Here is what I’m referring to—flat hair is downright dead. It’s bad when it’s straight to the point, and you didn’t add any pizzazz to it. Well, the solution to that is the low taper straight hair. It’s something between haircuts that you quietly say ‘I’m here’ and at the same time shout for themselves.

In fact, one of the reasons why it isn’t so overdone or one-dimensional is that it is effortless to pull off since it can be kept clean and neat whenever the wearer feels like it instead of being restricted to one style.

What Is a Low Taper?

It’s simple — a low taper starts fading gradually down the head—around the ears and neckline. While a high fade goes almost to the temples, the low taper looks quiet and gentle.

If you have straight hair, changing to a taper will give you a new dimension to the same hair. It’s the same hair, but when a taper cut is applied, the hair’s nature gets some kind of boost. In other words, instead of looking like the hair only wants to stay where it is, it looks like you have actually done something with it even if you didn’t.

Low Taper Straight Hair Looks Worth Trying

Side-Swept Top with Subtle Taper

Not only this style can be easily accomplished without using a bunch of styling products, but it is also very low-maintenance. Keep the top long enough to style to the side. The skin fade on the sides gives it the edgy look while the long hair on the crown remains smooth.

Low Taper Fade with Middle Part

Oh, word? I’ve seen that the middle part has been trending recently. It looks a little blunt but if you pair a taper fade with straight hair, the result will be an even cleaner look. The middle part is a throwback to the past era, but the taper makes it feel fresh.

Messy Texture + Tapered Sides

For people who are into the laid-back approach, this fits you. To get some volume, nail the cut on top, use the spray, and the straight hair will play out by itself. The taper takes care of the overall style, breaking a feeling of messiness.

Slick Back with Low Taper Fade

A fresh-cut, hassle-free, and suitable-for-work style. You know the slick back doesn’t definitely have to go all the way up to the top to work for sure, right? Exactly, no need to push the straight hair so far up. The tapered sides will give it a mild dressy look, not overly formal at all.

Taper Cut with Long Top

Either go for three options of a long hair top – grow it as it is, let it fall freely naturally, or when it’s long enough you might want to tie it. This version of the long low taper straight hair style is casual yet sharp. The have to be along the ears and back sides of the head to ensure a clean finish.

Taper Styles by Hair Type & Effort Level

Style Name	Best For	Styling Effort
Side Sweep Taper	Everyday casual look	Low
Middle Part with Taper	Trendy, sleek look	Medium
Textured Messy with Taper	Laid-back weekends	Medium
Slick Back with Taper	Formal or workwear	Medium-High
Long Top with Taper	Hybrid length styling	Medium
Blonde Fade on Straight Hair	Contrast and dimension	Medium
Edge-Up with Low Taper	Sharp, fresh vibe	Medium

Blonde Straight Hair Taper

I have said before that blonde hair can reflect light in a different way and when it comes to fades and tapers, it can make the situation even more dramatic. Choosing a low taper fade on blonde straight hair will be not only a revelation but also an exhibition of the deepest detail in the hair.

Regular Hair with Sharp Angular and Low Taper

If you want to do a straight haircut justice, opt for a clean, angular front hairline cut, and a light taper effect at the back. The haircut is still structured but not heavy.

How to Maintain a Low Taper Straight Hair

The hair is usually the first part of the head where it becomes visible that it’s too long. In other words, the level of the taper starts blending in with the rest of the hair, unless you trim the sides regularly. Once every 2–3 weeks will suffice.

Try some good low-weight products like cream or matte clays. Avoid gels, especially for straight hair that is not styled with a wet look. And dry shampoo is on the list as an efficient product.

FAQs

1. How long can a low taper hold on to straight hair?
Typically, anything between 2 to 3 weeks is fine, after which you may need to get it cleaned up again.

2. How can you tell the difference between a low taper and a fade?
Taper merely is fading at the edges while the fade has its blending high up in the sides part.

3. Is low taper suitable for thick straight hair?
No doubt, the low taper cut gives one an advantage in that it preserves a good amount of hair at the top and at the same time controls the sides.

4. Is it possible to do a low taper fade with straight hair at home?
This would be a simple haircut to do at home since the cuts are fading numbers with the variation coming from the settings atop clippers.

5. Can you get tapers with straightened and dyed hair?
Sure, a very good example is the blonde one. Lighter colors make the fade appear more distinct.
To sum up, a low taper seems like the best solution if you have straight hair and are seeking for a little change. I