Women
Coil Top Burst Fade With Squared Edge
- Difficulty
- ADVANCED
- Hair Type
- Defined coily hair
What it is
Tight defined coils kept full across the top and crown, with a burst fade wrapping around the ear so the shortest point sits at the temple and the hair lengthens again toward the nape. The front hairline is edged into a hard square that sits high on the forehead. The coil field is cut level rather than rounded, giving the top a flat, deliberate plane.
Who it suits
For coily hair with real definition, worn short enough to skip daily styling. A strong choice if you want a barbershop-sharp outline and are happy with visible scalp at the temple. The squared edge suits anyone who wants a strong, geometric frame rather than a soft grown-in hairline.
How to ask for it
Ask for a burst fade curved around the ear, taken to a 0.5 at the temple and opening back up through a 1 and 2 toward the nape. Keep the top at its natural coil length, cut level across the crown. Edge the front hairline into a hard square with a straight temple line.
Upkeep
Moisturize the coils with a light leave-in every other day and pick lightly for definition. The burst fade and squared edge need a barber every two weeks to stay crisp.
