I HATE MY BUTTERFLY HAIRCUT... HERE'S HOW I FIXED IT

If you have a self-inflicted bad curly haircut from following all the viral DIY Butterfly Haircut tutorials online, I’m going to explain why as I fix my own DIY Butterfly Haircut job. In this video, I am sharing WHY ponytail cuts don’t work for people with curly hair and explaining that my personal hair goal is not length, but shape. This is how I, a licensed stylist, am correcting the cut to suit my hair goals. I hope you find it helpful. Please give this video a thumbs up and subscribe for more content!
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[@princessandthepolish]

Hey Mell! Could you make a video educating us on how our curls can change when we start to gray, and what adjustments we can make to our routine?

[@Nemi-pp2zs]

Good question! 🙂 I want to know too.

[@yogawitch3]

Absolutely!!!

[@cakerybyzoe]

Yes please

[@skyegypze3982]

Yes, please a video for curly grays… It changes so completely that I have no idea what to do with it.

[@deeeeeess]

I've cut my curls 3 times now, all because of Mel. Each time I get better at it. It does feel great to save money and is a fun little brag too. 😉 Thank you for your knowledge and work on these videos, Seesters! You are appreciated!

[@micheleanderson2710]

As I am NOT a licensed, professional hairstylist, I'll take this video to my hairstylist. Thank you!

[@misomyx]

This video is very confusing 😩😩 please do a longer more step by step version 🙏🙏 I'm having trouble understanding what sections you're cutting from.

[@yourauthenticitywitch]

Hi, Mell. You're a rock star. I find that no one is cutting hair with these rules or guides anymore. It's all one length, straight off - even the curly cuts. My hair isn't wildly curly like yours, but it is curly. I need a curly cut. I do not trust stylists anymore. I love this cut, but not ambitious enough yet. I've been using the pigtail cut you put out for about a 1.5 years now and I miss this shape you're putting in your hair. This is how hair cuts work. :'(

[@karyleon8335]

I just did this haircut to my daughter, she was a little worried about the lenght but at the end she is so happy with her new cut. Thank you so much!!!

[@jolineketch1744]

You are such a freaking riot! Thank you so much for your videos I've lived with my curly hair for 55 almost 56 years now and I hate having people cut my hair because they always screw it up so it's nice to be able to do my own now thanks to you!

[@kathleenparker2060]

I was the same way. One day my husband (who is a construction engineer) said "Let me cut your hair". 😮 He's been cutting it for 20 years now. He's a perfectionist, so he looks at it for days afterwards making minor snips here and there.

[@malloryp8341]

I did my own haircut after watching your Butterfly Cut video, and it’s the best haircut I’ve ever had! I ended up cutting more hair after the initial butterfly cut to add more layers but my hair has never been so voluminous

[@weirdandlazy1]

Can you show this cut on someone with longer hair?

[@bread9484]

I couldn’t be more grateful for this video. I had glorious hair just like this cut that I cut myself over time and I did it by accident. So after getting butchered at a salon while trying to get a trim a year and a half ago and letting it grow out I couldn’t figure out how I managed to get that shape again and am definitely not willing to try a salon again. My hair looks incredible now and I couldn’t be happier! Thank you!!

[@jacquelinemarie8242]

This was super helpful! Thank you! I snip, snip, snipped away tonight and it looks great! Couldn't do it without a trusted curly source

[@Eiffel-re4cv]

Omg MELL! When your cut was done and I could see the shape before you styled your curls…WOW, so gorgeous! 😍 I got so excited for you because this shape is 🔥 You’re so talented, helpful and entertaining. You have been educating and entertaining me so well the past few years. Thank you for sharing with all of us 💕

[@thetallent523]

So I watched and watched this video over and over!!! And it was not in vain because my curly cut turned out absolutely perfect!!! Thank you so much for this video. I've been wanting to trim up my shape a bit from my last curl cut. You truly are my hair guru ✨️ ❤ 😍 don't ever stop doing what you're doing!

[@Mishrenez]

How did you cut the top section? Did you hold the hair 90 degrees from the head? I’ve watched over and over and can’t work that bit out? Thx

[@GabrielaGonzalez-zt2vv]

Hi! I've watched this video over 10 times and I can't seem to figure out how she connected the top section to the bottom. How did you do it? If you don't mind sharing! 😁

[@jasminsmith9382]

Your hair brushed out is SO GORGEOUS ❤❤

[@dolyweb312]

Yes please, Mell!❤

[@carlasouza6555]

It so much more harmonious with your face, Mel! Love it!

[@co-createwithuniverse444]

So, a few days ago, I found your channel and have watched so many videos of yours so far. I started to embrace my curls in 2019, and i didn't know how to look after them at all. I have used so many different techniques that just didn't work. They always ended up frizzy by the end of the day, so obviously, i rewashed and styled each morning. Just following your routine and advice on the silk bonnet, my curls are still intact and not frizzy at all. I am amazed. For the first time in years, I'm rocking day 2 curly hair and have saved so much time. You are truly the curly hair guru. Thank you so much 💓

[@nicolemuletox2493]

Would it be offensive to show this to a hairstylist? I’m nervous about someone messing up my hair but I don’t want to offend

[@prettynsleepy1073]

I don’t think so. You have to advocate for your curls. If they are professional then they should be perfectly fine with showing the exact cut style you want.

[@ladysnowblood]

I have had my hair ruined by not wanting to offend. Show the vid and as many pics as possible.

[@talaaa2897]

Go for it, they need to understand what you want

[@sunflowerbaby1853]

They can't read your mind or maybe understand your description. Show the video and get the cut you want.

[@Sunshine_Hime]

Please don't make the same mistake as me(in the past) and tell the stylist what you want, it's your hair and money spent on the haircut. Also if the stylist gets angry or offended about your request, especially if you said it kindly, then you should consider going to someone else.

[@MO4GT9]

I’ve basically given up and wear my hair in a bun or braid 90% of the time. Three hair dressers have told me they are scared to cut my long hair shorter because they don’t know what it will do. I’m so frustrated. 😔 My hair has changed so much as it goes grey. I don’t know what to do with it. It has become fine and I now have a little bit of everything going on from loose waves, every other wave to almost kinky, some curls and a few cork screws just for fun. I have learned so much from your videos. Thank you for all you do to educate us.❤

[@kelseyarias5593]

Mel, I was waiting for you to fix your cut😭 loved the way it came out❤

[@I_Call_You_Moonchild]

This will be so helpful for the next time I am ready to refresh my hair.

[@MewsView]

I just want to thank you. I came across your channel a few weeks ago and have now gone 2 weeks fully embracing my curls. It's felt so intimidating with all the products and techniques out there, but you made it so approachable. And you've helped me address that perceptions of my curly hair as a kid definitely colored my view of it growing up. As a mom of a 1 year old, I don't know if I have a lot of time for all the styling I'd like to help speed the retraining process, but already my hair is doing better than it has in a long time. And hopefully as my daughter grows and (likely) has her own curly hair, I can teach her how to love and care for it too. Leaving the comment here so hopefully you see it.

[@anka8709]

Hey Mell, thank you sooo much for the tutorial! I just did the cut and I'm honestly about to cry. Never have I ever had such a good curl cut. Sending much love from germany!!❤

[@melissaverboom3542]

I love this length and haircut on you mel! 💕

[@Italianqueen1966]

Wish it was that easy. Great tutorial 💯. Thanks Mell

[@nialewis7473]

Thank you so much for your videos! I have had so many bad haircuts by hairdressers who didn't know how to cut curly hair or who didn't understand my hair is curly and not wavy, one even told me my hair was not curly it was straight and frizzy 🤷‍♀️🤦‍♀️ Since lockdown I started cutting my own hair and now I have proper curls thar sit properly. I have even experimented with curly bobs and longer curly styles. You deserve a medal for your services to curly girls 💖

[@AnnaL-ku9yw]

The end result is stunning!!

[@buddyholly4672]

You did a great job fixing your hair! I totally agree about the heaviness on the bottom. Ponytail cuts are the worst, they just go viral bc they look nice from the front.

[@cinneyd]

I love this hair cut! I recently left a comment on your Instagram story about the cutting not knowing you had a video! Hoping you can make a slower paced version of this in the future so I can it!

[@RogueTalent]

Ah! Thanks so much for this. I needed a trim but have had trouble finding someone who can do a round shape on my wavy hair. I'm also growing it out from being super short, so I didn't want someone to take much length off, either. I watched this a bunch of times and then followed the steps myself. It turned out great! Just gave the curls a lift and fixed the shape. Thanks for much for all your wonderful videos.

[@sexcshell28]

I loveeee your videos and your personality is the cherry on top 🤩 my hair feels so much healthier since I started following you... thx so much girll!!

[@keeleykobobel5507]

Just found you and cut my hair yesterday. Cam out great I feel fresh and light

[@kawanamcgough2497]

Your techniques have saved me! I can’t always get to a curly hair specialist so I have to DIY! Can’t wait to try this one. I had decent results with the ponytail cut but this is perfection!!!!

[@nivescorazza4019]

My hair stylist said she’s been fixing this on a lot of her clients who did the butterfly cut

[@ManesByMell]

Yeah :')

[@mollycundall5925]

OMG yes. YES! Mine grew out hideous from a butterfly cut. Uneven, flat, shapeless, BELL LIKE. EW. I need to shape up with these tips ASAP. Thanks Mel!

[@jojoparker9523]

I absolutely love your curly hair i wish mine was thicker and fuller looking like yours ❤

[@Raiven-reads]

So early. I rely on Mel so much for my hair cutting needs. Haven’t stepped into a salon since 2019 and her vids have helped keep my curls looking fabulous.

[@ManesByMell]

Raven!! I love that for you what an honor to be able to help you!! Thanks for sharing

[@mermaidrisingtarot]

Curls can be crazy! Great explanation to fix!!!

[@97enchancer]

just did this cut can’t wait to style and wear it out! i had long hair and i cut a good two three inches off my hair🥰

[@kyliemansur5878]

Mell, you are a genius

[@deanna5671]

Happy Texture Thursday!! So excited to see how this turned out!! Much love and happiness!! Xoxo 😘

[@sandracowan2612]

new to watching you and love the videos! Brushed my hair for curls for the first time in about 40 years today and survived and loved it.

[@hdeniro1106]

Omg it looks amazing 👏

[@jc7blessed]

Mell💜💜💜💜💜💜💜 and Amanda💕💕💕💕💕💕💕, its okay the blur was barely noticeable u both did fantastic

[@valroufus7884]

I live for the blooper reels at the end!

[@wandygonzalez8078]

I love it. Your hair looks amazing.

[@joannehutt7120]

Love love love the cut, your color and the results! Wish I had the nerve to cut my own hair but I dont so back to my aunt who cuts my hair with this video saved for her. I always mention you and what youve shared at my appts. 😀

[@christina6254]

Mell, you’re amazing & I’m sure we all wish you could cut our hair! My Q is: What are your best tips for keeping the crown area voluminous?

[@MedusaWithoutTheBaggage]

I'm so glad you mentioned this. I had the SAME THING happen and thought I did it wrong. Taking notes 📝

[@ManesByMell]

take the notes!! Layering by cutting the hair HIGH is like chopping a tree, gradually cutting the shape up from the bottom is like building a house 📝

[@harukosuiren]

Thank you for this! While my butterfly cut looked ok when it was blown out, it always looked kind of off when i wod wear my hair naturally and i was actually looking to change it up again for something close to this 😊

[@elisabethball2184]

Looks amazing!!

[@excel04]

Wasn't expecting Cotton Eye Joe lyrics, but loving it

[@mochar2027]

Just did this cut!! Thanks Mel 🥰🥰🥰

[@dianacooper-havlik4115]

I’ve learned so much! ✂️

[@MICHYNPITO]

I can't wait to see your scientify Mel video on the Olaplex lawsuit.

[@linziesantana4748]

Good thing you fixed it!

[@Daniela-2208]

I am going to have to watch this many times to follow along. I overthink everything and am worried I’ll somehow manage to mess up this easy tutorial lol. I did the butterfly haircut and have choppy layers now and only noticed when I straightened my hair. This video came just in time!

[@zoerosado7456]

Thank you for this, Mell. Really, really, really, thank you. ❤️ Happy Texture Thursday! Also 😂 so relatable, the random curls that just appear in weird places right after you checked like three times 🤣

[@juliaw.3063]

Talk about timing istg my mom and I were talking about my hairstyle jist 3 days ago (I'm trying to grow it out so I can fix the dang butterfly cut I did on myself) And now I see this video on my homepage and I love it ❤❤❤ I'll watch it a few times before doing the cut though'cause I don't want to ruin everything mainly after the disaster from last time lol

[@lilah8580]

Love you Mel! I have found your other hair cutting vídeos a lot easier to follow. I’ve watched this so many times but I’m still confused! Lol

[@sillymims4]

So I did it !! it’s how I wanted it to look like 🥰🥰 I’m glad I watched this 6 times to grasp what was being done. it came out gorgeous and more round like I like my microphone lol 😆 also having more mirrors for angles helped too.

[@zoeedmonson1396]

could you do a more step-by-step in depth video on this cut??

[@sara.m22]

You're so talented!

[@kenzaplenty]

ok thanks for this because my hair looks like that and has for a long time and it drives me craaaazy. And I refuse to go to a hairdresser because I'm cheap as hell so... self-inflicted lol. But thanks so much

[@sophiaaloeristok]

This video is soooooooo helpful!! Thanks you as always mell ❤❤

[@ManesByMell]

Glad it was helpful!❤❤

[@babygirl-fo1qk]

Loveeee it, need to try soon!

[@fayeberman9218]

I have watched your hair cutting vids, all of them, obsessively. I ought hair cutting shears, a rat tail comb for partings, framar clips, the whole 9. Yeah, I have an appointment tomorrow to get my hair cut.

[@desireeadrian5722]

Hi Mell! You always look so stunning! I loved watching this cut transition. This is all so relatable, though I don’t have nearly as much density as your lovely hair. I truly appreciate the end where you found some rando pieces that needed to be adjusted. 😂 I just did a trim and am going through refining a little each day, as they curls settle back in. Would you be able to elaborate/demonstrate how to approach preserving the ear section and front sections for those with lower density, please? I use the tutorials you did for Amanda’s face framing layers. My ear area and front sections around my face are so thin/fine and wispy. I too have that one curl that is in the front and center that is the bane of my existence… but she’s so delicate. 😅

[@LuminaEmber]

I NEED to at least trim my hair, and it's been frustrating. No curly stylists where I currently live, and it's been rough. I did last year get an undercut, and it failed miserably. I've been going through all of your videos to at least get to a better place! Thank youu!

[@styxfan3603]

Very informative, thank you, I watched this multiple times. I have given a lot of simple one length, blunt cut, haircuts to female friends. Whether a simple dusting, or 20”+, same process. Yesterday I gave a haircut to a friend who had not had her hair cut in over three years. 8” came off at her request to get her hair looking nice. The request from another friend that will not go to a salon, because they butchered her hair, has very thick curly hair and she wants to grow it out. Last time they cut it wet, simple straight cut, full thickness, and they styled it to hide the mess. But when she washed it at home, she had a pyramid effect. I did the sectioning, starting from the top, I knew that you need to cut manageable sections of hair, hacking ponytails off are a recipe for disaster. I trimmed and gave her a nice rounded shape, and told her that as the lower layers grow out, the upper layers will as well, to maintain the shape.

[@SharrellKline]

Polyester (material)/satin(texture) or silk (material)/satin (texture) might make it clearer.

[@teri2466]

Beautiful! It was looking a bit in need of some love and now, chef's 💋

[@perla5465]

Looks so nice!

[@taranelson3956]

Love your content, it’s insightful, creative, entertaining and so helpful. I am on month 5 of my curly hair journey, live in Ottawa, Ontario and THE FRIZZ FACTOR has been an issue for me on day 3 post wash. Nothing I do helps this unless I wash my hair (I usually use a co-wash in between wash days). After watching your educational videos, I realized that it’s likely the glycerin and frigid weather that are wreaking havoc on my locks. I’ve purchased a lot of products since my journey has begun to see what works best in my hair and I’ve read the ingredients & all my stylers contain glycerin & they are usually at the beginning of the list. The finishing products I’ve been using don’t, at least based on the glycerin synonyms that I know of (there are sooo many). Being a fellow Canadian who is geographically close and has to deal with this weather, which stylers & finishing products would you recommend that has little to no glycerin that are budget friendly?

[@Starryeyedcathy]

I'd love to see this on longer hair. Like you said I like the straighter bottom and weight but I want my waves and curls to stack better

[@iwilpraiseu]

This cut is amazing!! I am inspired!!

[@allisongrey483]

Definitelyyy trying this soon. The only full haircut I’ve ever given myself was four haphazard chunks chopped off at my chin (yes I was having a crisis 💀) so skills have NOT been honed… but I feel like you explained and demonstrated it thoroughly so I have hope that it’ll turn out!

[@caseyisabell2911]

Love it! Love you!! You are so funny!!!! ❤️ 🤣

[@dennissems]

Woohoo super happy. My hair is looking flat on the back. I lost my rounded layers so quickly

[@carolinewoffard982]

Gorgeous 🤩

[@bowe-dp8xc]

Your hair is so pretty

[@bologna698]

I need to cut my hair so badly and my grown out layers look basically like your before hair here, so great timing for me! While I'm working up the courage/finding great inspo photos for my stylist, I would *love* to see you do a video on the "mixie" or blunt bobs on curly hair! Especially since you mentioned them in your 2023 forecast video 😜 appreciate your content!

[@makenzietremelling3848]

I have a blunt bob and I love it!! I've been rocking it for years!! My stylist adds layers to it and it makes it PERFECT for my curls

[@jlws2509]

Same!

[@sonyapadilla-silva3595]

Thank you Mel.. your the best! So cute and FUNNY 😊

[@tinat232]

Love the cut!

[@thariaxandre8484]

Thank you so much. Really helped me save almost 200 USD. The only curly hair hairdresser in my area requires you to give your card details in order to make an appointment.

[@lynzicollins8131]

Happy texture Thursday!! Hope you’re having a great day ❤️❤️❤️

[@mariebarker4499]

John 3:16, Revelation 20:15, 1 Corrinthians 15 1-4

[@cleocatra9324]

Love you Mel and you look cuuuute as ever.

[@viv_uriarte]

Sooo. Much. Better!

[@Egag77]

Ahhhh just in time!!!! The left side of my head curls more than my right side so NOW the left side of my layers look about 1-2” shorter when dry 😂. Also the unicorn cut I did way back when has left the ends of my hair scraggly and thin so I did have to cut quite a bit of the mullet length off. The only good part about all of this is since I have been transitioning for over a year and a half almost all of my previous damage is GONE. I’m bookmarking this tutorial for when it grows out a bit more… or maybe I should just go to a curl cut professional for once 😂❤️

[@yurim6833]

Glad for this video! Did you on of your cuts. I have the same flat problem. Thank u thanks will do bc I’m not scared 😂❤

[@bowe-dp8xc]

this is so helpful

[@mariem5555]

Trying it tomorrow! Wish me luck.

[@kivzzzz]

Update us on how it went

[@mlala1814]

Good luck!! 💪🏻

[@jazminolmedo9610]

I would love to see a video with tips on styling curly hair without brush styling!

[@ManesByMell]

Check out last weeks video where i style without a brush: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hHeVqGCMZduBga8

[@saranicholas1054]

Looks amazing 😍. I have really fine, thin hair so any tips to make it look fuller are good for me. Im gonna try it next time i cut 😬😅

[@Lilpeonyprincess]

Me being super happy cause my hair looks like the end result you have. 😀 it is about the same length too. I need tips on how to cure headaches. I love my hair long. I forgot how painful it is to let it grow out. Even with it thinned. I have done 2 buns, 1 bun, low buns etc. Braids hurt too 😫

[@19671967ang]

I just bought the verb curl forming gel and I used to discount code can’t wait to try it

[@ManesByMell]

YAY thank you so much for the support Angela I hope you love it as much as I do

[@samanthadespres9061]

I love seeing your videos ❤️might try this or the curly bob haircut next time! Question, if my hair is still knotting in little tiny knots towards the end of my hair after a haircut, does that mean I didn’t cut off enough of my ends??

[@dobbywocky]

Rebecca Allen 0 seconds ago Mell, do you think one day you could do a comparison of specialty curly cuts? I know there are quite a few, but especially Ouidad and Deva since they are the most accessible ones? I know they have pros and cons depending on texture and lifestyle and would like your professional thoughts on them. Thanks for sharing so much with us out of the goodness of your heart! ☺️

[@avie3937]

Thank you so much!!