Volume that lifts as it lengthens
Butterfly Layers
Long layers cut short at the crown and left long everywhere else, so the shape opens up around your face while the overall length stays dramatic.
Your first Safe Match preview is free- LengthLong
- Hair typeStraight · Wavy
- Daily styling10–15 min · Medium
- Salon trimevery 6–10 weeks
- Trade-offThe shorter crown layers mean this cut always needs some styling to look intentional; pulled back wet, the layers can look choppy rather than sculpted.
Why it works, texture and upkeep
Why it can work
The lifted layering does the volume work that length alone can't, so hair this long still moves instead of hanging flat.
Texture fit
Works with straight and wavy hair — a round brush blowout or loose curls will show off the layering best.
Daily effort and upkeep
Medium upkeep — a shape check every 6–10 weeks keeps the internal layers from growing out into one heavy block, with 10–15 minutes of daily styling.
One real trade-off
The shorter crown layers mean this cut always needs some styling to look intentional; pulled back wet, the layers can look choppy rather than sculpted.
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Decision guide
Still deciding whether a butterfly cut suits you? The butterfly cut try-on guide walks through layer placement, length and styling before you cut.
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