Head Shapes
Flat Back of Head
A flat back of head drops more steeply behind the crown instead of curving outward.
Check yours with the head shape detector
How to tell if you have flat back of head
- In a side photo, the back of the head drops fairly straight down from the crown.
- Hair at the back may lie flat or stick up at the crown.
- Many people notice it most after a short haircut.
Haircuts for a flat back of head
Keep length and layers at the crown and back; avoid skin fades there.
Best haircuts for a flat back of head
- Ask your barber to leave more length at the crown and back.
- Avoid high skin fades at the back; a low taper keeps a rounded outline.
- Layers and texture at the back add the curve that's missing.
Flat Back of Head vs similar head shapes
Flat Back of Head vs Round HeadA round head curves out evenly at the back.
Flat Back of Head vs Square HeadA square head is flat on top rather than at the back.
Frequently asked questions
Can adults fix a flat back of head?
Adult skull shape doesn't change, but haircuts with volume at the back disguise it.
Is a flat back of head from sleeping as a baby?
Sometimes. Positional flattening in infancy is common; in adults it's harmless and easily disguised with a haircut.
