TWA Tapered Cut

A teeny weeny afro left full on top with the sides and back cut progressively shorter into the neck.

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The taper is clipper or scissor work that shortens the hair gradually as it travels down and around, so there is no hard line, only a fade of density. On top the coils stay long enough to clump and show their pattern. Because the sides are close, the head reads narrower and the top reads taller than a round afro of the same length. It is a precise shape and it loses its edges quickly.

Suitsround, square, oval face shapes. Removing bulk at the sides while keeping height on top lengthens the head shape, which offsets width across the cheeks and the jaw.
Hair typecoily, curly, fine, medium density. Works at any coil density including fine hair, because the shape comes from the cut rather than from volume.
UpkeepEvery three to four weeks, since the taper blurs fast, plus a curl cream on the top section to keep the coils clumped.
Ask forAsk for a tapered TWA, the top kept long enough to define, tapered from the temples down with no visible line.

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Questions about TWA Tapered Cut

Who does the TWA Tapered Cut suit?

It works best on round, square, oval face shapes. Removing bulk at the sides while keeping height on top lengthens the head shape, which offsets width across the cheeks and the jaw.

Does the TWA Tapered Cut work on my hair type?

Best on coily, curly, fine, medium density hair. Works at any coil density including fine hair, because the shape comes from the cut rather than from volume.

How much upkeep does a TWA Tapered Cut need?

Every three to four weeks, since the taper blurs fast, plus a curl cream on the top section to keep the coils clumped.

What do I ask my stylist for?

Ask for a tapered TWA, the top kept long enough to define, tapered from the temples down with no visible line.

Can I try the TWA Tapered Cut on my own photo first?

Yes. HairGlam puts the TWA Tapered Cut on a photo of your own face in a few seconds, so you can judge it against your face shape and hairline before you book. It is free to download on iPhone and iPad with 12 free looks: 4 haircuts, 4 hair colors and 4 makeup looks, and some looks can also be tried free in your browser at hairglam.app/try.