What is the difference between a fade and a taper?

A taper gradually reduces hair length around the neckline and sideburns while keeping the rest of the sides longer. A fade blends the hair much shorter — often down to the skin — and travels higher up the head. Every fade is technically a taper, but most tapers are not fades.

How often should I get a fade re-cut?

Fades look their sharpest for about two weeks. To keep the blend clean, book a re-cut every 2–3 weeks. Wait longer and the guard lines will grow out and blur.

Which fade suits my face shape?

Round faces sharpen up with a high or high-drop fade. Oval faces can pull off almost anything. Square faces look best with a mid or low fade that keeps the jawline balanced. Long faces should keep length on top and stick to a low fade so the head does not read even longer.

Fade Haircuts · 88 guides

Fade Haircuts

The fade is the single most versatile cut in modern men's hair. It cleans up the sides, showcases whatever length you keep on top, and works with almost every face shape and hair texture. Below is our full library of fade variations — including the exact terminology to hand your barber so you leave with the cut you actually wanted.

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Every fades guide

By Height: Low, Mid, High

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By Look

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Mullet

20 Low Taper Fade Mullets for Men

15 Low Fade Mullet Haircuts for Men

25 Burst Fade Mullet Ideas for Men

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Fringe & bangs

20 Low Taper Fades With a Textured Fringe

20 Low Taper Fade Fringe Haircuts for Men

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20 Blowout Taper Fringe Haircuts for Men

Afro

20 Low Taper Fade Afro Styles for Men

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20 Afro Taper Fade Haircuts for Black Men

Burst fade

7 Steps to a Clean Burst Fade for Toddlers

25 Short Burst Fade Haircuts for Men

20 Mid Burst Fade Haircuts for a Fresh Look

20 Low Burst Fade Haircuts Worth Trying

15 High Burst Fade Haircuts That Stand Out

20 Burst Taper Fade Styles Every Guy Should Try

5 Ways a Burst Fade Beats a Regular Taper

20 Burst Fade Ideas for Straight Hair

20 Burst Fade Styles for Short Hair

6 Burst Fade Designs Guys Get Complimented On

20 Burst Fade Ideas for Curly Hair Guys

Blowout

5 Ways a Blowout Taper Beats a Flat Taper

20 Blowout Taper Styles for Straight Hair

6 Tips to Style a Blowout Taper With Curly Hair

20 Blowout Taper Styles for Black Men

25 Blowout Taper Fade Haircuts for Men

6 Blowout Taper Designs Barbers Recommend Most

20 Blowout Taper Ideas for Curly Hair

20 Mid Taper Blowout Styles for a Fresh Look

15 Asian Blowout Taper Haircuts for Men

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Low fade

25 Short Low Fade Haircuts for Men

15 Ninja Low Taper Fade Haircuts for Men

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20 Low Taper Fades for Straight Hair

20 Low Taper Fades for Short Hair

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20 Low Taper Fades for Medium Length Hair

30 Low Taper Fade Haircuts That Look Sharp

6 Low Taper Fade Designs Guys Ask For Most

20 Low Taper Fades for Curly Hair

25 Low Taper Fade Haircuts for Black Men

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