Women
Tapered Natural With Carved Side Part
- Difficulty
- ADVANCED
- Hair Type
- Curly to coily natural hair
What it is
A short natural worn full and curly across the top, tapering hard down the side into a close blend that runs to skin behind the ear and around the nape. A single carved line runs from the front hairline back through the taper, and the edges at the temple are laid and shaped rather than clipped straight. The top keeps its full curl volume so the silhouette stays rounded above a very tight base.
Who it suits
Built for coily and curly natural hair that has been grown to two or three inches on top. A good move if you want low daily upkeep but a defined, cut shape rather than a grown-out fro. The tight sides expose the neck and jaw, so it works if you want that line visible.
How to ask for it
Ask for a tapered natural: 0.5 at the nape and behind the ear, blended up through 1 and 2 into scissor work on top. Set the taper line just below the parietal ridge. Request one carved part running from the hairline back, and edges laid at the temple, not shaved off.
Upkeep
Wash and condition weekly, use a curl cream on the top, and wrap at night. The taper and carved line want a barber every two to three weeks; the top can grow between visits.
