Front
Subject’s left-side view
Subject’s right-side view
Back
mid taper · straight hair
Mid taper fade with a lifted straight top
Straight hair lifts away from the forehead into a loose, uneven outline. Fullness through the upper sides keeps the lifted top connected to the rest of the shape.
What to ask your barber
I would like a mid taper at the temples and nape, retaining the fuller hair above it. Keep the lifted front connected to fuller upper sides. 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.