After having my tapered fro' for a month the most important thing I've learned was that the short do was actually kinda high maintenance. Most days I would have to co-wash, style, and then blow dry my hair for at least 15-20 mins. 15 to 20 mins may not seem like a lot to some but imagine having to do that every day and to blow dry for such a long time my hair still wouldn't be dry.... yeah! I also experienced some growth within the month which meant I would have to get frequent cuts. This cut has it's pros and cons but the biggest pro is that it's such a fly natural hairstyle. So I have put together my top 4 tips to consider before tapering your short do.
1.Know how short you want your cut.
If you want to keep some length all over your hair, know that you may not be able to really see the tapered cut as well and your hair may just end up looking like a regular teeny weeny afro. Look online for inspiration.
2.Go to a PROFESSIONAL!
I can't stress this enough. Going to someone that is not only a professional but knows how to cut hair AND natural hair at that is essential in getting the job done right the first time for this cut. Sometimes doing it yourself or getting a friend to do it may leave your uneven or even worse damaged because of how they cut the hair.
3.Be prepared to go back for more.
It wasn't until I cut my hair into the tapered twa that I really was able to see just how fast my hair grows. I had my cut for less than a month and I had areas of my head that were growing out like a Chia pet commercial.
4. Keep in mind your curl patterns.
If you're someone like me that likes to wear your hair curly then this tip is for you. I have several curl patterns in my hair, the back is WAY tighter and kinkier than the front, so when I styled my hair and even getting it cut I had to keep in mind that that back portion of my head would shirk up a lot more than the front once dry.
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