Winston Parker started his career in hair in 2020 in Tampa Florida. He is incredibly passionate about hair and takes every opportunity to get more education whether in person or online as well as staying on top of trends. He now cuts hair at M. Boss Barbershop in downtown Columbia Missouri and shares helpful content on his YouTube channel.
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It is time for the mullet to step aside because the next trend is here! It is the blowout taper haircut which is now frequently requested at barbershops. The defining characteristics are a taper fade on the sides and back with a lot of weight toward the top of the sides and back. If you want to stay on trend, embrace youthful looks, or cut your mullet off while retaining some of the party in the back, then this hairstyle is perfect for you. Here are the examples to bring to your barber along with some expert recommendations!
There are a number of variations of the blowout taper fade. One that you will see often is the mid taper blowout. This version will look good on any head shape and is nice middle ground between the subtle low taper and the aggressive high taper.
@lolordrgz_
If you don’t want to part with your skin fade, you can still add a blowout by growing out more weight toward the top of the sides and back. This look is great for guys who’s curvature starts higher up on the side of head.
@alebarber.18
If any haircut has made waves recently, it is the Edgar. Probably the most controversial haircuts of the past couple of years, next to the mullet. Combine your blowout taper with a heavy, blunt fringe to achieve this look. Love it or hate it, the Edgar fits right into the current trend.
@deefades617
For men who prefer a fade over a taper, consider going with a low drop fade. This works especially well for those whose head is on the smaller side which leaves less room for a mid or high fade.
@ezee.barberok
If you want a more lived in look with just a subtle pop of clean cut thrown in, then go for a low taper blowout. This look is 90% “I just woke up like this” and 10% “I just left the Barbershop”.
@m2barber
An afro blowout with a taper fade, whether low, mid or high, is a great look. Tightly curled hair retains shape so well that you can really keep a lot of weight in the top of the cut while still showing off that blurry taper and sharp line up.
@jocutit
The blowout taper looks great on many hair types but especially wavy hair. Style by putting curl cream on wet hair and dry with a diffuser to get a great messy look to contrast the clean lines and tight taper fade.
@bashbarber
Here is a great example of high taper blowout. Higher tapers look more aggressive compared to more subtle low tapers, that retain a more “lived in” style. Mind that you will need a product to keep straight hair from falling flat, and some will perm their hair to get the look.
@chan_p_thebarber
Excellent for thick hair, this hairstyle offers great contrast between the messy wavy top and clean taper. It still looks good with the taper a little higher on the sides.
@modernfreshfades
Any hair type can pull off this trend, but a curly blowout taper seems the most popular. It offers some variety as you can have the sides disconnected a bit to have even more weight, without hair hanging down too much or covering the temp fade.
@jericuts
If you want those extra sharp lines for you edge up, then ask your barber to throw on the secret sauce (enhancement spray) to really make it pop. You can also look up tutorials for applying enhancements on yourself so you can keep up with this look at home!
@marquinhos_afrohair
A lot of teens and college students are opting for a heavy crown area. This widens the shape of the profile for a much more aggressive look.
@cutsbychu
This one is for the guys with curly hair. Having a slight disconnection from the sides to the top can help with retaining a lot of weight and giving you that true blowout shape. Typically, this would hang over the bottom, but if your hair is curly enough, it will still be visually blended.
@ovo_cuts
We have all seen those younger guys with a long, flipped up textured fringe. It is very popular with the younger crowd and infamous with the older generations. Love it or hate it, you can add a blowout taper onto it, seamlessly checking off two trend boxes at once.
@modernfreshfades
You may have noticed that most pictures you see of this hairstyle are on guys with dark brown hair. A blowout taper is still a great hairstyle for guys with blonde hair! In this case, the taper fade looks more subtle, so it gives a more lived in vibe.
@bodiabarber
Men with straight hair, no need to worry, you can rock that blowout taper haircut too! Just add lots of texture to the top and use some texture powder to get that messy look with lots of volume.
@ferdhy_bahan
You do not need to have thick coarse hair to get that statement blowout style. In fact, the haircut is a great option for guys with thinner hair, as it emphasizes volume on top. Style with curl cream for perfect shape and definition.
@thebreakdownbarber
Tightly curled hair that is dark brown to black looks amazing with a little enhancement spray to darken up the line up and make it pop. It’s perfect to use it on a blowout taper afro too, as it blends right in without looking too unnatural.
@jocutit
The curly crop has already been popular, especially paired with a low to mid fade. If you have that style, then staying on trend is as easy as switching from a full-on fade to a taper fade.
@elmasrap_art
For men with straight hair, it is easy to make a low taper blowout look bold by keeping a ton of weight on the sides and back. Instead of stretching out the fade, have your barber keep the weight low on your head and do a compressed low taper that will show a lot of abrupt contrast.
@ferdhy_bahan
As mentioned previously, this hairstyle is popular among younger crowds and infamous with older generations. So, whether you are looking to stay on trend, trying to change your look, or just wanting to irritate your parents, this style could be for you!
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