In case you missed it, the butterfly bob is big in salons right now. Sign Up To The British Vogue Beauty NewsletterA shorter iteration of the traditional butterfly cut, the butterfly bob similarly echoes the wings of the creature its named after. In addition to being a favourite with A-listers and fashion insiders, this version of the style also introduces the length of the perennially popular bob cut. Does the butterfly bob work for everyone? For square-shaped faces, the layers frame and soften angles; on heart-shaped faces, it harmonises the features and complements a wider forehead.