You’re probably looking up butterfly haircuts because you want a style that gives volume, shape, and still keeps some length, right? The butterfly cut is perfect if you love movement at the crown and that lightweight feel without sacrificing your inches. But here’s the thing most people miss—this cut isn’t just about face-framing layers. The real magic comes from precision “internal layering,” which helps collapse unwanted bulk from thick hair or fake fullness in fine hair.
Pro tip: Ask your stylist to dry-cut the top layer if you wear your hair curly—it’ll keep your curls from springing up shorter than expected. And if your hair’s super dense, hidden layers can remove weight without messing with your silhouette.
Ready to find the butterfly variation that actually works for your hair type and face shape? Let’s get into all the ideas worth screenshotting for your next salon visit.
#1 Soft Chestnut Butterfly Flow
Mid-length and softly feathered, this chestnut butterfly cut blends airy curtain bangs with graduated face-framing layers. The internal layering adds fullness around the crown while the ends flick out gently, giving great movement to fine or medium-density hair. It’s a low-commitment way to add volume without cutting too short. Works well for oval and heart-shaped faces.
#2 Bronzed Feather Flick Cut
If you love big hair with a polished edge, this bronzed butterfly cut delivers. The flicked-out layers at the bottom give a distinct “feathered” look that adds movement and lift, especially flattering for round and oval faces. The color enhances the texture with subtle highlights. Great for medium-thick hair that holds shape well—but may need a round brush and blow dryer for upkeep.
#3 Tousled Feathered Pixie with Side Bangs
Feathered layers and soft side bangs help elongate a round face beautifully in this tousled pixie. The shape adds volume at the crown while skimming the cheeks just right to avoid adding width. It works well on fine to medium hair with low to moderate density. The light, airy movement is flattering on women in their 20s to 40s. One thing that stands out is the flipped-out ends, which give extra edge without going full spiky.
#4 Layered Mahogany Pixie with Long Textured Bangs
This layered mahogany pixie offers softness with enough structure to flatter a round face. The long, eyelash-grazing bangs draw the eye down vertically, helping elongate facial proportions. Great for medium-density hair with light natural wave. The mahogany hue adds richness and dimension, especially in indoor lighting. What’s unique here is how the bangs are slightly curved under—giving a more romantic, 70s feel while still working for modern styling. It’s approachable and youthful for women in their 20s to early 40s.
#5 Textured Platinum Blonde Pixie with Dark Roots
The icy platinum tone paired with textured layers creates contrast that helps offset roundness in the cheeks. The tousled crown adds height, and the wispy sides break up fullness, making it ideal for fuller face shapes. Perfect for thick hair and naturally wavy or coarse textures. The dark roots make this edgy yet wearable and a bit lower-maintenance between color sessions. Bonus: that slightly spiky top adds movement without hard lines—great for women 35+ looking for bold without being too loud.
#6 Choppy Ash Brown Pixie with Volume at Crown
All about texture and lift, this choppy ash brown pixie adds flattering volume up top to visually slim a rounder face. The piecey layers give it a youthful, dynamic feel, especially for women in their 40s and up. Ideal for medium to thick hair with a bit of natural wave. The crown volume helps elongate the silhouette, while the irregular perimeter softens the overall look. What’s special here is the mix of curl and direction at the fringe—it’s not uniform, which gives more personality.
#7 Rounded Pixie with Blunt Baby Bangs
Sleek and bold, this rounded pixie hugs the head shape while the blunt baby bangs bring sharp contrast to a round face. Great for thick, straight hair, this cut keeps things low-maintenance and modern. The silhouette is more curved than layered, which can slightly emphasize cheek width—so it suits someone confident in their facial fullness. It’s a solid choice for women in their 30s or above wanting a strong, structured look with minimal styling effort.
#8 Milk Tea Butterfly Layers with Glasses
Bouncy and defined, this butterfly haircut brings thick, wavy hair to life with full layers and a milk tea brown hue. The curtain bangs are soft and rounded, and the layering gives extra shape to natural volume. Curls are set for fullness, so expect some styling time if your texture is naturally straight. The style works well with glasses—nothing competes with the frame.
#9 Toffee Brown Light Butterfly Lift
Light and softly contoured, this toffee-toned butterfly cut has airy layers that lift gently off the ends without too much flip. The overall shape is more relaxed, with volume tucked around the crown rather than the ends. It’s great for someone wanting the butterfly effect without going full glam. A light blowout enhances the shape. Best for medium to fine hair with soft texture.
#10 Muted Copper Winged Cut
Bold yet wearable, this muted copper butterfly cut features strong winged layers that sweep out and away from the face, bringing instant structure to thick, voluminous hair. The long curtain bangs transition cleanly into the top layers. This look shines when styled with volume, but it may require heat tools to keep the flicked shape defined. Perfect for fuller face shapes needing lift.
#11 Honey Brunette Halo Layers
Warm and soft, this honey brunette butterfly cut uses light halo layers to frame the face without overdoing volume. The layering begins around the collarbone and flows into curled ends for subtle lift. Great for fine to medium-density hair that needs movement but not a lot of weight removal. The blend is natural and suits round or square face shapes especially well.
#12 Soft Black Butterfly Shell Layers
Textured and tousled, this soft black butterfly cut has a shell-like shape created by airy layering and volume concentrated around the crown. The loose curtain bangs add softness without covering the face. Works best on thick, wavy or slightly coarse hair textures that can hold body. Just be aware it may need dry shampoo or wave-enhancing spray to keep it from looking flat on day two.
#13 Dark Auburn Bounce Cut
Bouncy and structured, this shoulder-length butterfly cut pops with dark auburn dimension. The layers are curled under for fullness, and the softly cut fringe adds charm without heaviness. Perfect for thicker hair types, especially if you’re looking for a shorter butterfly shape that still frames the face. It’s a good style for anyone wanting volume without sacrificing polish.
#14 Maple Melt Butterfly Shape
Lush and dimensional, this butterfly cut features a rich maple melt color that enhances the layers’ movement. The volume begins just under the cheekbone, giving this shape lots of life without overwhelming the face. Great for thick hair needing internal de-bulking, and the color highlights the depth in the layering. Blow drying with a round brush helps the shape fully open up.
#15 Sable Brown Swing Layers
Smooth and classic, this sable brown butterfly haircut keeps things minimal with gentle, inward-curving layers and a subtle face frame. The layers start around the jawline, giving a flattering lift without over-texturizing. Ideal for medium-density hair, especially if you want movement but still prefer a low-maintenance styling routine. Works beautifully on longer oval or heart-shaped faces.
#16 Cool Beige Tapered Butterfly Cut
Dimensional and sleek, this cool beige butterfly cut uses long, tapered layers to reduce bulk and add shape through thick, heavy hair. The curtain bangs blend seamlessly into the flowy ends, giving that lifted “wing” effect. The cut removes weight beautifully while keeping movement. It does best on long, dense hair textures that can support the layering without frizz.
#17 Smoky Brown Butterfly Fringe Frame
Feathered and feminine, this smoky brown butterfly cut features light layering and full wispy bangs that softly frame the face. It’s great for finer to medium-density hair that needs subtle volume without looking over-styled. The fringe adds a youthful touch, but it can separate easily, so a light styling product helps hold shape. Best for oval or longer face shapes.
#18 Chestnut Cream Flick Cut
Airy and playful, this shorter butterfly haircut hits just below the shoulders and leans heavily into volume. The layers are styled outward for a dynamic flick, adding texture around the cheeks and collarbone—perfect for elongating rounder face shapes. The chestnut cream color adds a creamy depth, but the look may require more styling to maintain its shape between salon visits.
#19 Walnut Dip Butterfly Sweep
High-volume and dramatic, this butterfly cut has sweeping layers that build movement all the way from the crown down. The walnut brown tone and dip-dyed effect add warmth and contrast, especially in curled styles like this. It’s ideal for those with longer, thick hair and works best when heat styled. Without styling, it may fall a little flat, so daily effort may be needed.
#20 Midnight Brown Bounce Layers
Sophisticated and structured, this mid-length butterfly cut in a rich midnight brown has strategically placed layers to create bounce and lift without over-texturizing. The flipped-out ends are styled outward for a signature butterfly wing effect. This is great for medium hair with moderate density and offers a balance between manageability and movement.
#21 Glossy Mocha Soft-Wing Layers
Shiny and effortless, this long butterfly cut in a mocha brown tone features beautifully blended long layers and curtain bangs. The length allows the “wings” to flow naturally, offering shape without needing excessive styling. It’s a great option for those with long, fine to medium hair who want definition without losing fullness. Just note it needs layering upkeep to keep its shape.
#22 Cocoa Lifted Butterfly Ends
Rich and voluminous, this butterfly cut in deep cocoa tones is layered heavily from the mid-lengths down, creating a lifted, rounded shape with flipped-out ends. Ideal for dense hair, it takes weight out while still preserving a bouncy silhouette. The styling here brings out the cut’s dimension, but without styling, it may sit heavier—best for those comfortable with a blowout routine.
#23 Ash Brown Flutter Frames
Subtle and clean, this ash brown butterfly cut works best on medium-density straight hair. It has a precise lift through the crown and soft, fluttery layers that sweep away from the face. The center-parted curtain bangs melt seamlessly into the layering. The cool brown tone balances out the fullness, making this great for those who want volume without too much texture.
#24 Golden Caramel Winged Layers
Bright and dimensional, this golden caramel butterfly cut features long, flowing layers that wing out from the midshaft. Perfect for medium to thick hair, the layering adds structure and bounce without sacrificing length. The curtain bangs help soften wider foreheads. The color also plays up the shape beautifully with depth and shine, especially in natural light.
#25 Crownveil Hairstyle
Elegant and flowing, the Crownveil look brings attention to the crown with strategic volume while letting the lower layers cascade gently. The rich brown color enhances depth through the midshaft, while the ends are feathered just enough to suggest movement. It’s especially flattering on longer face shapes and medium to thick hair, though styling may be needed to keep the lift at the root.
#26 Frayloft Haircut
Polished yet full of movement, the Frayloft butterfly cut showcases warm auburn tones and seamlessly stacked layers that start at the jawline and sweep out in curved, feathered flicks. The deep side part adds asymmetry that helps balance longer or more angular face shapes. Perfect for medium to thick hair, the layers remove bulk while keeping volume in all the right places. The cut flows best with a round brush blowout but maintains shape well even as it grows out.
#27: Cute Rose Gold Pixie Cut with Heavily Layering
You should add a striking contrast to your soft, circular face shape with a bold, short pixie cut. Short haircuts like this are fun and easy to jazz up. You can wear this look slicked back to highlight your facial features or swooped onto your face for a short cut that will still hide your forehead.
#28: Messy Short Curly Hair with Curly Bangs
A sassy curly pixie cut can work with your face shape by keeping the volume on top of your head, where your hair can sometimes lay flatter than you’d like. The shorter layers on the crown create more height and texture, which can elongate your face shape.
#29 The Cutest Cropped Pixie
This modern textured pixie cut with side-swept bangs is perfect for round face shapes. The layers and choppy texture add volume and dimension, making the face appear longer and more balanced. The side-swept bangs draw attention to the eyes and cheekbones, enhancing these features beautifully. Best suited for fine to medium hair density, this style is easy to manage with a bit of texturizing cream. However, it does require regular trims to maintain its flattering shape and sharpness.
#30 Voluminous Pixie with Tapered Elegance
Embrace the boldness with this voluminous pixie cut, perfect for thick hair and highlighting defined cheekbones. The tapered sides offer a sleek look, ideal for round to oval faces. In your 30s and want something that screams chic? This cut is your go-to. It requires minimal morning styling – just a bit of pomade to tousle the top and you’re ready. Remember, the volume on top elongates the face, and while it’s a low-maintenance style, keep your appointments to tidy the sides regularly.
#31: Cute Bixie with Messy Curls
If you like to wear your hair short, try a bixie. A cross between a pixie and a bob creates a fuller shape in the crown. Ask about a style that will complement your hair texture and face shape. For round face shapes, a bixie with a fuller crown and fringe area created height to elongate the face. This also created a beautiful effect.
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