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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.
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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What's inside this guide
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
The ultimate "wash and go" haircut
Incredibly low-maintenance
Always looks neat and professional
Grows out gracefully
A classic and confident style
GALLERY
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.
