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    HAIR GUIDE

    Clear, practical guides on perms, hair types, treatments, color, and beard care — written by the Taper Shop team in Amman.

    Permanent Treatments

    What Is a Permanent Treatment?

    Curly, wavy, or straight — how permanent services work and what to expect at Taper Shop.

    4 min read
    Hair Types

    Hair Types 101

    The full guide: the 12 curl types from 1a to 4c, plus the three things that matter more than curl — texture, density, and porosity, and how to test each at home.

    7 min read
    Hair Types

    Straight Hair (Type 1): Care & Styling

    Beat flatness and oily roots — how to build volume, texture, and all-day hold in straight hair.

    5 min read
    Hair Types

    Wavy Hair (Type 2): Care & Styling

    Define your natural S-waves and tame frizz without a stiff, crunchy finish.

    5 min read
    Hair Types

    Curly Hair (Type 3): Care & Styling

    Moisture, definition, and frizz control — the wash-day and refresh-day routine for spirals and ringlets.

    6 min read
    Hair Types

    Coily Hair (Type 4): Care & Styling

    Maximum moisture, minimum manipulation — protect, define, and grow type 4 coils and kinks.

    6 min read
    Hair Care

    Aftercare for Perms & Chemical Services

    The first 48 hours and ongoing routine that protect your investment.

    5 min read
    Hair Care

    Hair Treatments Explained

    Treatment vs haircut — when you need deep care, not just a trim.

    3 min read
    Color & Bleach

    Color, Bleaching & Wild Shades

    Highlights, bleaching, and fashion colors — what they do and how to maintain them.

    4 min read
    Grooming

    Beard Care Basics

    Trimming, shaping, and daily habits for a clean beard between barber visits.

    3 min read
    Cuts & Fades

    Fade Types Explained

    Low, mid, high, taper, skin fade, burst fade — what they mean and how to pick one.

    4 min read
    Cuts & Fades

    Hair Design & Patterns

    Lines, parts, and carved patterns — what our Design service includes and how to maintain it.

    3 min read
    Permanent Treatments

    Is a Perm Right for My Hair?

    Who gets great results, who should wait, and questions to ask before booking.

    4 min read
    Skin & Facials

    Facial Treatment — What's Included?

    Deep cleanse, nose strip, face mask — how our facial services work and how they differ.

    3 min read
    Hair Care

    Hair Care in Jordan's Climate

    Dry air, sun, and hard water — how to keep hair healthy in Amman year-round.

    4 min read
    Grooming

    Line-Up Explained

    Edge-up around hairline, neckline, and beard — when you need one vs a full cut.

    2 min read
    Grooming

    Enhancement, Styling & Blow-Dry Add-Ons

    What enhancement spray, styling, and air dryer finish do — and when to add them.

    3 min read
    Hair Care

    How to Prepare for a Perm or Color

    What to do — and avoid — in the days before chemical services at the barber.

    3 min read