Taper Haircut
A classic haircut where the hair gradually shortens around the ears and neckline but leaves more length on the sides than a fade.
What is taper haircut?
A taper keeps more length on the sides than a fade and only shortens around the ears and nape. It’s a more conservative, office-friendly look that grows out cleanly and needs less frequent maintenance than a fade.
Benefits
- Professional, classic appearance
- Grows out gracefully
- Less maintenance than a fade
Frequently asked questions
Taper vs fade?▾
A taper leaves more length on the sides; a fade blends down to skin or near-skin. Tapers are subtler and grow out more cleanly.