Afro taper fade, on your own face

Before: selfie prior to the afro taper fade try-onAfter: afro taper fade rendered on the same face by Lineup
Real Lineup render: same face, same lighting, only the hair changes.

The afro taper fade keeps natural coily hair full on top and tapers it short around the sides and back, so the shape stays round while the edges stay clean. It is the cut that lets an afro look deliberate rather than overgrown.

Most try-on apps flatten coily texture into something straight and generic. Lineup renders the taper while keeping your actual curl pattern, which is what the image above shows.

See the afro taper fade on YOUR face

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Questions people ask

Afro taper vs afro fade: what is the difference?

A taper is gradual and keeps some length at the sides, so the afro shape stays soft. A fade takes the sides much closer to the skin for higher contrast. The taper is the more conservative of the two.

How often does an afro taper need re-cutting?

The taper and line up stay sharp for about two to three weeks. The top can keep growing between visits, which is part of why the cut is so easy to live with.

How does the Lineup try-on work?

Upload one selfie, pick a style, and Lineup renders it on your own face in 5-15 seconds with identity-preserving AI: your face, skin tone, and expression stay exactly as they are. Your first render is free.

Is Lineup a subscription?

No. Lineup uses one-time credit packs starting at $2.99: 1 credit = 1 render, credits never expire, and there is no weekly fee, ever. A failed render never costs a credit.

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