How To: The Viral Butterfly Haircut For Shoulder-Length Clients
![How To: The Viral Butterfly Haircut For Shoulder-Length Clients](http://arcscissors.com/cdn/shop/articles/justin-finished-look-9_1024x1024.jpg?v=1685981886)
Learn The Trending Butterfly Haircut With These Easy Steps:
The butterfly haircut is the ultra-sexy, volumized, layered look that has been viral for over a year with NO signs of stopping. But, what if your lob client with a shorter length wants this haircut? Learn how to adjust this viral cut for shoulder-length clients with tips from the artist who made it viral, ARC™ Scissors Artistic Team Member Justin Toves-Vincilione (@ahappyjustin)!
Step 1: Apply a cutting aid and create triangle section at the fringe.
![A mannequin with the fringe sectioned-off in a triangle.](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0016/2313/0214/files/justin-shoulder-length-butterfly-1.jpg?v=1685981335)
Step 2: Create three vertical subsections, starting with the center section to use as your guide. To ensure precise, clean lines Justin uses his go-to, ARC™ Scissors Master Series PARAGON II. P.S.: Keep reading to learn why the PARAGON II is Justin's go-to for his butterfly cuts!
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Step 3: Pro Tip: Rehydrate the hair as necessary to ensure the haircut stays consistent.
![A mannequin with a freshly-cut curtain bang for the butterfly haircut tutorial.](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0016/2313/0214/files/justin-shoulder-length-butterfly-3_480x480.jpg?v=1685981588)
Step 4: Start taking vertical sections on the left side, overdirect them forward and cut using the fringe as your guide.
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Step 5: Repeat this layering technique on the opposite side.
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Step 6: Isolate the nape area and continue layering on the occipital and crown areas.
Step 7: Pro Tip: Use the layers you just cut as a length guide for your nape section to create the shoulder-length style.
![](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0016/2313/0214/files/justin-shoulder-length-butterfly-7.jpg?v=1685982113)
Step 8: Overdirect everything forward at a 45 degree angle and cut to create more layers and a round silhouette.
Step 9: Finish by applying a mousse, blow-dry primer and round brush to bring the style to life.
Why the ARC™ Scissors PARAGON II?
- Designed for smooth, razor-sharp cutting performance on dry and wet hair
- Always 100% handmade in Japan with Master level Super Gold steel
- Expertly honed by Japanese scissor craftsmen using an advanced tempering process to increase performance and edge life
- Ergonomic, balanced handle for extreme comfort
- No snagging or pulling with flush-mounted tension adjuster
- Optimized for precision line work and slide, slice and point cutting techniques