Taper fade styles for wavy hair

A low temple and neckline taper that keeps the sides clean while leaving enough curl height on top to show natural shape.

A clean, wearable low taper for straight hair that adds structure without removing too much side density.

A trending low taper that keeps the sides controlled and pushes the visual weight into a messy, forward fringe.

A low taper with a subtle shaved design near the temple, best for a barber who has clean clipper control.

A modern mullet shape with a low taper around the sides, keeping flow through the back without looking messy.

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 softer low taper for lighter straight hair where the fade contrast is more subtle and the top needs texture.

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 curly blowout shape with a low taper fade that keeps curl volume visible while cleaning the temple and neckline.

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 that cleans the edges while leaving longer top length for flow, curtains, loose curls, or swept-back styling.

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

A balanced taper that starts higher than a low taper, giving more contrast while staying wearable.

A sharper taper with the fade pushed higher on the side, giving a cleaner and more athletic profile.

A fade that arcs around the ear, often paired with curls, mohawks, mullets, or textured tops.

A fade that drops lower behind the ear, following the head shape for a curved, more sculpted silhouette.

A high-contrast fade blended down to bare skin, best for a sharp finish and frequent upkeep.

A softer fade that keeps a visible shadow rather than going to bare skin, giving a more conservative finish.

A minimal buzz cut with a bald fade on the sides, built for clean lines, easy styling, and regular upkeep.

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

A softer burst fade that keeps the arc low around the ear, useful when you want shape without a dramatic high fade.

A balanced burst fade with the curve placed higher than a low burst but still focused around the ear.

A curved ear-focused fade that lets curls stay full on top and through the back while cleaning the sides.

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 short buzz cut with a burst fade around the ear for more shape than a standard all-around fade.

A hybrid of a low taper and burst fade, cleaning the sideburns and ear area while keeping the back softer.

A low fade that dips behind the ear, following the head shape while keeping the overall haircut conservative.

A more visible drop fade that sits around the middle of the side and curves lower toward the back.

A curved drop fade that removes side bulk while letting curls keep height and shape on top.

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 curl-forward fringe shape that keeps natural movement while using a taper or fade to control the perimeter.

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 curl-textured Edgar shape that keeps a forward front outline without forcing curls into a perfectly blunt line.

A short buzz cut blended into a fade, built for a clean low-maintenance top and a sharp perimeter.

A buzz cut with the fade kept low, giving a cleaner edge without exposing as much of the side.

A buzz cut with a mid fade that creates stronger side contrast while keeping the top simple.

A general fade buzz cut for people deciding between low, mid, high, skin, and taper versions.

A buzz cut with a low taper around the sideburns and neckline, giving clean edges without a full side fade.

A buzz cut with tapered edges, useful when you want the top very simple but the perimeter clean.

A buzz cut with a drop fade that curves behind the ear for more shape than a straight fade.

A high-contrast buzz cut blended down to bare skin, best for a very sharp finish and frequent maintenance.

A mid taper for curls that gives more visible side cleanup than a low taper while preserving curl height.