For the sponge twists and high fade, sponge twists are combined with a high fade for a modern, easygoing look. The twisted curls add texture, while the fade keeps the style sharp and defined.

For coarse, curly hair, try a skin fade on the sides with twist curls ... in conditioner for 1 minute then rub your hair with a curl sponge ($9, amazon.com) in a circular motion starting in ...

If you go back even further, you'll find jeri curls and afros. Even further, and conks and civil rights' cuts — the not quite fade/not quite ceasar/not quite curl/not quite coarse with the not ...