A taper shortens only the hairline at the sideburns and the nape, so the cut looks clean and deliberate while the rest of your length stays intact. It is the right call when you want a sharp outline without the high contrast of a full fade. Tapers are booked as a Haircut Only.
Styles we cut
- Low taper
Cleans the sideburns and neckline only. Subtle and office-ready. - Mid taper
Brings the taper a little higher for more definition around the ear. - Taper with texture
Paired with a textured, scissor-worked top. - Medium-length taper
Keeps real length on top and sides with a tidy edge.
Taper or fade: which should you book?
Book a taper if you want to keep length and grow your hair out, or if your work calls for a softer look. Book a fade if you want the sides noticeably shorter and a sharper contrast.
If you are unsure, book a Haircut Only and decide with your barber in the chair.
