Butterfly Cut + Oblong Face: Width and a Fringe

Why It Works

The butterfly cut suits an oblong face because its outward-flipping layers add horizontal width, which is exactly what a long face lacks. An oblong face is longer than it is wide, so wings that flip out at the mid-face build the side volume that balances the length — the same effect that can widen a round face becomes an advantage here. The standard cheekbone-level wings work well. Adding bangs is the second key move: a fringe or curtain bangs across the forehead shortens the long line from hairline to chin. The combination of side width and a fringe makes the butterfly cut one of the more naturally flattering layered cuts for an oblong shape.