I have a confession: I'm low-key obsessed with predictingthe hair trends of the year. From the hottest hair coloursto the trending haircutswe'll all be booking in for, I'm always on the lookout for the next big thing that we'll all be rushing to the salon for. And for 2023, there is one haircut trend that is currently taking the beauty industry by storm: the butterfly haircut.
What Is The Butterfly Haircut?
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Who What Wear UK Managing Editor, Poppy Nash, booked in for the butterfly cut.
The butterfly haircut currently has TikTok, Instagram and just about everyone (including me) in a chokehold right now. But what exactly is the butterfly haircut? Its main features are a mix of short and long rounded layers, which give shape, volume and maximum body, with a symmetrical effect that resembles a butterfly. Think tumbling layers with plenty of movement. And the data backs it up. A report from Beauty Piesays that butterfly haircuts rose12,432% in the lead up to 2023,and #butterflyhaircut has 498 million views and counting on TikTok. So, this is one haircut trend we can expect to take 2023 by storm.
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While I would never be brave enough to try cutting it at home myself, there are several tutorials doing the rounds on how to cut the butterfly haircut at home, which sees people tying their hair into two ponytails—one at the front, and the other at the back of the head—before taking the scissors and snipping straight across into each of the ponytails. That being said, I'd recommend heading to your hairdresser for this hairstyle to ensure it's a butterfly and not a butterflop.
Ready to take the plunge and try the butterfly haircut? The good news is that it suits almost every hair type and length while adding buckets of volume and shape to your hair. Ahead, I've rounded up some butterfly haircut inspiration to take to your next hair appointment, as well as the best hairstyling products to style the butterfly cut.
If you still like to tie your hair up, the longer layers of the butterfly haircut are still long enough to tie back into a ponytail or bun. But we love how J.Lo has left her fringe and a few tendrils loose.
A claw clip and butterfly layers look so chic when tied up.
The Best Hairstyling Products For The Butterfly Haircut:
Beauty Pie
Super Healthy Hair Detox Wash Shampoo
Price shown is member price. To ensure optimum volume and bounce, use a clarifying shampoo at least once a week to rid hair of build-up that can leave lengths limp.
Balmain
Ceramic Round Brush 33mm
Blowdrying with a round brush will enhance the sweeping layers of the butterfly cut.
Babyliss
Thermo-Ceramic Rollers
If you find velcro rollers or drying your hair with a round brush doesn't deliver long-lasting hold, try these heated rollers, which will keep the hair's bounce and shape in all day long.
Dyson
Airwrap™ Complete Long Multi Hair Styler
The Dyson AirWrap was made for the butterfly haircut. The interchangeable attachments allow you to create plenty of bounce and body.
Jvn Hair
Complete Blowout Styling Milk
This delivers silky-smooth blowouts every time.
Charlotte Mensah
Manketti Hair Oil
This nourishing oils leaves curls luxuriously conditioned and glossy.
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Think tumbling layers with plenty of movement. And the data backs it up. A report from Beauty Pie says that butterfly haircuts rose 12,432% in the lead up to 2023, and #butterflyhaircut has 498 million views and counting on TikTok. So, this is one haircut trend we can expect to take 2023 by storm.
The Butterfly Haircut has taken the Philippines by storm in 2023. This multi-layered style, known for its versatility and volume, creates a butterfly-like effect with its distinct layers. It's perfect for those looking to add dimension to their hair without sacrificing length.
The shixie is the latest trend for short hair in 2023 - and flatters every face shape. Move over, pixie cut. This summer the cool girls are asking for the shixie. It's official, short hairstyles are the trend for 2023.
1. Shoulder-Length Styles. One of the most versatile and universally flattering hair lengths for women over 50 is shoulder-length. This medium length allows you to experiment with different styles while still maintaining a youthful appearance.
A short, bob style that ends right below the ear (as shown on Kambri Crews above) is not only the perfect low-maintenance haircut that takes 5 minutes to style, it's also ultra-flattering. And pairing it with side-swept bangs brings attention to gorgeous eyes.
The blonde money piece continues to reign supreme in 2023, and it's only getting bolder! The money piece frames the face with striking platinum blonde highlights. This technique adds a vibrant touch to any base color, creating a high-contrast look with a trendy edge.
What is the most popular haircut for women over 60? We find it hard to choose between the pixie cut and the bob, both of which are very popular with women over 60. Pixie cuts have lots of sass, while the bob is incredibly versatile and can be smooth, feathered, side-parted, or flicked out at the ends.
A butterfly haircut combines short layers with long layers to give your hair dimension, movement, and body. The short, wispy layers hit around the chin to frame your face, highlight your features, and even contour a round face shape.
What Are the Numbers in Haircuts? If you ask your barber for a number one cut, you are asking them to cut your hair so it is an eighth of an inch long. If you ask for a number eight cut, the hair left on your head will be one inch.
Forget what you thought about long hair past the age of 40—thick hair actually looks more youthful and polished when it falls shoulder-length or longer. Shorter hair has a tendency to expand at the ends, leaving you with an unflattering triangle effect.
Bangs can add personality and youth to a person's appearance, but not all bangs have the same effect. Blunt bangs can draw attention to the middle of someone's face, which may or may not reveal their age. Also, bangs must be the correct length to accentuate facial features without casting shadows.
The hair length that looks good on everyone – no matter what age, shape or size they are – is mid-length. That means just below the chin and hovering anywhere between your chin to shoulders. Plus, if you want to hide an ageing neck, this style can really help!
The decision about locks for a youthful appearance is more about style than length. As a result, whether or not you choose long or short hair, your hairstyle determines if you look older or younger with your hair.
An asymmetrical long bob, or lob, is the absolute best hairstyle if you want to make your face look thinner. Opt for a lob at least three inches below the chin in the front, and angled shorter in the back.
Including blunt bobs, major curls, and the sleekest ballerina buns. From bohemian waves to sleek ponytails and ballerina buns, the best summer 2023 hair trends feature a range of versatile styles that not only help beat the heat, but also embrace the elements of a warmer season (here's looking at you, frizz).
If 2023 has been anything at all, it has been the year of the bangs. Bangs are making a big resurgence, and many of them are reminiscent of the cuts seen in the 90's. If you want to get a trendy cut and try bangs for yourselves, here are four popular bang trends in 2023 you could consider.
The top 2023 hair trends treated consumers to innovative hair care products like seven-second hair rinses, problem-solving microdart patches for ingrowns, and cutting-edge appliances for scalp support and specific hair types.
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