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The Modern Tapered Afro: A Complete Style Guide
The modern tapered afro is the perfect fusion of natural volume and clean barbering. It features a full, healthy afro on top with sharp, tapered sides for a chic and polished silhouette.
Discover the modern tapered afro. Our complete style guide shows how this chic haircut blends a voluminous afro with sharp, faded sides for a polished look.
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Did you know?
The tapered afro became popular as a more versatile and professional-looking alternative to a traditional, uniformly-shaped afro, blending natural texture with sharp barbering.
KEY BENEFITS OF HAIRSTYLE
Benefits
Celebrates natural hair volume
The taper keeps it looking neat
A chic and professional look
Highlights your facial structure
Versatile styling for the top
GALLERY
How to ask your stylist for this hairstyle
Tips
"I'd like a tapered afro. Please keep the top long enough for a voluminous afro, but give me a clean, sharp taper on the sides and back."
People also ask
Question & Answer
How do I sleep with a tapered afro?
To protect your tapered afro at night, especially the longer top section, it's best to sleep on a silk or satin pillowcase. You can also loosely cover it with a large satin bonnet to prevent flattening and frizz.
