Curly Butterfly

The butterfly shape adapted for curls: shorter framing spirals around the face over a long, weighty base.

BeforeCurly Butterfly

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This render comes from the same edit instruction HairGlam uses for this look, applied to a studio portrait. In the app the style lands on your own photo instead.

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Because curl shrinks, the framing has to be cut long and cut dry so it lands where you want once it springs up. Those front spirals sit forward of the ear and pull away from the cheek, while the back keeps its length and its weight. Curl cream and a diffuser handle most of it, though the framing usually needs a finger coil or a small rod to sit right. It loosens over time rather than losing shape.

Suitsoblong, oval, heart face shapes. Curl volume sits out at the sides and the framing spirals fall past the jaw, adding width to a long face and weight beside a narrow chin.
Hair typecurly, wavy, thick, medium density. A defined S or spiral pattern is needed for the framing to hold its own shape, and loose waves may need a rod to match the front to the back.
UpkeepDry cut every three to four months, wash days built around leave-in and a diffuser, and a curl refresher spray between washes.
Ask forAsk for a curly butterfly cut shaped dry, with the framing curls set forward of the ear and the back left long and heavy.

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Questions about Curly Butterfly

Who does the Curly Butterfly suit?

It works best on oblong, oval, heart face shapes. Curl volume sits out at the sides and the framing spirals fall past the jaw, adding width to a long face and weight beside a narrow chin.

Does the Curly Butterfly work on my hair type?

Best on curly, wavy, thick, medium density hair. A defined S or spiral pattern is needed for the framing to hold its own shape, and loose waves may need a rod to match the front to the back.

How much upkeep does a Curly Butterfly need?

Dry cut every three to four months, wash days built around leave-in and a diffuser, and a curl refresher spray between washes.

What do I ask my stylist for?

Ask for a curly butterfly cut shaped dry, with the framing curls set forward of the ear and the back left long and heavy.

Can I try the Curly Butterfly on my own photo first?

Yes. HairGlam puts the Curly Butterfly on a photo of your own face in a few seconds, so you can judge it against your face shape and hairline before you book. It is free to download on iPhone and iPad with 12 free looks: 4 haircuts, 4 hair colors and 4 makeup looks, and some looks can also be tried free in your browser at hairglam.app/try.