Front
Subject’s left-side view
Subject’s right-side view
Back
low taper · coily hair
Low taper fade with defined twists
Individual twists give the top definition while fuller hair remains around the ears. Compare the twist shape from the front with the temple and nape transitions from the other angles.
What to ask your barber
I would like a low taper at the temples and nape, retaining the fuller hair above it. Keep the defined twists and the fuller outline around the top. 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
- Refresh the existing twists gently rather than repeatedly pulling them apart.
- Use a leave-in or twist styling product suited to your hair, following its directions and starting with a small amount.
- Once dry, arrange individual twists into the outline you prefer. A taper tidy-up and a twist refresh are separate appointments or tasks.