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Classic Tapered 4C Hair Cut for a Chic, Low-Maintenance Look

The classic tapered cut is the ultimate low-maintenance hairstyle. It features short, sharp, and clean tapered sides that blend into slightly more length on top for a timelessly chic look.

A profile shot of a Black woman with a sharp, classic tapered cut, highlighting the clean, blended lines on the sides and back.
Discover the classic tapered cut for Black women. A versatile, chic, and incredibly low-maintenance short hairstyle that never goes out of style.
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Did you know?

The "taper" is a foundational technique in barbering, used for decades to create clean, blended hairlines for men. It was adopted by women for a soft yet sharp short look.

KEY BENEFITS OF HAIRSTYLE

Benefits
  1. The ultimate "wash and go" haircut


  2. Incredibly low-maintenance


  3. Always looks neat and professional


  4. Grows out gracefully


  5. A classic and confident style

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How to ask your stylist for this hairstyle 

Tips

"I'd like a classic, low-maintenance tapered cut. Please keep the sides and back very short and clean, and blend it into about an inch of length on top."

People also ask 

Question & Answer

Is a tapered cut the same as a fade?

A taper is a type of fade, but it's more conservative and generally longer. A classic tapered cut leaves some hair and a softer line, while a fade can go all the way down to the skin.

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