Low Taper Fade with Curly Hair

How to make the decision

Begin with placement and shape rather than guard numbers. Your hair density, growth direction, top length and tolerance for frequent maintenance all affect the result.

Practical guidelines

• Keep the taper below the temple
• Cut curls in their natural pattern
• Retain enough corner weight to avoid a mushroom shape
• Use light moisture and avoid heavy wax

Styles worth previewing

Low Taper Fade

A soft, low taper focused around the sideburns and neckline.

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Curly Top

Natural curl and volume shaped into a clean, balanced profile.

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Build a useful barber reference

A good brief specifies fade height, shortest length, the weight above the blend, top length, texture and neckline. Generate the visual first, then use those details to make the request precise.

Frequently asked questions