Kids
Kids Tall Afro With Temple Line
- Difficulty
- INTERMEDIATE
- Hair Type
- Dense coily hair with strong volume
What it is
A tall, wide afro sits high above a low temple line, with the hair picked out to full height and shaped square at the front. The sides are only taken down at the temple itself, which lifts the shape upward and keeps the volume from spreading over the ears. The back stays full and the outline is shaped with shears all the way around, so the height is even from every angle.
Who it suits
For kids with dense coily hair and a bit of patience for picking it out each morning. It is a bold shape that suits weekends and photos as much as school days. The volume is forgiving of a missed appointment — it simply grows taller and gets reshaped rather than losing its line.
How to ask for it
Ask for a temple fade only, a 0.5 at the temple blending to a 2, kept low so the fade does not climb into the volume. Leave the top and back completely uncut and shape the outline with shears. Request a squared line-up at the front with a clean temple corner.
Upkeep
Pick from the roots outward each morning and mist with water and leave-in first. Satin bonnet or pillowcase at night. Reshape the perimeter and temple line every three to four weeks.
