Front
Subject’s left-side view
Subject’s right-side view
Back
low taper · coily hair
Low taper with a narrow coily flat top
Dense coils rise into a compact flat top with a level upper plane and soft squared corners. The near-side view shows the localized temple blend and the retained weight around the ear. 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 narrow, upright coily flat top with a level surface and softly squared corners. Agree the dry height and how much fullness remains above the ear. 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
- Lift and arrange the top lightly with a pick, fingers or a brush suited to your texture.
- Keep product light so the upper plane and corners do not collapse into a rounded shape.
- Ask your barber to maintain the chosen planes and outline; a reference picture is not an exact cutting measurement.