Kids
Kids Spiky Short Crop Taper
- Difficulty
- BEGINNER
- Hair Type
- Thick straight hair with natural lift
What it is
Short spiky texture stands up across the top, cut in with the ends left slightly separated, and the sides run a clean taper that shortens gradually toward the ear. The front hairline is edged straight with a defined corner. Because the top is cut short rather than left long, the spikes sit up on their own with no product, which makes this one of the easier shapes to live with day to day.
Who it suits
Best on thick straight hair that naturally wants to stand up. Ideal for kids who dislike having their hair fussed with, since it looks the same after a hat, a nap, or a football match. The taper keeps it neat for school without the sharp contrast of a skin fade.
How to ask for it
Ask for a taper on the sides, a 1 at the bottom blending to a 3, with the fade line sitting just above the ear. On top, request about three quarters of an inch, point-cut so the ends separate. Ask for a straight line-up at the front and a soft, tapered neckline.
Upkeep
Towel dry and go. Nothing needed on the top unless a spike wants encouraging. Every four weeks keeps the taper clean, and it never looks unruly in between.
