Disconnected Type 3 Curly Mohawk with High Skin Shaved Sides

About This Style

Key Features

• Stark, disconnected transition from a zero-millimeter skin shave on the sides to a thick, voluminous strip of hair on top.
• Natural Type 3 coils tightly packed together to create substantial vertical height and a deeply textured, three-dimensional silhouette.
• A continuous, unbroken Mohawk strip extending from the naturally straight front hairline completely down to the base of the neck.
• Sharp, precision-lined temple edges that cleanly frame the upper face and emphasize the stark contrast of the shaved sides.
• Distinctive separation between the high-volume crown and the well-groomed, medium-length beard, achieved via a faded sideburn gap.

Getting the Cut

1. Request a wide, disconnected Mohawk strip that runs continuously from the squared front hairline completely down to the nape of the neck.
2. Ask for a high skin fade or a complete zero-millimeter (foil shaver) shave on the sides, taking the bald section aggressively high up to the parietal ridge.
3. Instruct the barber to leave exactly 10 to 20 centimeters of uniform length on the top and back strip to allow your naturally dense, Type 3 curls to coil and stack vertically.
4. Specify that you want a hard, disconnected line between the shaved sides and the curly Mohawk strip, ensuring there is absolutely no blending or tapering along the top ridge.
5. Ask for a sharp, precision shape-up along the front hairline and temples using a detail trimmer and a straight razor to create a crisp, boxed frame for the face.
6. Have the barber completely disconnect the beard at the top of the ear, fading the sideburns down to the skin to perfectly match the shaved sides while keeping the chin and jawline full and structured.

Daily Routine

1. Start your styling routine with thoroughly damp, towel-dried hair immediately after washing with a hydrating, curl-specific shampoo and a rich, moisturizing conditioner.
2. Apply a generous, quarter-sized amount of leave-in curl cream or intensive styling custard, vigorously working it evenly from the roots to the ends of the entire Mohawk strip.
3. Use a wide-tooth comb or your fingers to gently detangle the dense curls and evenly distribute the styling product, ensuring the natural curl clumps remain intact and undisturbed.
4. Attach a large diffuser to your blow dryer and set it to a low heat and low airflow setting, gently cupping the curls at the crown and back to encourage maximum shrinkage, definition, and vertical volume.
5. Once the hair is approximately 80 percent dry, immediately stop using heat to prevent unnecessary frizz and allow the remaining moisture in the thick hair to air dry naturally.
6. Finish the styling process by scrunching a few drops of lightweight argan or jojoba hair oil into the dried curls to seal in essential moisture, add a healthy, glossy shine, and soften any residual crunchiness left behind by the styling cream.

Products & Tools

• Intensive curl-defining cream or heavy styling custard with a strong hold and a natural, deeply hydrated finish.
• Lightweight hair oil (such as pure argan or jojoba oil) for a glossy, frizz-free finishing touch.
• Professional foil shavers or balding clippers to maintain the absolute skin-tight shave on the sides at home.
• Wide-tooth detangling comb to separate thick curls safely without causing breakage or generating excessive frizz.
• High-quality blow dryer equipped with a large, deep-bowl diffuser attachment for controlled, gentle curl drying.
• Precision edge-up trimmer for keeping the front hairline and beard borders razor-sharp between barber appointments.

Maintenance

• Schedule barber visits every 1 to 2 weeks strictly to maintain the zero-millimeter shaved sides and crisp hairline edges, as stubble ruins the stark contrast.
• Limit shampooing to once or twice a week to prevent stripping essential natural oils from your dense, curly hair.
• Use a co-wash (conditioner-only wash) on non-shampoo days to keep your Type 3 coils fully hydrated, clean, and springy.
• Sleep on a silk or satin pillowcase, or wear a satin bonnet, to protect the Mohawk's curls from friction, flattening, and overnight moisture loss.
• Avoid vigorously rubbing your hair with standard cotton terrycloth towels; gently squeeze out excess moisture using a microfiber towel instead.

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