Front
Subject’s left-side view
Subject’s right-side view
Back
mid taper · wavy hair
Mid taper fade with a wavy quiff
A softly raised front leans back into loose waves. The quiff has movement rather than a rigid outline; compare the front lift and side fullness when choosing a reference.
What to ask your barber
I would like a mid taper at the temples and nape, retaining the fuller hair above it. Keep the raised, wavy front and a soft connection to the 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 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.
- Add definition at the front or tips gradually. Stop before extra product makes the lifted shape heavy.