Taper
Boxed Afro Low Drop Taper
- Difficulty
- ADVANCED
- Hair Type
- Dense coily afro-textured hair
What it is
Height is kept through a squared afro shape that stands level across the top and holds its corners at the front. Below it, the sides taper low and drop gently as they travel back, keeping the outline of the afro intact while cleaning the skin around the ear. The front hairline is blocked into a step at the temple, and a full beard is joined in at the same depth as the taper so the two meet without a break.
Who it suits
Suits dense coily hair that will stand up when picked. The squared top adds height that balances a broad jaw, and the low taper keeps most of the volume in play rather than cutting it away. Right for anyone growing an afro out who still wants sharp edges, and it pairs well with a full beard.
How to ask for it
Ask for a boxed afro, three to four inches, cut flat across the top with squared front corners. Ask for a low drop taper beginning below the temple, running from a 2 down to a 1, dropping behind the ear, with the beard connected at the sideburn and a blocked front line.
Upkeep
Have the box re-squared every two to three weeks. Pick the afro out from the roots each morning and mist with water and leave-in to keep the top even.
