Length kept, edges cleaned up
Locs Taper
Retained loc length on top with a clean, barbershop taper at the temples and nape — the locs stay the focus, the edges just get tidied.
Your first Safe Match preview is free- LengthMedium
- Hair typeCoily
- Daily styling5–10 min · Medium
- Salon trimevery 6–10 weeks
- Trade-offBecause locs are a longer-term commitment by nature, the taper only affects the edges — there's no quick way to go back to loose hair without cutting the locs out.
Why it works, texture and upkeep
Why it can work
Tapering only the perimeter keeps your locs' length and maturity intact while still giving the overall shape a groomed, defined outline.
Texture fit
Built for coily hair and existing locs — mostly maintained with retwisting or interlocking at the roots rather than daily styling.
Daily effort and upkeep
Medium upkeep — plan a taper refresh every 6–10 weeks to keep the edges clean, with 5–10 minutes of daily care around the hairline.
One real trade-off
Because locs are a longer-term commitment by nature, the taper only affects the edges — there's no quick way to go back to loose hair without cutting the locs out.
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