Here's What to Know Before Getting a Taper Haircut.

Taper haircuts are big this season, and we're not surprised.

But for those of you who are unfamiliar, a tapered haircut is a unisex style where the hair is longer at the top of the head and gradually gets shorter as it descends down the nape of the neck and the sides of the head, according to Jamila Powell, founder of Naturally Drenched, and owner of Maggie Rose Salon,

The low maintenance cut is easy to style with just a little product and can be worn messy or tweaked up for a more formal look — so with this much versatility, it's no wonder it has so much appeal.

That said, if you don't have a lot of time to spend fussing over your hair in the morning, but want to experiment with something new, a tapered haircut is perfect.

But wait a minute, don't all run to the salon at once. While tapered haircuts are a great option for men and women of all ages, we asked Powell and Nunzio Saviano, stylist and owner of Nunzio Saviano Salon, what you need to know before getting a tapered haircut. Read on to find out what they had to say.

Are Tapered Haircuts Suitable For Any Hair Texture?

Yes. Whether your hair is curly, straight or natural, a tapered cut can work for you. However, Saviano adds that it's very important to know that regardless of your hair texture, if your hair is tapered at the hairline it will become very short.

"Your hair will almost be to the skin," he says. "Sometimes the stylist will leave it natural looking or finish with a trimmer for more definitive lines. Regardless of how it's done, the hair is very short."

How Does a Tapered Haircut Differ From a Fade?

"A tapered haircut typically starts out longer at the top of the head and gets shorter as you go down to the natural hairline on the nape and sides of the head," says Powell. "A fade is a taper that gradually takes the hair down to the skin, so that it looks like the hairline on the sides and back of your head 'fades' away before it reaches the natural hairline. A fade is a very short version of a taper."

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