Hi, I’m Hakan — a men’s grooming specialist with over a decade of experience creating modern, wearable looks. The blowout taper blends a voluminous, textured top with clean, tapered sides for a balanced, masculine silhouette. It suits straight to wavy hair, works well on oval, square and heart-shaped faces, and adapts from conservative workplaces to creative scenes. In this post I’ll walk you through 21 curated images showing length, taper degrees, fades and styling finishes so you can show your barber exactly what you want. Expect practical tips on how to blow-dry for height, which brushes and products to use (matte paste, light hold pomade, heat protectant), and simple maintenance routines to keep the shape between cuts. Whether you want a high-volume weekend look or a neat office version, these variations make the blowout taper a versatile go-to.
Textured Curly Top with Tapered Sides — Mens Modern Curly Hairstyle
This modern curly top with tapered sides suits oval, square and heart-shaped faces by adding height and softening the jawline; it also pairs well with a short, blended beard for balanced proportions. Ask your barber for a low-to-mid skin or scissor taper on the sides and length left on top (3–4 inches) with point-cutting or texturizing to separate curls. Styling technique: start with a microfiber towel blot to remove excess water, apply a leave-in conditioner or curl cream, then scrunch and diffuse on low heat to build volume. For finish, use a light matte paste or curl-defining mousse to separate strands and a few sprays of sea-salt spray for texture. Tools needed: clippers, scissors, thinning shears, wide-tooth comb, blow dryer with diffuser, microfiber towel. Products required: sulfate-free shampoo, hydrating conditioner, leave-in cream, light-hold matte paste or mousse, occasional deep conditioner. Difficulty level: medium — requires a professional cut and consistent daily shaping. Maintenance tips: trim sides every 4–6 weeks, condition weekly, avoid overwashing, and sleep on a satin pillowcase to protect curl integrity.
Textured Pompadour with Faded Sides — Modern Mens Short Back & Sides
This textured pompadour with faded sides suits oval, square and diamond faces best, and works well for round faces because the height on top adds vertical balance. Avoid if your face is already very long — the added height can over‑elongate. To style: towel blot damp hair, apply a volumizing pre‑styler or sea‑salt spray at the roots, then blow‑dry while lifting the hair with a round brush or fingers to build volume. Work a small amount of matte clay or low‑shine pomade through the mid‑lengths and ends, shaping the front into a loose quiff with your fingers for texture. Finish with a light hold hairspray or texture spray to lock movement. Tools needed: hairdryer, round or vent brush, wide‑tooth comb, styling mirror and a trimmer for side maintenance. Products required: pre‑styling spray, matte clay/pomade or wax, light hairspray, and beard oil for a neat finish. Difficulty: moderate — daily styling takes 5–10 minutes. Maintenance: refresh the fade every 3–5 weeks, trim top every 6–8 weeks, wash 2–3 times weekly and condition to preserve texture and manageability.
Textured Pompadour with Tapered Sides — Modern Mens Voluminous Style
This textured pompadour with tapered/low-fade sides is a contemporary, versatile look that works best on oval, square and diamond face shapes—its height balances stronger jawlines and adds length for round faces. To style, towel-dry hair until slightly damp, apply a volumizing pre-styler (sea-salt spray or mousse), then blow-dry using a round brush or vent brush while lifting roots and directing length back and slightly to the side. Finish by working a medium-hold matte clay or pomade through the mid-lengths and ends with your fingers to create separation and natural movement; lock with a light-hold hairspray if needed. Tools: blow dryer with nozzle, round or vent brush, wide-tooth comb, and quality scissors/clipper for upkeep. Products: pre-styler (volume spray/mousse), heat protectant, matte clay/paste, light hairspray; beard oil/conditioner for facial hair. Difficulty: medium — needs basic blow-dry technique and regular practice to shape. Maintenance: trim sides every 3–6 weeks, keep top 3–6+ inches depending on desired volume, shampoo 2–3× weekly, condition regularly, and reshape with small trims to maintain the tapered silhouette and beard lines.
Modern Textured Quiff with Low Fade – Mens Haircut
This modern textured quiff with a low fade suits oval, square and heart-shaped faces best, and adds visual height to round faces while balancing strong jaws. It performs best with medium to thick hair and a bit of natural wave; very fine or severely receding hairlines may need alternative shapes. Styling technique: towel-dry to slightly damp, apply a root-lift or sea-salt spray, then blow-dry while lifting the front with your fingers or a round brush to create volume. Finish by working a small amount of matte clay or paste through mid-lengths and ends for separation, using a comb to shape the quiff. For a sleeker look, substitute pomade. Lock the style with a light-hold hairspray. Tools: clippers for the fade, scissors for textured layering, blow dryer, round or vent brush and a comb. Products: sea-salt or volumizing spray, matte clay/paste (or pomade), light hairspray and conditioner. Difficulty: moderate — about 5–10 minutes daily. Maintenance: refresh the fade every 3–5 weeks, trim the top every 6–8 weeks, and use regular conditioning to preserve texture and shine.
Textured Curly Top with High Skin Fade — Modern Mens Haircut
A versatile textured curly top paired with a high skin fade suits oval, square and diamond face shapes by adding height and strong cheek definition; it also flatters round faces by creating vertical balance. To style, towel-dry hair until slightly damp, mist with a sea-salt spray or lightweight volumizing mousse, then use a blow dryer with a diffuser while scrunching with your fingers to enhance natural curl and lift. Finish by working a pea-to-nickel sized amount of matte clay or texturizing paste through the mid-lengths and ends to define separation and control frizz. Tools needed: clippers for maintaining the fade, trimmer for clean lines, blow dryer with diffuser, a wide-tooth comb or fingers for shaping. Products required: pre-styler (salt spray or mousse), matte clay/paste, light hold hairspray for longevity, and a weekly moisturizing conditioner. Difficulty: moderate — requires basic clipping and blow-drying technique. Maintenance tips: refresh the fade every 3–5 weeks, trim top length as needed, deep-condition weekly to protect curls, and use a small daily water or product refresh to revive shape.
Textured Quiff with Low Taper Fade – Modern Mens Hairstyle
This textured quiff with a low taper fade gives height and movement while keeping the sides clean. Face shape suitability: best for oval, square and heart-shaped faces — the added volume on top also helps lengthen round faces and accentuate a strong jawline; men with very fine or thinning hair should use volumizing products and shorter lengths. Styling technique: start with towel-dried hair, apply a light heat protectant and a sea-salt spray or volumizing mousse, then blow-dry while lifting the front with a round brush or your fingers to create height and texture. Work a pea-sized amount of matte clay or paste between palms and rake through mid-lengths and ends, lifting at the roots for separation; finish by shaping the front with fingers or a comb. Tools needed: hairdryer with nozzle, round or vent brush, wide-tooth comb and your hands. Products required: heat protectant, sea-salt spray or mousse, matte clay/paste and optional light-hold hairspray. Difficulty: moderate — 5–10 minutes daily. Maintenance tips: trim the taper every 3–5 weeks, refresh the top every 6–8 weeks, wash 2–3 times weekly and avoid product buildup by using small amounts or clarifying occasionally.
Textured Quiff with Low Taper Fade — Modern Mens Hairstyle
This modern textured quiff with a low taper fade suits men looking for volume up top and clean sides. It flatters oval and square faces particularly well, and also complements heart and oblong shapes by adding width at the forehead; men with round faces should keep more height and sharper angles to avoid overly softening the profile. To style, towel-dry hair until slightly damp, apply a volumizing pre-styler (sea-salt spray or lightweight mousse), then blow-dry while lifting the roots with a round brush or your fingers to create lift and movement. Work a pea-sized amount of matte clay or fiber through the ends and roots, shaping the quiff with fingers for a natural, textured finish. Finish with a light-hold hairspray for extra hold if needed. Tools: hairdryer with nozzle, round or vent brush, comb and your hands. Products: pre-styler (mousse/sea-salt), matte clay/paste, optional light hairspray and dry shampoo. Difficulty: easy–medium — daily styling takes 5–10 minutes. Maintenance: trim every 3–6 weeks to keep the fade sharp and top controlled; wash 2–3 times weekly and condition regularly to maintain texture and health.
Textured Quiff with Low Fade — Mens Medium-Length Hairstyle
This textured quiff with a low fade suits oval, square and heart-shaped faces best — the height on top lengthens the face while the tapered sides keep it clean. To style, start with a salon cut: blended low fade on the sides and 3–4 inches on top with point-cut texturing. At home, towel-dry hair to damp, mist with sea-salt spray or lightweight volumizing mousse, then rough-dry lifting hair at the roots with a blow dryer and a medium round or vent brush to create volume and movement. Finish by working a pea-to-nickel sized amount of matte paste or styling cream through mid-lengths and ends, shaping the quiff with fingers for a natural, piecey look; lock with light-hold hairspray if needed. Tools: clippers for maintenance, scissors for cutting, blow dryer, round/vent brush, comb. Products: sea-salt spray/mousse, matte paste or cream, light hairspray, conditioner. Difficulty level: Moderate — requires daily styling and occasional blow-dry. Maintenance tips: trim fades every 3–5 weeks, tidy the top every 6–8 weeks, use conditioner regularly and avoid heavy waxes that weigh down texture.
Classic Side Part with Tapered Sides — Modern Pompadour for Men
This refined side-part pompadour pairs medium-length top volume with closely tapered sides for a clean, contemporary look. Face shape suitability: ideal for oval, square and heart-shaped faces — the added height elongates round faces and emphasizes a strong jawline on square profiles. Styling technique: towel-dry hair to damp, create a defined side part, then blow-dry while lifting the front with a round brush or vent brush to build volume; comb the top back and slightly over to the side for a controlled sweep. Tools needed: blow dryer, round or vent brush, fine-tooth comb, and optionally a small hair clip to hold sections while drying. Products required: lightweight volumizing spray or mousse as a pre-styler, medium-hold matte pomade or clay for texture and control, and a light hairspray for long-lasting hold. Difficulty level: moderate — basic blow-drying and combing skills are needed to achieve consistent volume and shape. Maintenance tips: visit the barber every 3–5 weeks for tapered touch-ups, use a conditioning shampoo to keep hair healthy, avoid heavy waxes that flatten volume, and restyle each morning on damp or slightly damp hair.
Textured Quiff with Tapered Sides — Modern Mens Hairstyle
This textured quiff with tapered sides suits oval, square and heart-shaped faces best and also flatters round faces by adding vertical height. To style, towel-dry hair until slightly damp, apply a sea-salt spray or lightweight pre-styler for grip, then use a blow dryer with a nozzle and a medium round or vent brush to lift the front and sweep hair back and to the side. Work a small amount of matte paste or clay through the mid-lengths and ends with your fingers, roughing strands to create separation and movement; finish with a light-hold hairspray for hold without stiffness. Tools needed: hair dryer (with nozzle), round/vent brush, wide-tooth comb and your hands for texturizing. Products required: heat protectant or sea-salt spray, matte paste or clay, light-hold hairspray and optional dry shampoo for second-day volume. Difficulty level: moderate — takes 5–10 minutes daily to shape. Maintenance tips: get a trim every 3–5 weeks to keep the taper sharp, avoid heavy oils that weigh the texture down, and refresh by misting with water and reworking product.
Textured Classic Quiff with Tapered Sides — Modern Mens Short Hairstyle
This textured quiff with tapered sides is a versatile, professional look that adds height and structure without appearing over-styled. It suits oval, square, heart and longer face shapes especially well — the height on top elongates round faces while the tapered sides emphasize a strong jawline. To style: towel-dry hair to damp, apply a small amount of sea-salt spray or light pre-styler, then blow-dry while lifting at the roots with a round brush or your fingers to create volume. Work a pea-sized amount of matte clay or paste between your palms and run through mid-lengths to ends, using the fingers or a wide-tooth comb to shape the quiff and define texture. Finish with a light-hold hairspray or micro-finish spray for hold without stiffness. Tools needed: blow dryer, round or vent brush, fine-tooth comb (optional). Products required: pre-styling spray (or salt spray), matte clay/paste, light hairspray. Difficulty: easy–medium — quick once mastered but requires daily shaping. Maintenance: visit the barber every 3–6 weeks for tapered sides, shampoo 2–3x weekly with conditioner as needed, and avoid heavy products that flatten the lift.
Modern Textured Quiff with Tapered Sides
This modern textured quiff pairs medium-length, wavy top hair with short, tapered sides for a clean, natural finish. It flatters oval and square faces particularly well, adding height to round faces and softening angular jawlines on heart-shaped faces. Styling technique: start with towel‑damped hair, apply a sea-salt spray or lightweight mousse for grip, then blow-dry while lifting at the roots with your fingers or a vent brush to create volume. Use a small amount of matte clay or paste, work it evenly through the mid-lengths and ends, and define texture by raking with fingers; finish with a light-hold hairspray if needed. Tools needed: blow dryer with nozzle, vent or round brush, fingers/comb. Recommended products: sea-salt spray or volumizing mousse, matte clay/pomade, light hairspray, sulfate-free shampoo and conditioner. Difficulty level: easy–medium — expect 5–10 minutes daily styling once lengths are set. Maintenance tips: get trims every 4–6 weeks to preserve the taper, avoid heavy waxes that weigh the hair down, condition regularly, and use a pre-styling product to maintain volume for finer hair.
Textured Modern Quiff with Short Sides — Mens Wavy Hairstyle
This textured quiff with short, tapered sides and a longer wavy top flatters oval, square and heart-shaped faces by adding height and softening angular jawlines. To style, work a small amount of pre-styling spray or sea-salt spray into towel-dried hair, then blow-dry while lifting sections at the roots with your fingers or a medium round brush to build volume and natural wave. Use a hairdryer on medium heat and finish by raking in a matte clay or low-shine paste for separation and hold; a light mist of flexible hairspray locks the look without stiffness. Tools needed: hairdryer, medium round brush or vent brush, and your fingers for final shaping. Products required: heat protectant or pre-styler, sea-salt or texturizing spray, matte clay/paste, and optional flexible hairspray. Difficulty: moderate — basic blow-dry skills make this quick once you learn the motion. Maintenance: trim the sides every 3–5 weeks to keep the contrast, refresh length on top every 6–8 weeks, avoid heavy shampoos (2–3x/week), and use a lightweight conditioner to preserve texture. Sleep on a loose cotton pillowcase and re-style with a little water and product for day-two looks.
Mens Messy Textured Quiff with Low Taper Fade
This modern textured quiff suits oval, square and heart-shaped faces by adding height and structure while softening strong jawlines. It can work for round faces if you keep the sides tighter and the top higher. To style: towel-dry hair to damp, apply a volumizing mousse or sea-salt spray at the roots, then blow-dry using your fingers or a medium round brush to lift the front and create natural waves. Work a pea-to-quarter-sized amount of matte clay or paste through the mid-lengths and ends, scrunching and separating strands for a piecey look. Finish with a light-hold hairspray to lock shape without stiffness. Tools needed: hairdryer with nozzle, round or vent brush, wide-tooth comb and a styling mirror. Products: pre-styler (sea-salt spray or mousse), matte clay/paste, optional low-hold hairspray. Difficulty: intermediate — requires basic blow-drying technique and product control. Maintenance tips: schedule a low taper/skin fade every 3–5 weeks and a trim of the top every 6–8 weeks, avoid daily heavy shampoos to preserve texture, and use a weekly deep conditioner if hair is frequently heat-styled.
Textured Pompadour / Modern Quiff with Tapered Sides for Men
This textured pompadour/quiff with tapered sides suits oval, square and heart-shaped faces best — it adds height and balances wider jawlines while softening longer faces. The cut keeps length on top (3–5 inches) with short, graduated sides for a clean silhouette. Styling technique: towel-dry to damp, apply a volumizing or sea-salt spray as a pre-styler, then blow-dry using a round or vent brush (or your fingers for a looser finish) while lifting at the roots to create height and movement. Work a pea-to-quarter-sized amount of matte clay, cream pomade or fiber through the top with your fingertips to define texture, shaping the front into a subtle wave or quiff; finish with a light hold hairspray for longevity. Tools needed: hairdryer with nozzle, round/vent brush, wide-tooth comb, and fingers for texturing. Products required: volumizing spray, matte clay/pomade, optional light hairspray and dry shampoo. Difficulty: moderate — requires blow-drying practice and product control. Maintenance: trim the sides every 3–5 weeks, wash 2–3 times weekly with conditioner, refresh with dry shampoo between washes, and ask your barber for layered top and a soft taper to preserve the style.
Textured Quiff with Mid Skin Fade — Mens Short Sides, Longer Top
This modern textured quiff paired with a mid skin fade is ideal for men with oval, square or diamond face shapes; it also works well to add height for round faces when kept slightly longer on top. Best suited to straight to wavy hair — thick hair benefits from thinning, while fine hair gains volume from texturizing. The barber technique: a mid skin fade on the sides blending into scissor-over-comb work on a 2–3 inch top with point-cutting or texturizing shears to create separation and movement. Styling routine: towel-dry, apply a volumizing or sea-salt pre-styler, then blow-dry with fingers or a medium round brush to lift the roots. Finish with a small amount of matte paste or clay for hold and separation; use light hairspray for all-day control. Tools needed: clippers (various guards), barber scissors, texturizing shears, comb, blow-dryer, round brush. Difficulty: moderate — quick daily styling once learned. Maintenance: trim every 3–5 weeks to preserve the fade, shampoo 2–3 times weekly, condition regularly, and refresh shape with water or a touch of product each morning.
Textured Voluminous Quiff — Modern Mens Quiff/Pompadour Style
This textured voluminous quiff suits oval, square and heart-shaped faces best — it adds height to balance wider cheeks and softens angular jaws. Avoid for very long faces unless sides are kept shorter to add width. To style: towel-dry hair to damp, apply a small amount of lightweight volumizing mousse or sea-salt spray, then blow-dry using a round brush or vent brush while lifting the hair at the roots and sweeping it back and slightly to one side. Finish by working a pea-sized amount of matte clay or medium-hold pomade through the roots and ends with fingers for separation and texture. Tools needed: hairdryer with nozzle, round brush (medium), wide-tooth comb or fingers for shaping. Products required: heat protectant, volumizing mousse or sea-salt spray, matte paste/clay or light pomade, and a light-hold hairspray for all-day control. Difficulty: moderate — requires blow-drying technique and daily shaping. Maintenance tips: trim sides every 3–5 weeks to preserve silhouette, shampoo 2–3 times weekly to avoid stripping styling product, and use a weekly clarifying shampoo if build-up occurs.
Textured Curly Top with Tapered Sides – Modern Mens Hairstyle
Textured, medium-length top with tapered sides suited to men with wavy-to-curly hair. The added volume on top complements oval, square and heart-shaped faces by creating height and balancing proportions; men with round faces can wear it if the sides are kept tight to add contrast. To style, towel-dry hair to damp, apply a small amount of curl-enhancing cream or sea-salt spray, then blow-dry using a diffuser or fingers while lifting at the roots to build volume. Use a wide-tooth comb or fingers to define waves and finish with a matte clay or light-hold pomade for separation and hold. Tools needed: clippers for side taper, scissors for texturing the top, blow-dryer with diffuser, wide-tooth comb. Products: heat protectant, curl cream/sea-salt spray, matte clay/paste, light hairspray. Difficulty: moderate — requires a 5–10 minute daily routine once cut correctly. Maintenance: schedule a trim every 4–6 weeks to maintain the fade and remove bulk; deep-condition weekly to keep curls healthy; refresh style between washes with water and a small amount of product, and sleep on a cotton or satin pillowcase to reduce frizz.
Textured Pompadour with Short Sides — Modern Mens Volume Hairstyle
This textured pompadour with trimmed sides suits oval, square and heart-shaped faces best — the added height lengthens round faces and balances stronger jawlines. Start with towel-dried hair at about 70% dry. Apply a light pre-styling product (sea-salt spray or volumizing mousse) through the roots. Using a blow dryer with a concentrator nozzle and a medium round brush or vent brush, lift hair at the front and direct it backward to build volume and natural flow. Finish by warming a pea-sized amount of matte clay or medium-hold pomade between palms, working from the back forward to separate strands and create texture; use a fine-tooth comb for definition if you want a cleaner line. Tools needed: hairdryer with nozzle, round or vent brush, fine comb. Products required: pre-styler (spray or mousse), matte clay or medium pomade, optional light hairspray for hold. Difficulty: moderate — requires 5–10 minutes daily and some practice to shape volume. Maintenance: trim sides every 4–6 weeks, condition regularly, wash 2–3 times weekly, and refresh style during the day with a bit of water or reworkable paste.
Textured Wavy Quiff with Tapered Sides
This textured wavy quiff pairs a voluminous, tousled top with shorter tapered sides — ideal for oval, square, heart and slightly oblong faces because the height adds balance while the texture softens strong angles. Best suited to medium-to-thick naturally wavy hair; fine hair can adapt with volumizing products and a root-lifting dryer technique, while very curly hair will need extra smoothing. Styling technique: towel-dry to damp, apply a sea-salt spray or lightweight mousse, then blow-dry using fingers or a vent/round brush to lift at the roots and direct waves forward for the quiff. Finish by working a pea-sized amount of matte clay or paste through the mid-lengths and ends for separation; shape with fingers and lock with a light hold hairspray if needed. Tools needed: hairdryer with nozzle, vent or medium round brush, wide-tooth comb and fingers. Products required: sea-salt or volumizing spray, matte paste/clay, light hairspray, occasional deep conditioner. Difficulty: moderate — daily shaping required. Maintenance: trim sides every 4–6 weeks, refresh length on top every 8–10 weeks, wash 2–3 times weekly and use a weekly conditioner to maintain shine and control frizz.
Textured Pompadour with Low Fade — Modern Mens Side-Swept Hairstyle
A textured pompadour with a low fade delivers clean, refined sides and volume on top for a modern, versatile look. Face-shape suitability: ideal for oval, square, and heart-shaped faces; adding height at the crown also helps elongate round faces. Styling technique: start with towel‑dried hair, apply a light pre-styler (sea salt spray or volumizing mousse), then blow-dry while lifting the roots with a round or vent brush to build volume. Work a pea-sized amount of matte clay or medium-hold pomade through the top with your fingers, shape the front upward and back for a soft pompadour, and finish by combing lightly for a defined silhouette or using fingers for a textured finish. Tools needed: hairdryer, round or vent brush, fine-tooth comb, and clippers/scissors for the cut. Products required: volumizing pre-styler, matte clay/pomade (medium hold), light-hold hairspray and dry shampoo for day two. Difficulty level: medium — daily blow-drying and product work required but straightforward once practiced. Maintenance tips: trim the fade every 3–5 weeks, use conditioner and a weekly clarifying wash to avoid product buildup, and restyle with a damping spray and small product touch-up between washes.
As a styling pro, my top advice for the blowout taper is to focus on length proportion and drying technique: leave enough length on top (2–5 inches depending on texture) and choose a taper level that complements your hairline and lifestyle. At the barber, show one of the 21 reference images and ask for graduated tapering rather than an abrupt undercut if you want a polished transition. For daily styling, towel-dry, apply a lightweight heat protectant, then use a round brush and blow dryer to lift the roots. Finish with a matte paste or light pomade for texture and hold; avoid heavy gels that crush volume. Schedule trims every 4–6 weeks to maintain the taper and shape. Small changes to length, fade intensity, or product will shift the look from classic to modern — experiment with the images here as your roadmap and customize with your barber.
