Do all barbers know what a fade is?

Nothing – it is all in terminology that one gets used to. A fade used to be a super high, to the skin clipper cut. Now there are a lot of different types of cuts that do not go up as high but are still skin faded.

Is a taper fade a real haircut?

A taper fade – often referred to as a taper – differs from a classic fade in several ways. Both involve gradually cutting the side and back of the hair short while leaving the top section longer. However, a taper fade is cut shorter and can result in fading down to the skin at any point.

Would a taper fade suit me?

When you’re deciding between a taper vs fade cut think about your face shape and which haircuts tend to suit someone of your stature. If you’re looking for a safer, inoffensive cut then taper is more likely to be the one. Whereas if you’re looking for something with a little more edge and bravado, consider a fade.

What is the difference between a taper and a fade?

A taper is when hair gradually changes from one length to another. A fade is a shorter taper that blends or fades into the skin—hence the name. A fade is the style for you. Go for a blended hairstyle if you want to leave some length on the top, sides, and back.

How do you know if you have a fade?

A traditional fade is when the hair is tapered a few inches up above the nape of your head and on the sides of your head. A high fade is when the hair is gradually cut from the base of your head up above your temples, which is where your head starts to curve.

How long does a taper fade last?

How long does a taper fade last? On average, a taper fade may last around 2-3 weeks if you go for a bald taper and 4-6 weeks if it is a classic taper cut.

What is a high taper fade?

A high taper fade is a men’s haircut with the sides trimmed gradually shorter, starting at 2 inches maximum from the top of the hair down to the sides of the head. Sharp definition is best achieved with dense hair since most of the sides will be trimmed off, and this would allow for more versatility in styling.

What number is a fade haircut?

The number 3 haircut is the other very popular clipper size used. The #3 guard allows for 3/8 of an inch of hair, and is the highest number barbers will use to cut a fade. Often, men will ask for a number 3 fade or buzz cut because it’s short and low-maintenance, but no scalp shows.

What to ask for at the barbers for a fade?

Talk to the barber in detail about your fade before they start cutting.

• You can say something like “I want a temple fade with a line in the back, but I want to keep it longer on the top.
• Or you can say something like, “I want my fade to look like Lupe Fiasco’s old fade, but I want the fade to start higher on the sides”