Front
Subject’s left-side view
Subject’s right-side view
Back
low taper · wavy hair
Low taper fade with brushed-back waves
Loose waves are brushed back into a soft shape, with a few strands left free. The low taper sits beneath fuller sides rather than extending through the whole side of the head.
What to ask your barber
I would like a low taper at the temples and nape, retaining the fuller hair above it. Keep enough length for the waves to sweep back with a soft outline. 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 hair back from the forehead, using fingers or a brush to guide its direction.
- Keep the natural bends: use your fingers to separate the waves, with a light cream or texture spray if useful.
- Start with less product and add only where needed. The tapered edges need little styling; focus on the top.