Front
Subject’s left-side view
Subject’s right-side view
Back
low taper · straight hair
Low taper fade with a crew cut
A compact straight crew cut has a little more length at the front than at the crown. The low taper gives the edges a closer finish while retaining hair across the rest of the sides.
What to ask your barber
I would like a low taper at the temples and nape, retaining the fuller hair above it. Keep the top compact, with a little more length towards the front. 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 in the direction you want it to sit, keeping the fringe and crown under control.
- 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.
- Start with less product and add only where needed. The tapered edges need little styling; focus on the top.