Front
Subject’s left-side view
Subject’s right-side view
Back
high taper · coily hair
High taper fade with a salt-and-pepper Afro
Salt-and-pepper coils form a rounded silhouette with fullness above the ears. The side views are slightly turned; the rear view helps show the outline and nape transition.
What to ask your barber
I would like a high taper at the temples and nape, retaining the fuller hair above it. Keep the rounded Afro outline and visible fullness above the ears. 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
- Work with your normal wash-and-condition routine; detangle gently with enough slip while the hair is wet.
- For defined coils, distribute a curl cream or gel through the hair. For a softer rounded outline, use less hold and avoid flattening the sides.
- Let the hair dry, then make small adjustments to the outline. Judge the length and fullness in its dry state.