Hannah Waddingham's Butterfly Bob

Why I Love the Butterfly Bob

‍

I recently spoke to Good Housekeeping about one of my favourite haircut trends right now, the butterfly bob. If you're looking for a style that feels modern, flattering and full of movement, this could be the perfect choice.

The butterfly bob combines the fullness and shape of a classic bob with the airiness of longer, face-framing layers through the crown and around the front. The result is a cut that feels lifted and bouncy rather than heavy, with plenty of natural texture and swing.

What to Ask Your Hairdresser For

If you're considering a butterfly bob, here's what I'd ask for:

• A bob with soft, choppy layers rather than a blunt finish
• Light layering through the crown to create lift
• Face-framing pieces that give movement around the front
• Texture that enhances your natural wave or curl rather than removing too much weight

The beauty of this cut is that it can be completely personalised to suit your face shape, hair texture and lifestyle.

How I Style a Butterfly Bob

One of the best things about this haircut is that it doesn't need hours of styling.

• If you have waves or curls, apply a lightweight curl cream or mousse and either air dry or diffuse gently.
• If your hair is straighter, use a round brush while blow drying to create lift through the crown.
• Add a few loose bends with a styling wand for softness.
• Finish with a light texturising spray to keep the hair airy, bouncy and effortless rather than perfectly polished.

For me, the butterfly bob is everything I want in a haircut. It's modern, versatile, easy to style and grows out beautifully. If you're thinking about a bob but want something softer and full of movement, this is definitely one to consider.

‍