Looking for a new year cut? Let it be the butterfly haircut. The buzziest new hair trend on the block, the butterfly haircut (or butterfly layers as it's also sometimes referred to) is set to be huge in 2023. Want to know the even better news? No matter how long or short your hair currently is, it's likely that the butterfly haircut can work for you. It's also a great means of adding texture and waves to flat, limp lengths. Want to discover more about 2023's new-gen hairstyle? Keep scrolling to read up on everything you need to know about the butterfly haircut.
What is a butterfly haircut?
Having already been hashtagged over 20 million times on TikTok, the butterfly cut really is the viral hairstyle of the season. It is frequently touted as a modern version of the iconic "The Rachel" cut, and forgot reason. It's a haircut that showcases the impact of layers.
And if you're wondering how this haircut got it's name, look to the shape that the layers make in some key examples - many liken the effect to rippling butterfly wings.
What are butterfly layers?
So, if that's the butterfly cut, what are butterfly layers? They're one and the same. And they're going to be big. Beauty Pie recently revealed the results of their annual trend report, which suggested that the butterfly haircut will be the number one hair trend for 2023.
'The butterfly haircut, which combines long and short layers, has seen a colossal popularity increase in the run-up to 2023. It's up by 12,432%, and it takes the top spot in the top 10 haircare trends,' the report states.
How to ask your hairstylist for a butterfly cut
As with asking for any other viral hair trend in a salon, communication is key. Devote time to talking through the look with your hair stylist and always bring visual references. Take photos, discuss your hair's unique texture and your styling routine. The butterfly cut can require a lot of styling and maintenance to keep it looking volumised and fresh, so if you're a low-key hair styler, it might not be the look for you.