the full effect,” explains Dettmers. If you have thin hair, less layers are typically added.\u00a0That said, a spritz of texturizing spray can always help add more volume. Allure<\/em> editors suggest the Living Proof Full Dry Volume & Texture Spray or Kristin Ess Dry Finish Working Texture Spray.<\/p>\n

      And if you’re growing out your\u00a0curtain bangs or a\u00a0hime haircut, the butterfly cut is a “natural next step,” says Tucker. With less styling needed, the butterfly can give you and your hair a break.<\/p>\n

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      How do you style a butterfly haircut?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n

      The layers add movement that makes for low-maintenance styling. After washing and conditioning your hair, reach for a blow-drying brush, which will add\u00a0bouncy volume to your layered look.\u00a0Allure<\/em> editors recommend the Revlon Salon One-Step Hair Dryer and Volumizer. Be sure to use a heat protectant to prevent damage (we love the ColorWow Dream Coat Supernatural Spray Anti-Frizz Treatment). You can achieve the same effect with a round brush and blow-dryer.<\/p>\n

      If you don’t want to use a hot tool, Brook recommends partially air-drying the hair. Then, she continues, \u201cwhen it\u2019s about 75% dry, I like to divide the hair in two sections, and take a small to medium size round brush, using a wrapping and twisting motion to create movement in the hair.\u201d Finish off your style by locking in the volume with hairspray\u2014Brook likes the Biolage Complete Control Hairspray (she’s an ambassador for the brand). We also like the Oribe Superfine Hairspray for this.<\/p>\n

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      Prefer to style your hair up? Pamela Anderson’s messy bun is a good point of reference. Hours Full-Time Plumping Mousse adds volume, K\u00e9rastase Elixir Ultime Original Hair Oil helps smooth down flyaways, and Nexxus XXL Volume Medium Hold Spray will lock it all in. All three are Allure<\/em> Best of Beauty-winning\u00a0favorites.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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      The same goes for a ponytail: Pull back the long layers and let the shorter layers fall to frame the face. This makes it easy to achieve a “voluminous, cascading ponytail with little-to-no styling needed,” says Dettmers.<\/p>\n

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      Butterfly Haircut Ideas<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n

      Keep your length and maximize volume. Here are a few of our favorite ways to wear the versatile cut:<\/p>\n

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      Sydney Sweeney topped her extra-long layers with a large black bow.<\/p>\n

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      This fluffy butterfly cut\u2014with wispy face-framing layers\u2014is a great example of how this look can be styled on medium-length hair.<\/p>\n

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      Loose waves like Hailee Steinfeld’s show off her layers.<\/p>\n

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      This flowy butterfly cut makes highlights pop, especially when styled in bouncy waves.<\/p>\n

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      This blend of blonde and brown balayage adds extra dimension to the butterfly cut. Use a blowout brush to curl the ends outward.<\/p>\n

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      Kelly Rowland’s look is proof the butterfly cut wears just as well with a side part.<\/p>\n

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      These blue streaks add even more edge to the style.<\/p>\n

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      Is it a\u00a0shag? Is it a\u00a0wolf cut? It may not look like a butterfly at first glance, but the distinct short layers at the top and longer layers toward the bottom qualify this look as a butterfly cut.<\/p>\n

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      Curling the front pieces of your hair away from the face gives this cut a nostalgic \u201990s vibe.<\/p>\n

      Additional reporting by Annie Blay.<\/em><\/p>\n

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      Read more about hair trends:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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      • Entering Your Red Hair Era? Try One of These Trending Shades<\/li>\n
      • 2025’s Top Haircut Trends Are a Master Class in Timeless Sophistication<\/li>\n
      • The Top 2025 Hair Color Trends Are Straight Out of Film Noir<\/li>\n
      • Spring\u2019s Biggest Hair Trends Offer Maximum Impact With Minimal Upkeep<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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        Now, watch Rachel Zegler’s 10-minute beauty routine.<\/strong><\/p>\n

        Follow<\/em> Allure on\u00a0Instagram and\u00a0TikTok, or\u00a0subscribe to our newsletter to stay up to date on all things beauty.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n

        Source URL: https:\/\/www.allure.com\/story\/butterfly-haircut-trend<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

        TAKING FLIGHT The \u201cButterfly Cut\u201d Is the Throwback Hairstyle Everyone\u2019s Talking About The layered look is a little Rachel from Friends, a little Pamela Anderson\u2014and very versatile. By Liv Holland April 30, 2025 Photos: Getty Images If you’re doing your daily\u00a0social media scroll and come across a creator with ridiculously bouncy layers, chances are high […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":885384,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[52],"class_list":["post-885383","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-politics","tag-allure-com"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/885383","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=885383"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/885383\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/885384"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=885383"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=885383"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=885383"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}