Front
Subject’s left-side view
Subject’s right-side view
Back
low taper · straight hair
Low taper with two small buns
Long straight hair parted down centre and tied into two small compact buns high at back, visible centre scalp part and natural flyaways, low localized temple taper. Longer or tied hair partly obscures the neckline; agree the rear finish separately with your barber. 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 centre part and enough length for the two-bun arrangement. 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
- Detangle the retained length gently and decide where you want the gathered shape to sit.
- Gather it with a soft band, keeping the sides and roots comfortable rather than pulling them very tight.
- Arrange the loose ends or curls with your fingers; the short perimeter needs little styling product.