8. The Brushed-Forward Tapered Crop with Temple Softness
How to Make
The brushed-forward tapered crop with temple softness features short sides and nape graduation, while the crown layers are styled forward toward the face before kicking upward softly at the front hairline. For women over fifty, directing the hair forward provides flattering, soft coverage for thinning temples and forehead lines while maintaining an energetic, modern silhouette. The forward flow of the hair creates a streamlined appearance that emphasizes the eyes and cheekbones. The tips along the front hairline are softened with vertical point-cuts, allowing them to flick upward easily with a light touch of styling cream.
Taper the nape and sides closely against the head using the scissor-over-comb method, shaping the sideburns into delicate points in front of the ears. Move to the crown, taking horizontal subsections and over-directing each slice forward toward the face before cutting the ends with standard shears. This forward over-direction ensures the layers stay slightly longer toward the front hairline, reaching approximately three inches in length. Use texturizing shears along the front fringe to shatter the perimeter into piecey points. Apply a root-lifting foam to damp hair, blow-dry the hair forward from the crown toward the face using a flat vent brush, and use your fingertips to flick the front fringe upward into soft, separated spikes, securing the shape with a spritz of matte texturizing spray.