Women
Rounded Curl Top With Burst Fade And Etched Arc
- Difficulty
- MASTER
- Hair Type
- dense coily, high spring
What it is
A full round shape of springy coils sits high on top while the sides burst outward around the ear, fading from skin at the low point up into the curl with no visible step. A single etched arc is carved into the fade behind the ear, curving with the burst line. The front hairline and temple are squared off sharply, giving the soft curl a hard frame at the forehead.
Who it suits
For dense coily or kinky hair with real spring, especially if you want volume up top and nothing on the sides. The burst shape suits a rounded head; it keeps width off the sides while letting the top stay tall. If you like a design line, the fade panel here is deep enough to hold one cleanly.
How to ask for it
Ask for a burst fade around the ear, bald at the base and blending into the natural curl above. Square the front hairline and temple with the trimmer. Top untouched except a light shape-up on the perimeter. Add one arc line etched into the fade, following the burst curve behind the ear.
Upkeep
Two weeks for the burst and the etched line to stay readable. Moisturise the top daily and pick it out from the roots; sleep in a satin bonnet to keep the coils from flattening.
