Why Barbers Call the Blowout Mid Taper the Ultimate Haircut Upgrade
By James H. Sterling
Mastering face shape hair matching ensures the cut complements rather than exaggerates your facial geometry:
Round and Oval Faces: Keep the height on top elevated by 2 to 3.5 inches while cutting the mid taper sharp. This elongates the face visually and sculpts softer cheek structures.
Square Faces: Square jawlines handle this cut effortlessly. Maintain moderate height and allow the sides above the ear to keep natural bulk, reinforcing a clean, squared jawline.
Oblong and Heart Faces: Reduce the top height slightly to avoid elongating the face. Let the hair expand slightly at the sides to balance jaw width.
Once out of the chair, blowout fade styling relies on heat and airflow rather than heavy, sticky pastes. Start with damp hair and apply two or three spritzes of sea salt spray. Using a blow dryer with a nozzle attachment on medium heat, direct the airflow backward and upward from the forehead while raking your fingers through the roots. If dealing with curls, pop on a diffuser attachment to dry the coils without fuzzing out the curl definition.
Finish with a nickel-sized amount of water-based matte pomade styling paste. Rub it thoroughly between your palms until translucent, then work it through your roots toward the ends. The matte finish delivers pliable control without greasy sheen, keeping your hair touchable and wind-resistant throughout the day.
James Sterling reports on renewable energy developments, climate policy, ecological conservation, and green tech innovations around the globe.
