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Curly Top Fade

Defined natural curls kept a few centimetres long on top with a mid skin fade on the sides; keep the person's own curl pattern.

  • Length: Short
  • Vibe: Texture
  • Hair types: curly, coily (afro-textured)
  • Needs on top: about 3 cm (1.2 in)
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What to tell your barber

In English

  1. Sides: mid skin fade, #0 blending to #2.
  2. Top: keep 2–3 inches of curls; shape with scissors on dry hair, don't thin it out.
  3. Blend: soft transition from the fade into the curls.
  4. Style: curl cream, scrunch by hand, no brushing.

हिंदी में (in Hindi)

  1. साइड: मिड स्किन फेड, #0 से #2 तक ब्लेंड।
  2. ऊपर: 2–3 इंच कर्ल्स रखें; सूखे बालों पर कैंची से शेप दें, पतला न करें।
  3. ब्लेंड: फेड से कर्ल्स तक नरम बदलाव।
  4. स्टाइल: कर्ल क्रीम, हाथ से दबाकर, कंघी नहीं।

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Frequently asked questions

What is a curly top fade?

Defined natural curls kept a few centimetres long on top with a mid skin fade on the sides; keep the person's own curl pattern.

How do I ask my barber for a curly top fade?

Sides: mid skin fade, #0 blending to #2. Top: keep 2–3 inches of curls; shape with scissors on dry hair, don't thin it out. Blend: soft transition from the fade into the curls. Style: curl cream, scrunch by hand, no brushing.

How do I ask for a curly top fade in Hindi?

साइड: मिड स्किन फेड, #0 से #2 तक ब्लेंड। ऊपर: 2–3 इंच कर्ल्स रखें; सूखे बालों पर कैंची से शेप दें, पतला न करें। ब्लेंड: फेड से कर्ल्स तक नरम बदलाव। स्टाइल: कर्ल क्रीम, हाथ से दबाकर, कंघी नहीं।

Will a curly top fade suit my hair?

It works best on curly and coily hair. You need about 3 cm (1.2 inches) of hair on top for the barber to cut it. The quickest way to know is to preview a curly top fade on your own photo before the cut.

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