2. Shoulder-Skimming Midi Butterfly Cut
Execution Process
The shoulder-skimming midi butterfly cut adapts the multi-tiered concept for medium-length hair resting along the clavicle. This design utilizes shorter, softer layer intervals to prevent the disconnected top canopy from looking too extreme against a shorter baseline. The face-framing layers begin near the cheekbones, arching outward to frame the eyes and jawline with soft, feathered wings. By removing weight from the sides of the head, this midi cut visually elongates the neck and sharpens the jaw profile, making it a great option for women seeking a balanced, modern look that remains easy to manage during busy workdays.
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| MIDI BUTTERFLY GEOMETRIC MAP |
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| Upper Fringe: Cheekbone-level outward sweep |
| Mid Transition: 45-degree angled slide graduation |
| Base Line: Clavicle resting perimeter edge |
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Implementation begins by isolating the front hairline into a shallow triangle and establishing the shortest framing guide at the cheekbone using soft slide-cutting. Section the remaining hair into four quadrants, elevating the top panels upward and forward to connect with the front guide using precision point-cutting. Cut the perimeter base straight across the collarbone with zero elevation to ensure maximum edge thickness. For daily styling, apply a thermal protectant spray and rough-dry to eighty percent. Use a medium ceramic round brush to pull the side layers up and away from the face, curving the ends backward to create signature outward-flaring wings.