Kids
Curly Top Drop Taper With Straight Fringe
- Difficulty
- INTERMEDIATE
- Hair Type
- Dense coily curls
What it is
Dense springy curls kept full through the top and crown, dropping behind the ear so the taper follows the head shape down toward the nape. The sides are taken low and blended clean, which throws all the visual weight upward into the curl. Across the front, the fringe is cut straight rather than rounded, leaving a defined edge where the curls meet the forehead.
Who it suits
Ideal for coily hair with real spring to it, the kind that holds shape without product. A strong option for a kid who wants to keep length and curl but needs the sides controlled for school or sport. The straight fringe balances a taller forehead and keeps the shape from getting top-heavy.
How to ask for it
Ask for a low drop taper, starting around a 1 at the ear and dropping behind it toward the nape, blended up into open shears on top. Keep the curl length untouched at the crown and cut a straight-across fringe line at the front rather than following the natural curve.
Upkeep
Damp the curls each morning and use a light leave-in, no brushing. Sleep on satin if you can. Book a taper touch-up every three to four weeks and leave the top alone between visits.
