Taper
Curly Box Low Drop Taper
- Difficulty
- INTERMEDIATE
- Hair Type
- Tight curls to soft coils
What it is
A short curly top is squared off at the front and kept level through the crown, holding just enough height to read as a box without adding bulk. The sides drop away in a low taper that curves down behind the ear, blending from the curl into a soft shadow at the nape rather than clearing to bare skin. A sharp squared line-up sets the front corner and the temple runs straight down past the sideburn.
Who it suits
Right for tight curls or soft coils cut short, where the pattern still shows at an inch or two. The squared front adds structure to a narrower face and the low, dropped side line keeps the cut conservative enough for school or work. A good starting point for anyone who wants shape without committing to a high fade.
How to ask for it
Ask for a squared curly top at one to two inches, cut level. Request a low drop taper opening at a 2 just below the temple and dropping in a curve behind the ear to a 1 at the nape, left with a shadow rather than skin. Sharp squared line-up at the front.
Upkeep
Every three weeks holds the box square and keeps the drop line clean. Moisturize after washing and pick the curls up gently while damp so the top stays even and does not compress on one side.
