Front
Subject’s left-side view
Subject’s right-side view
Back
low taper · coily hair
Low taper fade with a short rounded Afro
Tight coils create a short rounded outline with fullness above and around the ears. Use the side views to compare that shape with the small tapered areas at the edges.
What to ask your barber
I would like a low taper at the temples and nape, retaining the fuller hair above it. Keep a short, rounded coily outline and 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.