10 Pros and Cons of Wolf Cut Long vs Butterfly Cut

Aline Albert

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The long wolf cut and butterfly cut are among the most discussed layered hairstyles, but making a choice between these cuts is about more than simply staying current with the latest hairstyles. These styles offer such different experiences once you have considered all the work that goes into styling, textures, maintenance, and long-term styling wear.

Being aware of all the benefits and drawbacks helps avoid becoming disillusioned with the cut after it is styled. From volume distribution to styling growth, comparisons offer what it is really like living with that particular cut, making it easier to decide which is best for you.

1. Pro: Wolf Cut Provides Strong Textured Looks | Con: Butterfly Cut Lacks Edginess

The long wolf haircut is distinctive for its dramatic texture and layers that create an impressive, trendy appearance. Its chopped, shag haircut layers provide it with some personality, making it perfect for those who like their hairdo experiments.

The butterfly cut emphasises smooth layers that move sensationally. Although this creates a smooth, elegant hairstyle, it might seem plain for those who are into trendy styles. This is the decisive point if one chooses the long wolf haircut over the butterfly cut.

Pro Wolf Cut Provides Strong Textured Looks Con Butterfly Cut Lacks Edginess
PC: Maira Salazar

2. Pro: Butterfly Cut Preserves Length | Con: Wolf Cut Removes More Hair

One of the most beneficial aspects of the butterfly cut is its preservation of length. It gives volume and layering around the face without drastically chopping off hair length, which is a must for those who like their hair long.

As its name suggests, the wolf cut actually chops off most of the weight and length, particularly around the crown and sides, to achieve its striking effect. Although it gives amazing volume, it can be rather scary for those who love their hair long.

Pro Butterfly Cut Preserves Length Con Wolf Cut Removes More Hair
PC: Latest Hairstyles

3. Pro: Wolf cut thrives on natural texture | Con: Fine hair may struggle

A wolf cut suits wavy, curly, or thick hair, in which texture adds to the undone look of the layers. It suits hair that is air-dried or loose-styled. For pin-straight or fine hair, the lack of volume might be a problem without styling aids.

A butterfly cut would be a better option for fine hair because the merging of the layers provides a full look without thinning the ends. A wolf cut may have uneven results on some hair textures.

Pro Wolf cut thrives on natural texture Con Fine hair may struggle
PC: LAURIE LOWE

4. Pro: Butterfly Cut Looks Polished Daily | Con: Requires Heat Styling

“The butterfly cut has a clean and fresh look that lasts all day. Its cutting creates smooth, radiant hair that shines with a blow-dried style. Still, the sophisticated style takes heat styling and additional hair care.

The wolf cut has a more disorganised style and can be enjoyed with less grooming or air-dried. Whether you enjoy hair grooming and smooth styles or love effortless hair regimens, the best cut for you depends on your preference.”

Pro Butterfly Cut Looks Polished Daily Con Requires Heat Styling
PC: manolya

5. Pro: Wolf Cut Adds Crown Volume | Con: Ends Can Look Thinner

One of the greatest strengths of the wolf cut lies in its ability to create a full crown. This enables the self-portrait to achieve a great deal of lift and fullness. Unfortunately, this leads to thinning ends, especially those with finer hair. The butterfly cut creates fullness in a far more balanced manner.

This enables the ends to be full without the use of excessive heights. The wolf cut succeeds where drama is concerned, but fails when fullness and endings are considered.

Pro Wolf Cut Adds Crown Volume Con Ends Can Look Thinner
PC: gutierrezclaa

6. Pro: Butterfly Cut Grows Out Gracefully | Con: Wolf Cut Needs Frequent Trims

This cut will grow out well because of its ombre effect, appearing to always have shape. This allows for r longer time between cuts at the salon. Contrary to that, the wolf cut will lose its symmetry as the short locks start to grow awkwardly.

Nonetheless, the wolf cut will change in texture; however, to prevent looking messy, maintenance cuts must be done. Whether low maintenance matters, the butterfly cut will work well. Whether one likes to get their cuts trimmed constantly, the wolf cut will still be fun.

Pro Butterfly Cut Grows Out Gracefully Con Wolf Cut Needs Frequent Trims
PC: Emma

7. Pro: Wolf Cut Feels Trend-Forward | Con: Can Date Quickly

The wolf cut is very trend-centric, taking inspiration from current street styles and vintage shags. It appears very bold, artistic, and on-point. But since it has a distinct style, it may quickly become outdated with the passage of fashion trends.

The butterfly cut has a softer, classic quality about it,, which will not be outdated soon. Since the wolf cut is very on-point in terms of fashion, it is more trend-centric. The butterfly cut is very classic and timeless, thus less risky.

Pro Wolf Cut Feels Trend Forward Con Can Date Quickly
PC: jocelynt003

8. Pro: Butterfly Cut Flatters Many Face Shapes | Con: Less Dramatic Framing

The butterfly cut’s rounded and blended face-framing styles will camouflage most face shapes to create an aesthetically appealing look. It adds to the cosmetic beauty of the face without making it look too prominent. The wolf’s sharp face-framing styles are highly dimensional and emphasise the cheeks and jaws. Though an attractive cut, it may look quite intimidating on most faces. The butterfly cut is quite universally flattering and subtle in nature when compared to the highly dimensional wolf cut.

Pro Butterfly Cut Flatters Many Face Shapes Con Less Dramatic Framing
PC: Inspiring Hairstyles

9. Pro: Fewer Tools Needed | Con: Requires Products for Styling

The wolf cut tends to be most flattering with minimal or no use of heat styling tools, which makes this cut very attractive if you prefer quick, simple styles. Nevertheless, this type of cut tends to require texturising products, waxes, or creams to define layers and give shape to the hair.

The butterfly cut tends to require more round brushes, blow dryers, but fewerr styling produc,t,s compared to a wolf cut. You can opt for a butterfly cut if you prefer using styling tools instead.

Pro Fewer Tools Needed Con Requires Products for Styling
PC: www.pinterest.com

10. Pro: Butterfly Cut Offers Versatility | Con: Wolf Cut Is More Niche

 The butterfly cut is very flexible and can be suitable for both casual and professional outings as well as formal events. It lends itself very well to styled hair, whether it’s straight, wavy, or loosely curled.

The wolf cut has a more personality-driven look, which might not be ideal for every situation or wardrobe. The butterfly cut lends itself easily to being flexible to any look or life situation.

Pro Butterfly Cut Offers Versatility Con Wolf Cut Is More Niche
PC: Aline’s Hairstyles

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