Worried about mature, thinning hair and sagging jowls? Try the ‘facelift’ butterfly bob haircut

With a new season approaching (we trust!), there’s a definite impulse to chop and change our hair in readiness. One trending style that’s got us all aflutter? The butterfly bob haircut

As the name suggests, the butterfly haircut is a light and floaty bob with movement and lift. It's the shape of a classic bob plus the airiness of soft layers which can be flicked up for bounce, movement, texture and swing.’

‘The soft layers lift the face, soften jawlines and draw attention to the cheekbones, creating a more youthful, fresh appearance,’ says celebrity hairdresser Melissa Timperley. ‘It’s a brilliant choice for women over 40 because it adds volume where hair can naturally start to thin, without looking over-styled.

Here's who's wearing it well right now.

Best butterfly bob hair cuts

Sally Phillips

The Bridget Jones actress recently chopped off several inches, revealing this pretty butterfly bob style – a great ‘out of the chrysalis’ reveal!

Sally Phillips has recently chopped off her hair into an airy butterfly bob

Emilia Fox

The Silent Witness star looks fabulous with this soft, chin-length cut

Emilia Fox goes for a chin-skimming butterfly cut

Rachel Riley

This floaty layered style adds volume to Rachel’s fine hair

Rachel Riley’s fine hair really suits this floaty style

Halle Berry

The butterfly really flies on natural waves like Halle’s

No winging it, this really suits Halle’s curls

Cate Blanchett

Cate can pull off all lengths, but this butterfly style lands beautifully on her

Is there a hairstyle that Cate doesn’t suit?

Viola Davis

Naturally thick hair like Viola’s is made for the butterfly cut

Flutter will get you everywhere, as Viola Davis proves

Emma Stone

Emma’s pixie cut has grown out gorgeously into this romantic style with soft, airy layers

Emma Stone’s latest cut is finished with lovely airy layers

Kathy Bates

The buttefly bob can also be dressed up with a classic blow-dry, as Kathy Bates proves

Kathy Bates adds big blow-dry energy to her butterfly bob