Unlock the Magic: Meet Butterfly Bob!

Whoever thought Bob Cut could be that casual and effortless?

We are not referring to the standard, curved-in, blunt bob cut. There’s a new and trendy bob cut around that’s bringing out the princess and the vibes in everyone - The BUTTERFLY BOB.

Yeah, Butterfly Bob has proven to be all of that in recent times. These days, we have seen celebrities rock the butterfly bob, and it's giving put-together and effortless, beautiful hair goodness.

The butterfly bob cut is more like a clean fusion of a layered cut with the good old bob style (the difference is the butterfly twist). Here are 7 butterfly bob cuts to match your personality and inspire your next hairstyle.

What is a Butterfly Bob Cut?

What comes to your mind when you hear the butterfly bob cut? Something interesting?

What is a Butterfly Bob Cut

Yeah, it is. Just as the name sounds, the butterfly bob cut is a unique blend of the feathered cut and the ever-trending traditional bob cut. The layers and textures make this hairstyle more voluminous than the traditional blunt, curved, or flipped bob.

The butterfly bob cut features textured layers (which can be curved or flipped) and bangs specifically crafted for the hairstyle to achieve a flowy or feathery look.

Here are some butterfly bob hairstyles you can try out now!

7 Celebrity-Inspired Butterfly Bob Cuts You Can Try Now!

Butterfly bob hairstyle isn’t popular for its fancy styling. One of the major reasons why this style of bob hairstyle became popular is the influence of Celebrities.

Celebrities like Zendaya and Hailey have been spotted wearing the butterfly bob hairstyle. Some even refer to Zendaya as the queen of bob, and she sure wears the butterfly bob in style.

Aside from Zendaya and Hailey, other celebrities have rocked the butterfly bob cut and added their flair to it.

We have compiled a list of 9 butterfly bob cuts to inspire you today:

1. Side Swept Butterfly Bob Hairstyle

Side Swept Butterfly Bob Hairstyle

The side-swept butterfly bob hairstyle is one of our top picks, this hairstyle flatters almost every face shape. It covers the side of the forehead, and some parts of one eye, while revealing the jawline and chin area.

These intricacies make this hairstyle polished and carefree at the same time—a great hairstyle choice for an eventful day. Think of attending an official meeting while looking forward to a girls' night out later in the evening.

This bob hairstyle is perfect for the mood change.

2. Shaggy Bangs Butterfly Bob Hairstyle

Shaggy Bangs Butterfly Bob Hairstyle

If you are looking for a short, playful, but trendy hairstyle that matches your personality, consider this shaggy butterfly bob with bangs. It’s like combining all your favorite hairstyles/cuts into one. That’s exactly how we see this hairstyle.

Imagine combining your regular shag cut, putting your hair in a bob, with a touch of wispy bangs. It is a fine blend of style, personality, and function.

This is a low-maintenance hairstyle you can style and wear anytime.

3. Face-Framing Butterfly Haircut

Face-Framing Butterfly Haircut

The face-framing butterfly bob cut, as the name implies, frames the face, highlighting and concealing different angles of the face. If you are looking for a low-energy/low-maintenance hairstyle, then this face-framing butterfly bob hairstyle is worth trying.

The cool thing about this hairstyle is its versatility. We don’t think there is a specific way your face-framing butterfly bob hairstyle should look. You can install one that is tailored to your beauty or aesthetic needs.

4. Butterfly Bob with Layers

Have you ever wondered what makes people love the butterfly bob hairstyle?

The Layers!

Butterfly Bob with Layers

When you think of the butterfly bob hairstyle, you immediately remember and admire the flowy effect. We love that too. The direction and arrangement of the layers create a wavy effect, with the end of one layer merging into the next.

The butterfly bob with layers is one of the bob hairstyles people love the most. Butterfly Bob with curly hair.

5. Side-Part Butterfly Bob

Side-Part Butterfly Bob

At this point, we have all established that the butterfly bob cut is a beautiful hairstyle. If you want it to perfectly fit your face shape and style, then try out the butterfly bob with a side part. This hairstyle is chic, easy, and has that casual effect that keeps you bubbly all day.

This style works pretty well if you love a side-part hairstyle. You can throw that into this hairstyle, too. You can make the bob cut equal on both sides or add more style by having an asymmetrical style.

6. Butterfly Bob with Curtain Bangs

Butterfly Bob with Curtain Bangs

Butterfly bob cut incorporates layers, bangs cut, tousled cut hair, etc. Adding curtain bangs to your butterfly bob can make it even more face-framing. Curtain bangs work well for people who don’t want the inconvenience of having hair all over their face.

Plus, if you have an oblong-shaped face, then this hairstyle helps to open up the face around the cheekbone and give it more width.

7. Butterfly bob with wispy fringe

Butterfly bob with wispy fringe

Who said butterfly bob must feature a perfectly layered haircut in a specific direction? You can incorporate your style and create a custom butterfly bob hairstyle that matches your vibes and personality.

If you love a playful yet cute messy look, then you can you can incorporate the wispy fringe and tousled hair into your butterfly bob.

The picture above gives you an idea of how the hairstyle looks. We love this hairstyle because it is carefree, easy, and cute. 

How To Style A Butterfly Bob?

It's easy to style your butterfly bob thanks to its fluffy layers, a round brush and a blow dryer are enough. Check the following video to learn more.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Butterfly Bob Cut

Frequently Asked Questions about Butterfly Bob Cut

No doubt, the butterfly bob cut is a beautiful hairstyle, but we know you might have some questions (especially if it is your first time). Alright, let’s answer some of the questions you may have in the next section.

1. Is there a Butterfly Bob hairstyle for over 60?

The butterfly hairstyle suits almost everyone of any age. If you are over 60, then you may prefer a less edgy or carefree butterfly bob hairstyle. We have listed some butterfly bob hairstyle inspirations above.

However, we recommend you consider butterfly bob hairstyles like the side swept or the butterfly bobs with layers. Another consideration may be your hair color choice; a dark hair color shade may work better for you (black and brown) are great options.

2. What kind of hair do you need for a butterfly bob?

You can achieve a butterfly bob hairstyle with almost any hair, depending on your hairstyle choice. Just like you saw the butterfly bob braids and locs hairstyles.

If you are looking to wear the butterfly bob cut hairstyle loose, then you can either try it on your natural hair (if you don’t mind cutting) or you can use a high-quality human hair wig or hair extension.

To get the free and flowy effect of the butterfly cut hairstyle, getting a top-quality human hair bundle or wig is non-negotiable. You will achieve that clean, bouncy movement that makes the hairstyle a low-maintenance one.

3. What is the difference between a bob and a butterfly bob?

A butterfly bob is just like the regular bob, but with a twist. The twist is usually adding layers, bangs, and a tousled or pulled-out hair loop. All of these twists are added to create that butterfly effect and look.

It is simply mimicking the butterfly shape in a bob hairstyle. That is just a simple explanation.

A bob cut is basically a hairstyle that ends just at the jawline or below it. While some people prefer short bobs, others prefer long bob-cut hairstyles.

4. Can I wear Butterfly Bob on Thin Hair?

Yes, you can. On the contrary, butterfly bob gives the illusion of volume with the layers and bangs. To achieve even more volume, you can wear a butterfly bob human hair wig.

A butterfly bob wig is a great option if you have thin hair because you won’t be adding any extra tension and weight to your natural hair. You can go ahead and enjoy voluminous, flowy hair with zero downsides.

That’s It!

If you are tired of wearing straight hair and want to switch things up, then a butterfly bob cut is a great option. It looks good, is easy to maintain, and helps you show up to any occasion without having a bad hair day.

Which butterfly bob cut would you be trying out?


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