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Curly taper
Defined curls stay full on top while the temples and neckline taper gently.
- Talk to your stylist about
- Discuss the dry length you want on top and how low the taper should sit.
- Living with the look
- Curl shrinkage affects the outline between trims.
- 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 taper?
A curly taper leaves the curls full at the top and shortens the hair near the temples and nape. The upper sides retain enough curl to connect the shape.
What to look for from the front, side and back
Compare the width around the temples with the top. Follow the taper past the ear and check how much curl reaches the back neckline.
What to confirm with your stylist
Choose how high the short areas should rise and show the amount of dry curl you want to keep at the edges.
Compare Curly taper with nearby styles
- Curly burst fade
A curly taper concentrates shortening at the temples and nape. A curly burst fade traces a more visible arc around each ear.
- High-top twists
High-top twists group the crown hair into distinct twisted sections. The curly taper keeps loose curls visible above the shorter sides.
Questions about Curly taper
Can the taper be kept low on curly hair?
Show the areas you want shortened and ask for the transition to leave the upper curl outline visible.
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