Wavy Textured Blowout with Tapered Sides for Medium Hair

About This Style

Key Features

• Sweeping vertical volume at the front hairline that pushes back into deep, structured waves.
• Medium-length top (5-10 cm) specifically point-cut to enhance the natural Type 2 wavy texture.
• Softly tapered sides (6-20 mm) that maintain enough length to blend smoothly into the sideburns and beard.
• A rounded, full silhouette at the crown that prevents the back of the head from looking flat or disconnected.
• Backward-flowing hair direction that creates interlocking layers and dynamic movement throughout the entire style.
• A matte to low-shine finish that emphasizes the thick, natural density of the hair without looking greasy or weighed down.

Getting the Cut

1. Request a classic wavy blowout silhouette with a scissor-cut top, leaving approximately 5 to 10 centimeters of length to maximize your natural wave potential.
2. Ask the barber for extensive point-cutting, slide-cutting, and deep texturizing throughout the top and crown to remove excess bulk and encourage fluid movement.
3. Instruct your barber to taper the sides and back using a #2 or #3 clipper guard (6-20mm), ensuring it remains a soft, classic taper rather than a harsh, high skin fade.
4. Specify that the transition from the shorter sides to the voluminous medium top needs to be seamlessly blended using a meticulous scissor-over-comb technique.
5. Emphasize keeping the front hairline full and exceptionally long, providing enough weight and length to be blown back with a round brush for maximum root lift.
6. Request a natural, softly tapered neckline at the nape that follows your natural hair growth pattern, avoiding a blocked-off or squared edge for a more organic finish.
7. Have the barber blend the sideburns smoothly into your short facial hair, creating a cohesive, well-framed look that balances the height on top.

Daily Routine

1. Start your routine by washing your hair or thoroughly dampening it with a spray bottle, then gently towel-dry until it is just slightly moist but not dripping.
2. Apply a generous dime-sized amount of high-quality sea salt spray or a volumizing pre-styler mousse evenly, working it deep from the roots to the very tips.
3. Use a professional hairdryer set to medium heat and high speed, directing the airflow strictly backwards from your forehead to establish the foundational direction.
4. While blow-drying, use a vented round brush to hook the hair at the front hairline, pulling it directly upwards at the roots to generate maximum vertical volume.
5. As the hair reaches about 80% dry, drop the brush and switch to using your fingers to scrunch, twist, and push the waves backward, enhancing your natural Type 2 texture.
6. Hit the hair with the cold shot button on your dryer for 30 seconds to lock the volume and wave pattern in place before applying any finishing products.
7. Scoop out a nickel-sized amount of matte clay or styling paste, emulsifying it completely between your palms until it feels warm and transparent.
8. Work the product through your hair starting from the back crown and moving forward, raking your fingers through the top to define the wavy strands and piecey texture.

Products & Tools

• Volumizing sea salt spray or thickening mousse for essential pre-styling root lift and texture building.
• High-hold, matte-finish styling clay or paste to provide all-day structure without unwanted shine.
• Flexible hold hairspray to lock the blowout in place while resisting humidity and wind throughout the day.
• Professional hairdryer with a concentrator nozzle attachment for precise, directional airflow.
• Small to medium vented round brush to maximize tension and vertical volume at the front hairline.
• Wide-tooth comb for detangling wet hair safely without disrupting the natural wave pattern.

Maintenance

• Schedule a maintenance trim with your barber every 3 to 4 weeks to keep the sides sharp and prevent the top from becoming too heavy and unmanageable.
• Wash your hair only 2 to 3 times a week using a hydrating sulfate-free shampoo to prevent the wavy texture from drying out and frizzing.
• Use a lightweight, leave-in conditioner on non-wash days to keep the thick hair manageable, soft, and easy to restyle.
• Avoid heavy, oil-based pomades or gels that will weigh down the blowout and completely collapse your carefully crafted volume.
• Sleep on a silk or satin pillowcase to reduce overnight friction, which helps preserve the wave structure for a much easier morning restyling session.

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