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If you’re looking to refresh your hairstyle for fall, you don’t have to scroll on Tiktok or Instagram for long to see that 2022 is all about the butterfly haircut. Spotted on stars like Hailee Steinfeld, Sydney Sweeney, Jennifer Lopez, and social media sensation Addison Rae, this bouncy, face-framing, voluminous layered look has so much movement when styled that with every head tossor step you takeyour tresses resemble the fluttering of a butterfly’s wings. Others liken the name to the shorter layers in the cut, which give the style the shape of a butterfly, or just the duality of this versatile cut; the butterfly sits somewhere between short and long hair, depending on how you style it. That metamorphosis calls to mind the caterpillar to butterfly transition. Enough with the metaphors though; everything you really need to know about this haircut is below, from what it looks like to how to style it and whether it’s for you or not. Will the butterfly haircut be part of all your fall fit photos? Let’s find out.
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Meet Our Experts: Alyssia Dotson, stylist and creative team member at Alterna Haircare, Jamie Wiley, stylist and global artistic director of Pureology What is the butterfly haircut? While the butterfly haircut term may be new (and is also sometimes referred to as the thousand layer or octopus haircut as 70s haircuts male
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well), this cut’s definitely a variation of something the beauty industry has seen before: the shag, which has quickly made a comeback since 2020. “The butterfly haircut was born from the evolution of the well-known ‘70s shag haircut,” says Alyssia Dotson, stylist and creative team member for Alterna Haircare. “We’re talking about the infamous ‘wings’ from Farrah Fawcett’s haircut and how it moved effortlessly. If you’re looking for the butterfly effect, you’re looking for strong movement and body.” Some also liken the cut to Jennifer Aniston’s "Rachel,” of Friends fame, but the butterfly effect, as Dotson says, can be far less drastic, since it doesn’t have to involve chopping off all of your hair to chin length or shorter. The butterfly haircut is a far softer, more subtle look than, say, beachy waves or pin-straight locks. “It is a heavily layered, feathered haircut, with the shortest layers at the crown usually falling an inch below the chin, moving out to the ends of the hair,” says Jamie Wiley, stylist and global artistic director of Pureology. Your longest pieces should, in theory, fall below the shoulders, so you’ll easily be able to wear your hair up in a ponytail or a bun with this cut. You can also leave a few of your shorter pieces out if you want to play up the face-framing strands in this style. If your hairstylist 70s hairstyles female
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doesn’t speak TikTok, don't worry. You can translate the cut into Wiley's own description to use in the salon chair. “I would tell my stylist that I want short, wispy layers in the crown and around my face,” she says. Again, you don’t have to go shorter than shoulder length to rock this look. Who does the butterfly cut look best on? Though it's a fairly versatile haircut that almost anyone can try, the butterfly can be better suited for certain hair types. “This is a must-have cut for someone with straight to wavy hair, as well as someone looking to give movement to heavy locks,” says Dotson. Because this look hinges on lots of layers, those with thinner or finer hair textures might not get the full butterfly effect with this cut. Of course, volumizers can help in this department, if your locks are on the limper side, and you have your heart set on this style. As far as face shapes go, any layered look will always add contour to more rounder face shapes. The butterfly is no different; it can soften features and counter fullness in the cheeks. How to style a butterfly haircut “This haircut shines best with a killer blowout, so don’t be afraid of brushes,” says Dotson. Wiley agrees and suggests using the words “bouncy” or “movement” as directives if you’re having your butterfly
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cut professionally blown out. Keep these descriptors in mind when you’re doing your own styling, too. “This will showcase the shorter layers and give your hair the look and appearance of short hair even when you have longer locks,” says Wiley. As with other haircuts, if you’re open to using products, you’ll likely get a little more mileage out of your style. “A good mousse adds bounce and shine while giving some style memory, like Alterna's My Hair My Canvas Shine On Defining Foam,” says Dotson. You might also consider treating your hair with a multi-purpose heat protectant before starting your styling session. “Lastly, to ensure the style lasts, leaving the round brush in the hair and allowing it to cool will ensure the memory of the style holds,” she says. If you’re better with curling irons or blow-drying brushes, you can work your layers with these tools, too. Just be sure to finish with a light hairspray for extra hold. Danielle Blundell is a New York City-based lifestyle writer and editor who has written on topics ranging from home to health for a variety of publications including Rachael Ray Every Day, Redbook, Family Circle, This Old House, Elle Decor, Esquire, Domino, and Apartment Therapy. She's a graduate of Columbia University's School of Journalism and has appeared as an on-air expert on Today, The Doctors, The Celebrity Page, and other
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local news programs. Website: https://danielleblundell.myportfolio.com/ So emblematic was the Queen’s outline that Andy Warhol immortalised her for a new generation in 1985 within his Reigning Queens screen print series, which the Queen later purchased for her Royal collection at Windsor Castle. Warhol, who famously said, “I want to be as famous as the Queen,” captured Queen Elizabeth in a two dimensional image inspired by the 1977 Peter Grugeon portrait of her, utilising the same colour blocking treatment he used for celebrity muses Marilyn Monroe and Elvis. “Elvis, Monroe, Queen Elizabeth - all had unforgettable silhouettes that purposefully remained unchanged. "It’s incredible really that she never tweaked so much as her parting in 70 years, despite fluctuating world events and decades of evolving fashion - portraying an image of consistency was a steadying, calming constant in people’s lives, and she knew it,” emphasises McKnight. Like Margaret Thatcher and Vogue’s Anna Wintour, Queen Elizabeth’s style had gravitas. Yet, unlike Thatcher, as Douglas recalls, “up close, it had a softness to it. She could look stern at times, but when she smiled she lit up the room, and her hairstyle was a reflection of that contrast between her position and her warm personal nature,” effuses Douglas.
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Ciara attended the Tom Ford spring/summer '23 show at New York Fashion Week, and her mullet haircut
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combined glamour and "teenage dirtbag" energy in the best way.
The singer sat front row at the show with her new hairstyle acting as the cherry on top of her retro, rock-star-chic three-piece suit. The cut had all of the best elements of a traditional mullet like the piecey bangs and a short-to-long silhouette but instead of it tapering off toward the back of the neck, Ciara's version kept its volume. She even added curls throughout the entirety of her head to up the glam factor.
Mullets are one of the many nostalgic beauty looks making a comeback, but with a few modern updates. Today's iterations of the haircut is "a more modified and more fashion-forward version of the mullet," celebrity hairstylist and cofounder of Nine Zero One salon Riawna Capri previously told POPSUGAR. In fact, she's gone ahead and labeled 2022's mullets as "chillets" aka chill mullets.
Ciara does look like one of the coolest people in that room, so the term "chillet" feels very appropriate. Take a closer look at the singer's hair below.
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Birkin bangs are expected to trend this fall.
The haircut is inspired by Jane Birkin's iconic hairstyle.
Learn how to style Birkin bangs from a hairstylist.
Bangs of all varieties curtain, blunt, micro, curly, surfer are
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having a moment right now. With the return of '70s-inspired shags and even Y2K side-bangs, you can customize your haircut and add even more personality to your look with the fringe of your choice. If you're still on the hunt for the perfect style of bangs for you, allow us to introduce you to "Birkin" bangs. "Birkin" bangs not to be confused with equally famous Birkin bags are named after Jane Birkin's iconic fringe. As a model and actress in the 1960s and '70s, Birkin's bangs became a key component of her signature look. Now, with the increased interest in retro haircuts, they're gaining a new wave of fans. What Are Birkin Bangs? Birkin bangs are characterized by their wispy, piecey look. Traditionally, they're a bit longer and hit in that space between your eyebrows and your eyelashes, without being so long that they'd be considered curtain bangs (which typically stretch to midcheek to chin-length). "They're not heavy bangs at all and are, in fact, sparse enough to expose the eyebrows despite being long enough to cover them," Devin Toth, hairstylist at SCK Salon, tells POPSUGAR. "The bang section of hair doesn't originate that far away from your hairline only an inch or so and then extends in sparse gaps to the lowest arc of the brows." The vibe of Birkin bangs is effortless and airy
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thanks to their wispy nature. They look just as great with your hair down as they do when you have it pulled up into an updo, like a ponytail or messy bun. A handful of celebrities have tried the look on for size, including Zendaya at the London Film Festival in 2021 and Megan Fox at the 2022 Billboard Music Awards. Birkin bangs look particularly good paired with long, straight, layered haircuts, but the style can work on all hair types. "Any hair type, texture, and style can be inspired by them and pull them off as long as the rest of the face-framing layers are well below the chin and don't connect to the bangs," says Toth. How to Style Birkin Bangs How you style bangs largely depends on your starting hair type. "Birkin bangs are paired with a center part and are usually styled with a subtle effortless bounce not a full-blown bump, but just picture soft and straight with a bend," says Toth. "They're almost clumpy and flow with the cowlicks of the hair." To style them, he recommends you rough dry your hair, then take a round brush to your ends and do a quick pass of a flat iron to your bangs. "Less is more." Ahead, see more inspiration shots of the Birkin bangs haircut trend to save for your fall hair appointment
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