Two Ways to Achieve a Faux Tapered Cut

Tapered cuts seem to be all the rage right now among naturalistas, women sporting the style can be seen all over the web and social media, whether via Instagram, Twitter, Youtube and other channels. Tapered cuts are fun and can give the average twist out or other hairstyle a different flair.

They are also perfect for this summer season, because there isn’t a ton of hair falling down on your back. However, right now you may be saying:

“Yeah, those tapered cuts are cute and everything, but I don’t want to cut my hair right now”, or “Girl, it took me X amount of time to grow my hair out, don’t think for a second that I’m about to cut it!”

Well for the ladies that don’t want to make the extra commitment involved with a tapered cut, have no fear! There are a few ways to achieve a faux tapered cut, so that you can enjoy the look without having to pick up the scissors. Luckily, only a few tools are needed to achieve this look, and it can last for days at a time.

Twist Out & Perm Rods*

 Items Needed:

►Clips (to section)

►Tangle Teaser/ Comb

►Styling Gel

►Perm Rods* (Small, Medium, and Large)

►Bobby pins*/ Hair Pins

Bantu Knots, Twist Out & Perm Rods*

Items Needed:

►Clips (to section)

►Styling Gel

►Perm Rods (Small, Medium, and Large)

►Bobby pins*/ Hair Pins

►Hair Pick

This faux tapered cut looks great, doesn’t take a lot of time, and you can revert back to your regular length in no time. You also don’t have to worry about the long term, and sometimes time consuming maintenance that is also involved with having such a short cut. Step away from the scissors and try picking up some perm rods*!

Have you attempted the faux tapered cut? What were your results?