Front
Subject’s left-side view
Subject’s right-side view
Back
low taper · coily hair
Low taper with brushed ripple waves
Very short tightly brushed ripple waves following natural crown flow, flattened wave ridges visible on top, low localized temple taper and subtle nape taper, no tall curls. Compare the front, both side references and rear view to discuss the outline with your barber.
What to ask your barber
I would like a low taper at the temples and nape, retaining the fuller hair above it. Keep the compact brushed ripple pattern and natural crown flow. Before cutting, let’s agree whether the shortest edges show skin or visible hair, and choose a finish I can maintain at home.
Build a fuller barber brief ↗How to style this look
- Work with the existing wave direction using a soft brush and gentle strokes.
- Use a small amount of a suitable light styling product if needed; avoid loading the short hair with extra product.
- Check the dry wave pattern and keep the edge shape for a separate barber tidy-up.