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What is the Butterfly Haircut?

Emily Price Student Contributor, University of Akron
This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Akron chapter and does not reflect the views of Her Campus.

Are you committed to the cut? 

Not everyone is super ready to go full-on pixie or bob after growing out their lovely locks. So, the butterfly cut (coined by Sunnie Brook, a stylist and biolage ambassador) is a great way to get a taste of both short and long styles.

Refinery29 states the butterfly haircut as one whose “popularity is thanks in part to the illusion it creates of a shorter style without losing out on length.” Refinery29 also states that this look is created when the front of the hair contains shorter layers so that you appear to have a shorter hairstyle when you pull your hair back.

Jessica Lindsay mentions in a Metro article how the butterfly hairstyle can also be used as a temporary style after growing out a fringe or curtain bangs. The article also mentions one of the celebs that sported this new “butterfly haircut” look: Euphoria actor, Sydney Sweeney.

With all the new hair trends and styles becoming popular in 2022, it is still important to maintain a sense of your own personal style and enhance the wonderful qualities your hair already provides!

Emily is excited to be a part of the Akron chapter of Her Campus. She is majoring in English and minoring in Converged Media Studies. She is also working toward a Certificate in Professional Social Media. Emily enjoys drinking tea, decorating, and spending time with her family. Her favorite motto / quote to live by is Jeremiah 29:11 "For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "Plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you a hope and a future."