Beauty

Celebrity hairstylists Yusef and Andrew Fitzsimons explain.

Whoever said thatshort haircant be versatile was completely wrong.

Thinking about getting a chop at your next appointment?

Tapered haircuts are a great transitioning hairstyle for Black women going from relaxed to natural.

Heres why you should consider a tapered haircut.

Before you switch up your style, Yusef and Fitzsimons break down more info on tapered haircuts below.

Tapered Haircuts Work For All Textures

Thinking about transitioning from relaxed to natural?

Samira Wiley with her natural hair in a short, tapered haircut in 2019. Tapered haircuts are a great…

Or just tired of long locks?

Both Fitzsimons and Yusef say that they can suit anyone and work for all hair textures and curl types.

This haircut is definitely suitable for all hair types and textures, says Fitzsimons.

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Yusef says that fades are typically higher up on the head than a taper cut.

Fitzsimons agrees and notes that a fade is a much shorter style.

Yusef adds that its important to remove product build-up and accentuate natural texture for those with curls and coils.

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