You have to let us know where you want the blend in to begin. Since it is very difficult to go from skin to very long on top, you may want to think about the style on top before you decide on the type of fade.
If the barber knows that you want a messy look on top, or you want a comb over with a hard razor part, or maybe you want a crew cut. Then that will probably determine how high the blend in should start.
With any type of haircut, fade or otherwise, always remember the golden rule at the barber. With that in mind, it is wise if you are getting a fade for the first time to go longer to start. Write it down and ask for it next time. If you think it should be shorter at the bottom, or maybe you want to bring the fade up higher, then let the barber know.
Start with a number 1 low fade and see how it looks. You may be shocked by how much skin is visible with that length and call it a day. Start out with a longer clipper blade up high so you can see if it will look right and will properly blend in. If you think it could be closer to the skin where the fade begins then this is the time to go for it.
It is always helpful to bring a picture of the type of fade and haircut you are looking for. Sometimes words fail and looking at a picture will tell the barber all he needs to know to get it right without any guesswork. Different hair types, hair growth patterns, etc. So, the fade haircut in the picture may not even be possible because of your hair anyway.
When you are getting a taper fade, you also need to make sure you let the barber know you want a beard fade with it. Few haircuts with beards look worse than a fade where the beard length just kind of stops where the fade starts. You need to basically have a reverse fade where the skin goes into the beard from the top down. Now, you can really have fun with a beard fade and basically do the same thing as you would for a fade haircut. You could go from skin on the temple and fade right down into a sort of Van Gogh pointed beard.
You could do a mid beard fade and keep stubble from the temple down into about the middle of the cheek area. Really, you are only limited by your imagination and your beard type.
One thing to really keep in mind is that for a beard fade to really work, you also need to ask your barber for a good beard trim, too.
Originally, growing a beard was a way to save time when getting ready each day, but I quickly realized that keeping a neatly trimmed beard takes work and some forethought.
You get to benefit from my years of experience. A great beard will turn lots of heads in your direction. Your email address will not be published. Check These Out! Contents hide. What is a Fade Haircut? What is the Difference Between a Fade and a Taper. What are the Different Types of Fade Haircuts? High Fade Haircut. Low Fade Haircut. Mid Fade Haircut. How to Get a Fade Haircut with Beard. Here is the difference, though.
A skin taper is when the hair is shaved so close to the skin that the scalp is visible. This can start from two inches lower than the top of the head or just above the ear. A fade haircut is like a taper in that it also involves the hair gradually shortening from top to bottom. What is immediately noticeable about a fade haircut compared to a taper is that the gradient is usually much shorter.
In other words, a fade needs to blend in well with the skin, and this requires an experienced eye. Generally speaking, fade haircuts tend to be more precise, whereas tapers can look a bit more laid-back. With a taper, the hair gets shorter gradually, whereas a fade tends to be more sudden, with the hair quickly going from very short to long.
The classic fade began in the U. Back then, the military required rigorous grooming standards, and the fade fit the bill. Even today, the fade is trendy among military men as the precision, and sharp angles of the cut send out a serious message. Later, the fade style became popular in African American communities, and by the s, you would often find edgier, more experimental versions of the fade in the hip-hop scene.
Overall, the military and hip-hop culture shaped the fade into what it is today, but the fade is still trendy among men everywhere, from Brad Pitt to Zayn Malik. Like taper haircuts, there are several popular fade styles. A high fade cut starts high up on the head, around two inches down from the top. The high fade tends to be more of a statement look, with the most extreme versions of high fades having the hair on the sides very short and hair on top styled into a quiff or pompadour on the top of the head.
A medium fade is more subtle than a high fade, as the hair gradually changes starting around halfway down the head. A low fade is the fade haircut that most closely resembles a taper. With a low fade, the fading begins just above the ear.
In other words, how high you want the fade effect to start. Skin fades are the shortest you can get, as the shortest length is literally shaved down to skin before it gradually increases in length as you go up.
More subtle fades have the shortest length longer before increasing. For example, number 1 fades and number 2 fades.
This could be literally anything ranging from a pompadour to a slick back. As I mentioned, having the sides and back faded will always bring about a modern aesthetic. Having the sides shorter will still have a sleek and slimming effect on the face , despite them not being faded. Some men do prefer a more subtle style without any fades or obvious tapers.
So, when choosing between going for a fade or no fade, consider how attention-grabbing you want your hair to be.
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