While you might not recognize this hairstyle by its new name, you've almost definitely seen it before.
with short layers that softly frame the face giving you volume and bounce, along with long layers that give you the illusion of longer hair."
And while most trendy cuts don't suit all hair types, Pjetraj is confident that the butterfly is one that be adjusted to flatter most of them. "This cut works best on curly and medium-to-thick hair, as well as thin and fine hair," she shares.
The key lies in having your stylist cut the layers according to your face shape, keeping the jawline in mind, so they hit at the ideal point. From there, your stylist can blend the front into the additional layers, which allows for more body than a heavy, blunt chop might. "It frames the features of your face very softly, giving volume and shape without losing length," says Pjetraj of the butterfly cut.
While this can certainly be done on all hair types, Pjetraj is quick to clarify that no two butterfly cuts are exactly the same, and people with fine hair should be especially careful when layering up. "As a stylist, I always make sure to give the client what they want, taking into consideration what they have [to work with]," she explains.