If there’s one hairstyle that I’m seeing everywhere at the moment, it’s the butterfly haircut. It practically took over TikTok earlier in the year, and I can totally see why. If you’re yet to watch any before and after videos, you’re in for a treat, as this haircut adds serious bounce and volume.
However, in my opinion, there’s one thing that makes the butterfly haircut even better, and it’s bangs. The trending hairstyle already has a ’90s feel to it, but bangs takes the retro vibe to the next level, and I’m obsessed. Don’t believe me? I’ve spoken to the experts to find out why people can’t get enough of this combination, and I’ve also rounded up all of the inspiration you could ever need to convince you to get the chop. Just keep on scrolling…
First things first, what actually is the butterfly haircut? According to EmmaVickery, Creative Director at Percy & Reed, the haircut involves ’90s-style face framing. “Think Jennifer Aniston in her Friends era with voluminous curtain bangs.”
It often features lots of layers in different lengths, which is why it adds a lot of volume and bounce to the hair. Our very own Managing Editor, Poppy Nash, tried the haircut earlier in the year and said, “I was so impressed with how much healthier and thicker my hair looked. I also went for very subtle side bangs which helped frame my face. I’ve got a haircut booked for next week and will 100% be getting the same again!”
Although a lot of butterfly haircut styles include subtle side bangs, you can also add a more statement fringe to this look. According to Vickery, a fringe can help enhance the hairstyle overall. That being said, there are a few exceptions. “A fringe focuses on weight removal around the front so it suits slightly thicker hair types,” explains Vickery. “Therefore, with finer hair textures it could make hair look and feel even thinner. “
If you do decide to take the plunge, it’s important to know how to style this look. Luckily, celebrity hair stylist, Desmond Grundy, gave me all of the tips and tricks. “Styling this haircut starts with the blow dry. If dry, lightly dampen the hair with a water spray and section it through with a volumising mousse as you blow dry.
“Once you’ve done that, take a heated barrel tong. For movement you want to tong the hair section by section. Then toss the head forward and with your fingers, lightly tousle the hair all the way around the scalp keeping your head forward. Spray under the hair with a hairspray or a dry shampoo for texture and volume.”
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