Texture takes center stage.
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Those with natural hair have so many gorgeous styling options.
However, one of our favorite way to style natural hair is with atapered haircut.
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Tapered haircuts are characterized by length that varies from one length to the other.
So, that means everything from low fadebuzz cuts,asymmetrical bobs, longcurly layers, etc.
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Comb-Over Fro-Hawk
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Make an impact a la Rihanna with this fun haircut.
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“I love to see women wearing a fro-hawk,” says Bailey.
“The fro-hawk is a bold style that can be worn in many ways.
Soft Cut
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A deep side part is a great way to highlight your faded sides.
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Just use acurl-definingproduct on your strands to ensure a coiffed and controlled look a la Solange.
This creates a choppy, medium-sized afro that still maintains definition.
Peekaboo Cut
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Delight onlookers with a hidden undercut design.
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Simply pull your hair up to reveal your tapered cut.
These unexpected details can freshen up casually styled hair.
The secret to this look?
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Keep hair short enough to be out of the way and long enough to show off your texture.
The gold standard is the Mason Pearson Handy Mixture Bristle Hair Brush.
Asymmetrical Buzzcut
Mimimic that punky style by shaving off one side of your hair .
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The contrast between the different lengths of hair creates a dashing gender-neutral style.
The real draw here is the fun shape, which doesn’t take itself too seriously.
These can vary in sizes, shapes, and messagingthe world, ahem your scalp, is your oyster.
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Bonus points for sweeping the top up into a soft mohawk.
Or, in this case, with dye.
For even more impact, stretch out your curls to give them more volume.
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Elaborate designs, dye jobs, and length arent necessary if you dont want them to be.
you’ve got the option to rock a chic peppery short ‘do and show off your unique features.
Asymmetrical Side
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Don’t feel afraid to get inventive with your haircut.
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Case in point: this asymmetrical cut with soft edges along both sides that create a stunning geometric look.
Conventional Cut
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Not looking to get too close to your hairdressers clippers?
This long, layered pixie tapered haircut may be right up your alley.
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Its a conventional, timeless style that looks great with curly textures and highlights the face beautifully.
Moreover, this cut is an excellent choice for naturals who have fine hair and desire more volume.
Use ashine sprayto top off the look.
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Frizzy Fro
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Embrace the humidity and subsequent frizz.
Your curls will look even more powerful and surround your face in a halo-like fashion.
A wide-brimmed hat is one stylish way you’ve got the option to complement your tapered style.
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Curly Fade
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We love Cynthia Erivo’s subtle, curly fade haircut.
It gives her overall look texture and dimension while being laid-back but extremely glam.
Shave your sides and create a large “Z” pattern for a fun view.
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Dont forget to fluff for extra volume when wearing an afro or fro-hawk.
One of the most important things to know about tapered cuts is that they grow out quickly.
Slick up the sides to create a ponytail and fluff each ponytail out to look uniform.
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