Butterfly Hairstyle: The perfect haircut to show off long hair with volume and movement

We are always constantly looking for that hairstyles that are trending and favor different types of hair. For example, a few days ago we talked to you about the Bob box, perfect for fine hair, about the Wolf Cut, very trendy among women. celebritiesand today we’re going to take a detailed look at another type of haircut that we keep seeing that is ideal for long hair: the butterfly haircut, a butterfly effect haircut that gives volume and movement to the hair.

The last celebrities who chose this hairstyle and who has the perfect long locks is Melissa Jiménez. The image below shows how the journalist changed her a few days ago looks like to bet on him. “The butterfly hairstyle consists of scaling the hair in layers and with different lengths. In this way, the shorter layers rise, gain more volume and the rest of the hair takes shape with longer layers,” say the experts of ANARA by Ana Lérida, the salon trusted by Melissa Jiménez to perform this new hair styling .

It is not the first time that Melissa Jiménez opts for this type of cut which, as confirmed by other experts, It looks great on long hair trying to clean the ends while keeping the length. “It’s a haircut that combines layers of different lengths to provide a lot of movement and simulate a more volatile mane. Of course, without compromising the length of the mane. Its name comes from the slight movement of a butterfly’s wings “, assures the expert hairdresser Juandiegoteo.

To which Carlos Fernández, head of Franck Provost, adds that “It is recommended for thick, heavy hair that wants to give life and movement to the hair. It is even used to accentuate the front with a long curtain fringe to accentuate the features.” While it is a recommended cut for long hair, for professionals like Juandiegoteo “it is a cut that adapts to all hair types. From the shortest to the longest, you just need to adapt it to any hairstyle and person. Though I personally like it better for midi and long hair.”

All the experts we asked point out that it is a haircut that started being done in the 1970s and was very trendy during this decade and in part of the 1980s. “It caused a sensation when the famous Farrah Fawcett – who starred in the first season of the television series Charlie’s Angels– made it fashionable,” says Carlos Fernández, head of Franck Provost. As can be seen in the image, this actress was a fan of the butterfly hairstyle, both to perform her roles and in her daily life.

And what do Farrah Fawcett and Melissa Jiménez have in common in their hairstyle? Indeed, the pony. “We live in a time these days where the 70s aesthetic is very popular and that translates into long hair with a lot of shape in the front. That means that curtain bangs and lots of cape are trending in this frontal area to frame the face, but respecting the length of the hair,” explains Raquel da Conceiçao Riveiro, director of the Llongueras artistic team. Although it would be an authentic butterfly hairstyle with long bangs paraded at cheekbone level, Juandiegoteo assures that “it could also go with shorter bangs, not too thick.”

For example, this image from Juandiegoteo’s Instagram (@juandiegoteo_) shows how long, straight hair gains volume and shape. “Customers ask for the Butterfly Haircut when they want very volatile, frizzy hair with lots of movement. You can wear it loose, even make a ponytail and leave the layers looser in the front, which would be ideal.” Riveiro de Llongueras: “The idea is to achieve an effect where, when you did a bob cut, but the reality is that your hair is still long. That’s why it’s said to be a two-in-one cut.”

And what kind of face does it suit? “It prefers particularly long or petite faces, for which long hair is not the best option. For rounder or squarer faces, it can be adjusted by making the layer a little softer and always placing it slightly lower than the jaw,” adds Raquel da Conceiçao. Finally, we also wanted to know if it’s an easy-to-maintain hairstyle at home, and hairdressing professionals insist.”Wearing so many layers of layers makes it very easy to style and achieve the desired movement. I always recommend drying it upside down to remove excess moisture and leave it almost dry, so as not to lose the desired volume of this cut. And then put on some big Velcro curlers (now that they’re very fashionable),” concludes Juandiegoteo.