tapered cut

Fades toward neck

A tapered cut is a hairstyle where the hair gradually shortens from the top of the head down to the neckline and sides, creating a smooth transition rather than an abrupt edge.

The taper typically begins above the ears and blends into shorter lengths near the hairline: He asked the barber for a tapered cut with some length on top.

The style is versatile and works across hair types, from classic men's cuts to fades.

Related

blend · scissors · barber · styling · trim · sleek · layers · nape · undercut · gradient · clipper · sharp · clean lines · modern · modern style · edgy · texture · volume

Opposites
hair length gradation

tapered cutblunt cut

Hair cut evenly across

bob cut · straight cut · bowl cut · pageboy · layered cut

edge/end treatment

tapered cuthard line

Rigid, inflexible policy stance

sharp edge

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Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Rated G