A faded regular haircut creates an understated yet fashionable style. A fade is the ideal solution for creating an attractive yet subtle appearance, perfect for guys with curly or thick hair and those trying to conceal thinning locks.
Before visiting your barber, choose which kind of fade you would like – there are low, medium, and high fades and taper, skin, and shadow fade cuts available.
Fade Lines
Although all fade haircuts feature a gradual transition of lengths from the sides and back of your head, several distinct fade lines vary in size, visibility, and intensity; some might be easier or harder to maintain depending on their design.
First, decide how high or low you would like your fade lines to be. Next, using a clipper over comb technique, clean up any existing fade lines by clipper over comb – an effective way to achieve what you desire without risking sharp edges or razor burns.
Fancy fades are an elegant way to shape and enhance the features of your face with unique artistry, including temple fades, drop fades, and burst fades. Additionally, adding a beard will further distinguish your look; the contrast between your fade and facial hair will only increase.
Sides
A fade is a hairstyle that gradually decreases gradually decreases hair density on the sides and back of the head, fading from thick to sparse (or baldness) more slowly than with high fades. In contrast, medium fades offer the perfect compromise. A fade lets you look stylish yet sophisticated without worrying about maintaining your hairline.
As various types of fades are available, ensure that when communicating your preferences to your barber, they understand precisely what you want. Utilizing words such as “low taper fade” or “mid-slope fade” will help avoid confusion and ensure your haircut turns out exactly how you liked it. Even showing your barber an example picture could help them replicate it perfectly during future appointments.
Back
Back fades can be as creative or simplistic as desired. A straight line that goes around the head, or it could veer off to add extra detail. Or could take on another shape altogether, such as being in the form of a flower or another unique design, can work equally well.
There may be variations on this theme, but its principles remain fairly universal: tapers and fade reduce hair length gradually until their final, shorter length merges seamlessly with your natural hairline – though fades usually end closer to the skin than taper cuts.
Skin fades feature short sides that reach right down to your bare scalp, so regular sunscreen application to this area should help avoid sunburn. Drop disappears are less formal and traditional; they combine longer top hair with shorter side pieces closer to the skin than conventional fades for an informal yet less traditional style that may work well for those with curly locks.
Top
Style the top of a fade haircut can be more challenging, but with the appropriate mix of hair styling techniques, you can give it its signature look and make yours stand out from the competition.
An elegant and seductive way to give your fade an ultra-sleek and sensuous finish is with a skin fade haircut. As its name implies, this fade form creates a very close line between head and facial hair and gives off an effortless aesthetic requiring little maintenance.
Drop fades are another great choice that extends below a skin fade and follows the outline of your ears. They work great for men with curly or wavy locks and add an attractive ruggedness and masculineness to their style, plus require less maintenance as they grow out.
