Category: Fade Guides
Fade guides that explain the cut before you sit in the chair: what each fade is, how the heights differ, who each one suits, and the exact words to use with your barber. Start here if you are still learning the terminology.
Is the Mid Burst Fade Right for Your Hair and Face Shape?
Match the cut to density, growth pattern, profile and the amount of styling you actually want to do. Practical guidance for medium-density hair, including…
Is the Short Burst Fade Right for Your Hair and Face Shape?
Match the cut to density, growth pattern, profile and the amount of styling you actually want to do. Practical guidance for short hair, including cut…
Is the Wavy Burst Fade Right for Your Hair and Face Shape?
Match the cut to density, growth pattern, profile and the amount of styling you actually want to do. Practical guidance for wavy hair, including cut…
Low Taper Fade: The Complete Guide
Master the low taper fade: what it is, low vs mid vs high, taper vs fade, who it suits, the exact barber script, styling tips and upkeep schedule.
Taper Burst Fade: A Complete Guide to the Burst Taper Fade
A detailed guide to the taper burst fade, also called the burst taper fade: shape, neckline, texture, barber instructions, styling and maintenance.
Taper Low Burst Fade: The Complete Guide
What is a taper low burst fade? See how the low taper perimeter meets the burst arc, who it suits, styles by hair type, barber script and upkeep.
Temple Fade (Temp Fade): The Complete Guide
Temple fade (temp fade) explained: the precision cut for the temple zone, temple fade vs taper fade, low/mid/skin variations, the exact barber script, styling and upkeep.
What Is a Burst Fade? Definition, Shape & Barber Guide
A burst fade explained in plain language: its curved shape, how it differs from other fades, who it suits, styling, maintenance and barber terminology.