Taper fade styles for thick hair

A blunt fringe Edgar shape with a low taper on the sides, best when the top has enough density to hold the front edge.

A low taper designed for thick straight hair that needs weight removal without losing the top shape.

A high-volume taper that keeps the sides clean while the top is blow-dried up and back for a fuller silhouette.

A blowout shape with a more visible fade through the sideburn and neckline, built for lift on top and a crisp lower edge.

A trend-focused version that combines airy blowout volume with a loose textured fringe and a clean taper below.

A soft low taper that keeps fluffy volume on top while cleaning the sideburns and neckline without making the haircut too sharp.

A low taper paired with a middle part or curtains shape, keeping the side profile clean without interrupting the flow on top.

A curved burst fade around the ear with length kept through the back, giving a sharper version of the modern mullet.

A bold burst fade with the arc pushed higher for more contrast around curls, crops, mohawks, or short textured tops.

A burst fade shaped around a central mohawk strip, keeping the sides tight while the top and back carry the silhouette.

A burst fade adapted for straight hair, with extra texture on top so the curved fade does not look too severe.

A mullet shape with a drop fade that follows the head into the back instead of using a tight burst around the ear.

A forward fringe cut with broken texture through the front, often paired with a taper or fade to keep the sides clean.

A looser textured fringe with a deliberately broken finish, best for hair that can hold airy movement.

A textured fringe paired with a mid taper for more side contrast than the standard low taper version.

A forward textured fringe adapted for straight hair, using dry point cutting and product to prevent a flat block.

A blunt forward crop with a strong front edge, usually balanced by a taper or fade on the sides.

An Edgar crop with a cleaner taper around the sideburns and neckline, keeping the bold front while reducing side bulk.

A low-taper version of the Edgar that keeps the side cleanup subtle while the blunt front stays prominent.

An Edgar crop with a mid taper for extra contrast through the sides while keeping the front edge strong.

A softer Edgar variation with more airy volume on top and a less severe front edge.

A mid taper adapted for straight hair, adding more side contrast while relying on dry blending to avoid visible lines.