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Tapered curly fro on a woman with warm brown skin and dark brown curls, three-quarter view
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Tapered Curly Fro

Short • Curly

A tapered curly fro keeps about eight centimetres of defined curls on top and at the crown, with the sides and nape tapered short to about one and a half centimetres and softly blended. It is also called a curly taper. It suits 3c to 4a curls and takes five to ten minutes to style.

Length
Short
Suits
Curly, Coily
Upkeep
Medium

The longer curls on top give height while the tapered sides keep it neat. Curls are cut dry, one at a time, so they land where they sit. The taper needs a refresh every four to six weeks.

Who suits a Tapered Curly Fro?

  • Curly to coily hair, 3c to 4a
  • People who want defined curls on top with a short, neat back
  • Round faces. Height on top with short tapered sides makes a round face look longer.

At the stylist

“A tapered curly fro: about 8 cm of curls on top, sides and nape tapered to about 1.5 cm with a soft blend, cut dry.”

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How long does a Tapered Curly Fro last?

The taper needs a refresh every four to six weeks.

Also searched as

curly fro · curly taper · tapered fro

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