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high taper · straight hair
High taper fade with textured spikes
Short straight hair separates into irregular matte spikes. The top has an uneven outline, while the higher temple transition sits beneath retained side weight.
What to ask your barber
I would like a high taper at the temples and nape, retaining the fuller hair above it. Keep enough top length for separate, uneven spikes. 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
- Dry the roots upwards where you want lift, then settle the sides into the outline you prefer.
- For a matte finish, work a small amount of paste or clay through dry hair; use a cream or pomade if you prefer a softer or shinier finish.
- Add definition at the front or tips gradually. Stop before extra product makes the lifted shape heavy.