Butterfly Bob Haircut: A Playful Twist on the Classic Bob

Introduction To Butterfly Bob Haircut

The Butterfly Bob Haircut is another striking short hair haircut for women, with gracefully designed hair at the perimeters that hug the face. Called Flying V, this piece-cut is done in layers that fly open at the underside like the wings of a butterfly; this is a beauty that is both tomboy and girly. Read on to find out everything we have in store for you about rocking this now-famous butterfly bob haircut.

Butterfly Bob Haircut – A Brief History

Shorter bobs which included the butterfly bob became fashionable after 1920 during the period known as the flapper bob. The so-called flappers cut their hair short as a strike against the contemporary Victorian long hair that symbolizes purity and womanly virtue.

Moving on to the silver screen, many Hollywood stars like Louise Brooks and Clara Bow knew how to popularize this new boost style called the butterfly bob. The bob-cut hair length was ideal for the flapper fashion and the free style of life.  

As to the origin of the butterfly bob, some sources say that it emerged from the bob haircut that had been drastically reduced and given a tapered undershave nape. This is probably why the layered ends have a fluttery appearance; it reminded people of butterflies. 

Defying the trend for some time, butterfly bobs regained popularity in the 90s and 2000s, having become popular among stars. The trend which really reached its peak due to celebrities such as Victoria Beckham, Katie Holmes, and Halle Berry is still a Hollywood looks appealing and appealing theme for women.

What Did Butterfly Bob Haircut Look Like?

The quintessential Butterfly Bob Haircut has some distinctive characteristics:

• Length: It lies in the vicinity of the chin and goes all the way down to the shoulder line. To have the most dramatic butterfly-causing waves, one ought to keep the choppy ends around the collar bones.
• Layers: Defining aspect! The hair is razored in different short layers and has slightly blended-out ends. When well down, these layers open out resembling the wings of a butterfly as the skillful cutting implies. 
• Undercut: The Nape might be tapered shorter than the top and sides, especially if the owner intends to show his or her neck. However, a less extreme undercut also sounds good.
• Side Part: The side part is preferable to the middle part if the intention is to have volume and show off the texture.
• Bangs: Side-swept bangs complement the length of the butterfly bob, as they are as choppy as the layers at the end. Full thick bangs can also work, and I saw that a couple of times on stage at different events.  

Some styles that can be applied to the Butterfly Bob Haircut

Achieve polished perfection with these expert styling techniques: 

• Apply a volumizing mousse containing low damp hair concentration, particularly on the scalp, before blow-drying. This adds the lift and keeps the form.
• Have loads of texture by tussing some matte styling cream at the end after you are done heat drying. Finish with hairspray.  
• Return heads to the original orientation, as forecast by the hair’s natural texture. Let it air dry and scrunch some sea salt spray for piecey definition. 
• Do not overbrush! Do not comb it when dry as this will flatten the feathered layers, and also only comb it when wet. 
• Elevate things by using the texturizing wax swept through the tips with fingers for a punky rumpled appearance. Gives a movable, blotted end. Wavify with having massive portions of your hair rotated on some curling wand. Make a bend, not the curls. Last of all, when it cools, apply a light-hold hairspray.

Butterfly Bob Haircuts Advantages and Disadvantages

Butterfly bobs have many advantages:

Pros

• Zero-maintenance hairstyle and very easy to manage
• Lit and loose feeling around the face 
• A lot of movement with fluidity trailing s  
• bringing this ‘tween-girl’ vibe but also a somewhat harsh and aggressive look at the same time
• Can dress it up or dress it down  

Possible Cons 

•  Needs time because it cannot be very short
•  Requires frequent grooming to keep good form  
•  Not recommended for fine hair types  
•  Has less volume than other long bobs.
•  Suitable for all face shapes  

Check Out: Long Butterfly Haircuts:  A Gorgeous Style to Elevate Your Look

 Most Accomplished Face Shapes for Butterfly Bobs

The most complimentary face shape pairings include:

• Oval face: Universal flattery! It perfects the shape of the oval also in bob styling.
• Heart-shaped face: It also blurs the edges of the sharp jawline and accentuates gorgeous cheekbones. 
• Round face: It has a slimming effect with the cellulite removing jawline frame.
• Square face: Blurs the edges with a little motion effect on the framing texture of the face.

Face shapes to potentially avoid:

• Long face: This will only add more length to the face, just like with all other short hairdos.
• Diamond face: It can overemphasize some angles of the bone structure surrounding the eyes and cheekbones.  

Butterfly Bob Haircut Maintenance Tips

Caring for your new ‘do:

• Cut it every 4–6 weeks to have a new shape and cropped shorter hair again. The short layers grow out very quickly otherwise. 
• Do not use a sulfate-based shampoo: Instead, opt for shampoos and conditioners with Tuttle; they enhance color stay and moisture.
• Buy a hair mask that will allow you to provide a more deep conditioning moisture boost for your hair.
• Avoid frequent hairstyling using heating tools to promote hair strands of fine hair. 
• Limit brushing while your hair is wet, especially right upon waking because the knots created instantly wake up your hair, and snipping the sectioned-off ends will do more harm than good.  
• Wide tooth comb Take a palmful of leave-in conditioner to gently comb through if necessary the mesh of layers.  

 Conclusion

WHEN done specially to accent your facial structures and compliment your lifestyle, the elegant and rebellious butterfly bob cuts can be stunning. The combination of sharp lines at the ends of the hair and delicate surroundings is achieved in this irresistibly feminine and gracefully razor-sharp chin-length bob. This crop cool look enhances the personality of women and rocks this iconic shot crop, making a serious style statement for all aged women.

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