Front
Subject’s left-side view
Subject’s right-side view
Back
high taper · coily hair
High taper with a conical coily top
A tall deliberately conical coily top with tapering rounded peak, wider base and narrower upper silhouette, localized high temple taper retaining dark hair around upper ear. 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 high taper at the temples and nape, retaining the fuller hair above it. Keep the tall conical coily outline, wider at its base. 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
- Apply a small amount of curl cream, foam or gel to damp hair as directed for your usual routine.
- Encourage the natural curl groups with your fingers rather than brushing the dry pattern out.
- Air-dry or use gentle diffuser heat and airflow, then make small adjustments to the dry outline.