Textured High-Volume Blowout with Tapered Sides for Thick Hair

About This Style

Key Features

• Dramatic upward and backward sweep at the front hairline creating maximum vertical volume.
• Clean tapered sides ranging from 6mm to 20mm, keeping the edges neat but structurally soft.
• Medium length top (5-10cm) heavily texturized to prevent thick hair from looking blocky.
• Unique directional flow at the back crown, converging into a textured V-shape at the nape.
• Smooth yet piecey texture achieved through blow-drying, highlighting natural straight hair.
• Balanced, rounded silhouette that elongates the face while maintaining weight at the ridges.

Getting the Cut

1. Request a classic blowout shape with a medium length top, leaving roughly 5 to 10 centimeters for maximum vertical styling volume.
2. Ask for the sides and back to be taken down with a #2 to #6 clipper guard (approximately 6-20mm), avoiding a harsh skin fade to keep the overall look soft and balanced.
3. Specify a scissor-over-comb technique for the transition around the parietal ridge to ensure a seamless, natural blend between the tapered short sides and the longer top canopy.
4. Instruct the barber to use point cutting and texturizing shears extensively throughout the top to remove excess bulk, which is crucial for thick, dense hair to prevent it from looking blocky.
5. Ask for the front hairline (the fringe area) to be left slightly longer than the crown to adequately support a high-volume, swept-back quiff.
6. Request a natural, gently tapered neckline at the back, allowing the hair to flow and converge naturally into a subtle V-shape rather than cutting a harsh, squared-off line.
7. Remind them to leave just enough weight at the back crown so the hair doesn't stick straight up, allowing it to lay back smoothly into the blowout shape.

Daily Routine

1. Start your routine with freshly washed, towel-dried hair so it is damp but definitely not dripping wet, providing the perfect foundation for heat styling.
2. Apply a generous amount of high-quality heat protectant and a volume-enhancing pre-styler mousse, distributing it evenly from the roots to the ends using a wide-tooth comb.
3. Using a professional blow dryer on medium heat and high speed, direct the airflow upward at the front hairline while actively lifting the roots with a medium-sized vented round brush.
4. Work your way back section by section, blow-drying the top backward and slightly to your preferred side, maintaining strong tension on the brush to smooth out the naturally straight texture.
5. For the back of the head, carefully direct the airflow downward and toward the center nape to replicate and reinforce that unique, converging V-shape flow seen in the cut.
6. Once the hair is 100% dry and the foundational shape is locked in, switch the hair dryer to the cold shot button and blast the style for 30 to 45 seconds to set the volume in place.
7. Emulsify a nickel-sized amount of high-hold, matte-finish styling clay or paste in your palms until it becomes warm and transparent, then gently rake it through the top canopy.
8. Finish by pinching and piecing out individual strands at the front hairline and crown to add sharp definition and secure the casually rugged, textured aesthetic for the rest of the day.

Products & Tools

• Volumizing pre-styling mousse or sea salt spray to build foundational grit and root lift.
• High-quality heat protectant spray to shield thick hair from daily blow-dryer damage.
• Heavy-duty matte clay or styling paste offering high hold and a natural, low-shine finish.
• Professional blow dryer equipped with a concentrator nozzle attachment for precise airflow control.
• Medium-sized vented round brush to maximize root lift and smooth out straight hair types.
• Wide-tooth comb for initial detangling and evenly distributing pre-styling products.

Maintenance

• Schedule barber visits every 3 to 4 weeks to keep sides crisp and maintain the structural integrity of the blowout.
• Wash hair 2 to 3 times a week using a clarifying shampoo to prevent the buildup of intensive styling clays and pastes.
• Apply a lightweight conditioner focused only on the ends to keep thick hair manageable without weighing down the roots.
• Sleep on a silk pillowcase to minimize nighttime friction, reducing morning frizz and preserving the blowout shape.
• Avoid applying heavy styling products to wet hair, as this will collapse the volume and ruin the silhouette.

Best For