Hairstylist Sunnie Brook, coined the cut 15 years ago when she had an influx of clients wanting to switch up their hairstyle without chopping off all their length. “The name 'Butterfly' embodies ...

which look like a butterfly’s fluttering wings – hence its name,” he says. “It’s a cut that suits most hair types, but especially wavy hair, and I’d advise asking your regular stylist ...

In technical terms, Brook explains, “ The butterfly haircut is two haircuts in one that gives you the option to play with short hair without having to commit to cutting all your hair off.

We turned to the hair experts to tell us everything they know. A new bob on the horizon finds the ever-evolving cut transform into its best shape yet: the butterfly bob. Sported by the likes of ...