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Styling with a straightener
Work on fully dry, detangled hair and use heat protection. Divide the hair into small sections, gently curve the front pieces away from the face, then add a soft bend to the longer ends. Use the lowest effective temperature and avoid repeated passes over the same section. Let the hair cool before separating it with your fingers. Read our guide to heat-damaged hair for more on caring for heat-styled hair.
Styling with velcro rollers
Choose rollers large enough for the length of the section. Roll the front pieces away from the face and release them gently, without pulling. If you set the hair after blow-drying, let it cool fully before removing the rollers. For an air-dried set, start with slightly damp hair and wait until it is completely dry; drying time varies with hair density and the size of the sections.
Styling without heat
Soft rollers or a heatless curling rod can add a bend without a hot tool, while braids create a different wave pattern. Keep the sections loose enough to avoid pulling at the roots. Short face-framing layers may slip off a large rod, so set them separately. Read our heatless curls guide to compare methods and find one that suits your length.
How to maintain a butterfly haircut
Keep the shortest layers and longer outline working together. Tell your stylist whether you usually air-dry or blow-dry the hair, and discuss how much separation you want as the cut grows. For a shorter layered option, compare our shoulder-length layers guide.
When to trim the layers
Book a trim when the front pieces no longer frame the face as intended or the ends become difficult to style. The interval depends on the starting length, growth and how defined you want the layers. You do not need to follow one fixed schedule for every butterfly cut.
Detangling and daily care
Start detangling at the ends and work upwards, supporting each section to avoid pulling. Choose a brush or comb suited to your texture. Curly hair may be better detangled during conditioning rather than brushed dry, depending on your routine.
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Washing and conditioning
Wash according to your scalp's needs and apply conditioner mainly where the lengths need it. If the roots fall flat easily, use small amounts of styling product rather than layering several heavy formulas. Read our volume shampoo guide for fine-hair routines and our deep-conditioning guide for conditioning the lengths.
Refreshing between washes
Lightly dampen flattened front pieces and reshape them with your fingers or your preferred tool. Let them dry or cool before loosening. Use a small amount of styling product if needed; extra oil or heavy cream near the roots can reduce lift.
Is a butterfly haircut easy to maintain?
The haircut can suit different routines, but the rounded salon finish often takes styling. Decide whether you like the shape in your natural texture as well as in a blowout. For alternatives that need less daily shaping, see our low-maintenance haircuts guide.
