Kids
Kids Textured Top With Low Drop Fade
- Difficulty
- INTERMEDIATE
- Hair Type
- wavy to loosely curly, medium length
What it is
Plenty of length is left on top, cut into loose textured curls that sit high and fall forward toward the forehead, while the sides are cut short and dropped into a low fade that curves down behind the ear. A clean line is set at the front hairline where the top meets the shorter side. The result keeps a lot of visible hair while staying tidy around the ears and neck.
Who it suits
A good pick for a child with wavy or loosely curly hair who wants to keep some length. Because the fade sits low, the cut still looks full from the side, and there's no bald skin to grow back awkwardly. It suits kids who won't tolerate much combing, since the top is meant to look loose.
How to ask for it
Ask for the top left two to three inches and scissor-cut for texture, with the curl kept forward. Sides on a 1 dropping to a 0.5 behind the ear, with the fade line staying low, below the temple. Ask for a soft line at the front hairline rather than a hard shape-up.
Upkeep
Four weeks, since it grows out well. Damp hair, a small amount of curl cream through the top with fingers, and let it dry on its own. No brushing needed.
