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Curly Top with Taper

Embrace the curls up top, keep the sides tight — a sharp way to wear naturally curly or wavy Indian hair.

Best face shapesOval, Square, Heart, Diamond
Hair typeCurly, Wavy, Thick
MaintenanceMedium
LengthMedium

Who it suits Keeping volume on top and tight sides defines your jaw and works with curls instead of fighting them — great for oval, square, heart and diamond faces.

How to ask your barber Say: "Leave the curls on top, around 2–3 inches, with a taper on the sides and back. Don't thin the curls out."

How to style it Apply a curl cream to damp hair, scrunch upward, and air-dry. Avoid combing dry curls — it kills the definition.

Maintenance Moderate. A taper trim every 3–4 weeks; daily, it's just curl cream and scrunch.

What to use

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Curl defining cream

Defines curls and cuts frizz in humid weather.

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Frequently asked questions.

How do I stop my curly hair from frizzing?
Apply curl cream to damp (not dry) hair, scrunch upward, and let it air-dry instead of towel-rubbing.

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