High Top Afro

About the High Top Afro

Cut & Silhouette: Description: High box fade with tight, upright curls on top, featuring a sharp disconnect from the closely faded sides and back. Key Details: The sides and back are clipped to a high skin fade, graduating to bare skin around the temples and nape. The top is left significantly longer and fuller, forming a distinct, rounded-rectangular shape that stands upright, creating a clear high-contrast disconnect. Ear coverage: above-ear (ears fully exposed). Sideburns: faded to skin. Nape/neckline: tapered to skin with a clean, sharp line-up. Length: Overall: Top height approximately 3.75–4.25 in (9.5–11 cm) from scalp. Front: Hairline sharply lined up; curls stand upright at the same height as the rest of the top. Sides: Faded from ~0.25 in (0.5 cm) at the transition line to skin at the lower temples and above the ears. Back/Nape: Matches the high skin fade of the sides. Fringe: Not a distinct fringe; the front edge of the top mass is a clean, sharp line-up. Front/Bangs & Parting: Description: The front hairline is precisely lined up, and the curly mass stands vertically, without traditional bangs or fringe. Parting: No distinct part line; hair is styled to stand upright from the crown. Texture & Finish: Natural Texture: Coily (Type 4A–4B) with dense, tight curls. Styled Finish: Defined, moisturized curls with a clean, sharp perimeter line-up. Matte to low-shine finish. Hold level 3/5 (light curl definer or pomade to maintain shape and definition). Volume & Density: Description: Extremely high volume at the top, creating a dense, solid block of curls, contrasting sharply with the flat, skin-faded sides and back. Thickness: Very thick and dense curl pattern. Color: Base Color: Black, neutral tone. Multi-tonal Effects: Uniform color; no visible highlights or artificial dye.

Who Should Get This Cut

The High Top Afro is a versatile style that works particularly well for men looking for a balanced, flattering cut. It suits a range of face shapes and hair textures, and can be adapted for both casual and more polished looks. If you want a style that's easy to maintain while still looking sharp, this could be the perfect choice.