Curly burst fade: Ideas & Try-On

Curly burst fade

Ear arcCurly napeshort length

Short curls meet an arc of closely tapered hair around each ear. The back keeps a band of curls so the rear silhouette stays fuller.

Talk to your stylist about

Point to the arc around the ear in the profile and show how much curl you want to keep at the nape.

Living with the look

Ask how often to refresh the ear fade while letting the rear curls retain their shape.

A helpful reality check

A preview cannot predict how your hair will fall, feel or grow. Use it to discuss length and shape, alongside your texture and routine.

What defines Curly burst fade?

A curly burst fade cuts a rounded arc around each ear and retains a fuller curl section behind it. The arc is the clearest feature in profile.

Find the shortest point beside the ear and trace the curve upward. Check the back for the width of the curls that remain at the nape.

Show how far the arc should travel and how much fullness should stay at the back. Ask to compare both sides before finishing.

Curly taper
A curly burst fade follows the ear in a pronounced arc. A curly taper keeps the transitions closer to the temples and nape.

Can I keep a fuller neckline?

Show where you want the fade to stop behind the ears and mark the amount of curl you want across the rear.