Taper Slick Back Hairstyles for Men: Modern Styles and Styling Tips

Introduction

The taper slick back hairstyles are classic ones that blend modern and smart features, making them sleek, refined and polished as these hairstyles remain all time preferred choice of men through the decades and across the globe. It has wide range of acceptability and appeal because of its trendy and sophisticated appearance as these styles suit to all the occasions — professional, casual, carefree, formal and informal. These hairstyles have adaptability of majority of the individuals because these styles look great on almost all the face structures and hair types – straight, curly, wavy etc., The hairstyles have popular variations like low, mid and high tapers and thus become versatile and multifaceted.   

Different taper hairstyles can be discussed as under;

LOW TAPER SLICK BACK 

Low taper slick back is a perfect suit to the gentlemen as it offers a sleek, sophisticated and polished appearance. The style is a combination

of classic slick back top and neat and refined faded sides as both styles make a perfect blend close to the ear and neckline and this vivid contrast show a refined, subtle and versatile look. The taper begins at the sideburns and gradually becomes shorter to the neck but it never gets skin tight. The thick hair on top is slicked back giving a slight lift on the front. The smooth, definitive and controlled hair on top, even blending on the sides and a matte finish make this hairstyle perfect for all hair types and face structures.      

HOW TO ACHIEVE LOW TAPER SLICK BACK HAIRSTYLE?

1. The preparation begins with the semi-damp hair
2. A vent brush is used to blow dry the hair backward.
3. A styling cream, pomade or gel is applied for hold and gloss
4. For a matte finish, hair is styled with a fine-toothed comb.

HIGH TAPER SLICK BACK

The high taper slick back is an edgy, smart, classic and sleek hairstyle for men featuring lower hair and faded sides which begin high up the head. The style offers a striking contrast between the faded sides and thick top. The thick hair at the crown of the head are combed back for having a neat, refined and subtle appearance. The hairstyle is perfect for square or diamond face structure and all hair types.

HOW TO ACHIEVE HIGH TAPER SLICK BACK HAIRSTYLE?

1. The styling begins with the slightly damp hair
2. A blow drier is directed to the hair for backward direction
3. A styling cream or pomade is used for hold and definitive look
4. The fine-toothed comb is used for a sleek finish.

SHARP TAPER SLICK BACK HAIRSTYLE

The sharp taper slick back is a hairstyle of stylish people who want to convey that style really matters as it offers a classic, smart and smooth comb back offering a combination of tightly faded sides and back and a thick top. The voluminous hair at the top is given an even and smooth flow to back for presenting a neat, polished and subtle mien.   

HOW TO GET SHARP TAPER SLICK BACK HAIRSTYLE?

1. The styling begins with the damp hair
2. A prestyler like a mousse or sea salt spray is applied for volume
3. A pomade is applied for a straight and tighter look
4. A blow dryer and a brush is used for backward flow and volume

MID TAPER SLICK BACK HAIRSTYLE

The mid taper slick back is a favorite hairstyle of sober and serious gentlemen who want to show maturity and sophistication, The style features thick top hair sweeping back from the front while the sides and back are kept mid-faded or mid-tapered. A even and smooth flow from top to sides and back is ensured for having a clean, subtle, sublime and modern appearance with all smarty and edgy  aspects. Suitable for all face structures and hair types, the hairstyle is a combination of classic elegance, versatility and modern features of the contemporary era.   

HOW TO GET MID TAPER SLICK BACK HAIRSTYLE?

1. The styling begins with the semi-damp hair
2. A molding paste, pomade or wax is applied for control and volume
3. A blow dryer can be used for more voluminous look
4. The finishing touches are given with a fine-toothed comb neat and sleek

CLASSIC TAPER SLICK BACK HAIRSTYLE

Classic taper slick back hairstyle transcends time and territorial boundaries and is all time popular among the gentlemen who want to have a sober, sublime and sleek appearance. The hairstyle features thick top and the hair gets short towards the back and around the ears and thus makes a neat, edgy and refined look having no harsh or definitive lines. The style is so perfect for the serious people that it is called a business cut suitable for different hair types and face structures. Its sleek and sophisticated appearance becomes more appealing because hair length near the ears kept a bit heavier than the the faded one.

HOW TO GET CLASSIC TAPER SLICK BACK HAIRSTYLE?

1.The classic taper slick back hairstyle is augmented with a product such as pomade, clay or paste on a semi-damp hair.

2. It can be styled in different ways like brushed back or textured.
3. For a matte finish, a product like pomade is applied hold and shine.

LONG TAPER SLICK BACK HAIRSTYLE

Long taper slick back hairstyle has all the versatality showing bold and aggressive approach. It is recommended for those who have particularity towards clean, refined and polished appearance, The longer hair on top is combed back while the back and sides evenly kept tapered as the artistic style blends faded sides and voluminous top showing no harsh lines all through the top to the sides and back. The style is perfect for both the casual and formal occasions.

HOW TO ACHIEVE LONG TAPER SLICK BACK HAIRSTYLE?

1. The styling is begun on the damp hair for a hold
2. A volume boosting product like sea salt spray or mousse applied to give a lift
3. A blow dryer with a vent brush or fine-toothed comb is used for upward lift and backward flow
4. For a refined finish, a pomade or clay is applied.

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