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The blowout taper is exactly what it sounds like, a low taper fade that blows out into a larger top. This popular TikTok style is making rounds on the internet, and we're here to teach you everything you need to know about the blowout taper, including what it is, how to get it, style it, and more.
The Blowout Taper Explained
A blowout taper is a hairstyle that's short on the back and sides with a longer top that has lots of volume. This popular TikTok haircut is typically "blown out" with a hairdryer to add height and texture to the longer hair on top.
Steps
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How to Cut a Blowout Taper
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Cut a guideline and shave the hair underneath. This line is called a guideline, which is a straight, horizontal line that separates the layers of your fade. Line up the guideline with the halfway point of your ear and go all the way around the sides and back of your head. Once you cut the guideline, shave the hair underneath to create the foundation of the taper. [2] X Research source
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2Create a middle guideline and taper it to the first guideline. Push the lever on the side of a pair of guardless clippers down to open them, then, starting from the first guideline, cut to the top of your ear all the way around your head to begin fleshing out your taper. [3] X Research source Opening your clippers lets you cut this section of the hair longer. [4] X Research source
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3Use a 2-guard to cut the hair above your ears. Push the lever up to close your clippers, then use the 2-guard to cut the hair above your ear to 1 ⁄ 4 inch (0.64 cm) and begin blending into the bulk up top to define the taper. [5] X Research source
- Use your comb to bring out any stray hairs, then cut them using your clippers to help the taper further blend into the bulk. This is the clipper-over-comb technique.
- If you prefer to use thinning shears , hair stylist Bianca Cox says to use them “towards the end of the hair versus the center or roots of the hair.” Do this to keep short hairs from randomly sticking out.
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4Use a blur guard to erase the middle guideline. Open your clippers, add a blur guard , and erase the middle guideline with short strokes, closing the clippers while you erase. As you are erasing the guideline, slightly shorten the length of your cuts and push the lever up into the closed position to aid in the blending process.
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5Cut a curved C-shape along your natural hairline. This natural hairline is around the top of your ear where your hair curves. Cut the C-shape, also called a “C-Cup,” to define the taper and create a definitive line between your hair and skin. [6] X Research source
- Don’t forget to cut behind the ear and into the back to accentuate that defined line!
- Make sure to shave away any stubble on the sides.
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6Flick out from the base of your taper to finish the cut. Push guardless, closed clippers up and away from your head while cutting into the stubble around the area where your taper blends into your skin to gradually transition into your longer hair. During this step, clean up any stray hairs on the sides. [7] X Research source
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