Taper
Burst Taper Curly Mop
- Difficulty
- ADVANCED
- Hair Type
- Loose to medium curls
What it is
Loose copper curls are left long and piled across the top and front, while the sides are scooped out in a burst that fans around the ear and leaves the nape open. The taper runs to skin directly under the temple, curves behind the ear, and stops short of the back so length falls over the crown untouched. The front hairline is edged only lightly, letting curls break over the forehead instead of sitting behind a hard line.
Who it suits
Made for loose to medium curl patterns with enough length to clump. The open sides pull weight off a full head of curls, which helps anyone whose hair grows out wide rather than up. Works for those who want a modern shape with movement on top and near-zero styling, and it holds its look even as the curls grow longer.
How to ask for it
Ask for a burst taper around the ear, taken to skin under the temple and arced behind the ear, with the nape left open and not squared. Leave three to four inches of curl on top and through the back, blended by scissors. Ask for a soft natural front hairline, no hard line-up.
Upkeep
Book the burst every three weeks; the top can run longer. Curl cream on damp hair, scrunch, air dry. Sleep on a satin pillowcase to keep the curl clumps intact.
