Waves
Mature Coil Cap Low Taper
- Difficulty
- INTERMEDIATE
- Hair Type
- Coily grey-flecked hair
What it is
Short coils are cut level across the top into a rounded cap, with just enough length left to show the beginnings of a wave pattern near the front. The sides come down in a low taper that stays under the temple, so the density around the crown is untouched. A crisp line-up squares the front hairline and drops straight through the temple into a connected salt-and-pepper beard. The whole shape follows the skull rather than sitting on top of it.
Who it suits
Suited to coily hair with natural greying, where a level cut keeps the texture reading rich instead of patchy. The low taper works for anyone who does not want the sides taken high, and the squared line-up gives a clean frame at a receding front hairline. A solid everyday shape for men who want structure without a dramatic fade.
How to ask for it
Ask for the top cut level at about a half inch, with a low taper starting at the bottom of the temple and dropping through a 1 and a half to skin at the nape. Ask for the front line-up squared, the temple line run straight down, and the beard connected at the sideburn.
Upkeep
A two-week cycle keeps the cap even and the taper clean. Brush the front nightly to encourage the wave to lay down. A light moisturizer worked through the coils stops the grey from looking dry.
