With TikTok and IG full of animated layering styles, there's no doubt you've seen and admired the butterfly haircut. Here's everything you need to know about this trendy new layered cut.

The butterfly cut is sometimes confused with 90s hairstyles and modern cuts like the wolf cut, so let's clarify something. What is a butterfly haircut? It's a layered cut parted down the middle or side, with the top layers contouring the face and the bottom layers reaching below the shoulders.

Because a picture is worth a thousand words, scroll down to see the cut in all its beauty and variety of versions to view.

Butterfly haircut with bangs scaled background. Some girls prefer some defined layers on the bottom, but you can also take a different approach and get even more layers with a softer touch.

A butterfly cut with bangs is chic, elegant and flattering. Butterfly haircuts add volume and dimension to your hair making it beautiful and natural. It's an iconic style that will trend everywhere! Read on to see 12 amazing versions of the butterfly haircut with bangs.