Because while yes, the butterfly haircut is taking off, and sure, the ‘butterfly ponytail’ has technically meant something before (previously describing the tactic of building a literal butterfly shape out of your actual hair), the stunning Stranger Things star has now created a brand new statement style that looks impossibly intricate and yet is surprisingly simple to recreate at home.
Said style? The new and improved butterfly-tail, of course! Showcasing an array of multicoloured butterfly decals cascading down a beach-waved pony, the look is basically the ethereal updo version of a mullet: business in the front and party (AKA butterflies) in the back.
So if you’re searching for a crafty new trend to try, or simply want to ensure passersby do a double take to assess the work of art that is your ponytail, this is definitely one to add to the roster.
It’s extremely wearable, too, considering it looks like a pretty classic sleek pony from the front. It offers all the practicality of a pony while still dialling the drama up to, well, eleven (we had to). Kudos to Brown’s hair stylist Pete Burkill for executing such balanced perfection; working with an accessory like this one could go from chic to childish real fast if not handled with care, after all.
As we mentioned, the great news is that despite the fact it looks like something out of an A Midsummer Night’s Dream-themed fashion campaign, the look is quite cheap (and simple) to sample.
