Fades have been increasingly growing in popularity over the last ten years. Fades can be worked into most other hairstyles, are easy to maintain and leave a clean and fresh look. We take a look at what constitutes a fade and 5 popular fade haircuts.
There are various styles of fade that can accommodate different styles of hair and different shaped heads. With low, medium and high fades, burst fades, temple fades, shadow fades and skin fades all offering variations on the cut.
Types of fade: –
- Low, medium and high, indicate how high up the head the fade travels.
- Burst fades travel around the side of the head around the ears.
- Temple fades come in from the top of the sideburns.
- Shadow fades blend into the hair progressively.
5 Popular Fade Haircuts
Buzz Cut and Line Up
The buzzcut is a firm favourite, especially through warmer months and is the most manageable haircut known to mankind. Sharp lines around the forehead and temple cut to the same, short length all over. The cut is then blended into the neckline with a shadow fade.
Pompadour with a Low Skin Fade
Named after Madame de Pompadour, a mistress of King Louis XV of France. The pompadour was most popularly seen on the head of another king, the King of Rock, Elvis Presley, A modern twist on the style, is a low bald fade, around one to two inches from the neckline.
Side Part with a High Skin Fade
The pompadour’s not-too-distant cousin, the side-parting looks great with a high skin fade. Keeping it bald round the back and sides, then cutting in about an inch before the side-parting. Reasonably low maintenance and easily adapted into other styles such as the pompadour or quiff.
Mohawk with a Burst Fade
The mohawk is no longer the extreme spiked, brightly coloured rebellious statement it once was. Combining the style with a burst fade around the ears gives the haircut much more definition. How short you go with the fade depends how rebellious you’re feeling at the time, but the closer to the bone, the more punk you’ll feel.
Caesar with Medium Shadow Fade
As straight and uniform as the roman roads themselves, the Caesar with a medium shadow fade is perfect for all occasions. Smart and easily managed with just a little bit of product for those with finer hair, the Caesar/shadow fade combo is one of the cleanest looks about.
If you’re looking for a new cut, hopefully the above can give a little influence. Remember, it’s all about what you feel comfortable with.
For more ideas, styles and knowledge, why not check our other Tips and Tricks blog by clicking here. To book into one of our barbershops, its here.
As always, #KeepItHandsome
Fades have been increasingly growing in popularity over the last ten years. Fades can be worked into most other hairstyles, are easy to maintain and leave a clean and fresh look. We take a look at what constitutes a fade and 5 popular fade haircuts.
There are various styles of fade that can accommodate different styles of hair and different shaped heads. With low, medium and high fades, burst fades, temple fades, shadow fades and skin fades all offering variations on the cut.
Types of fade: –
- Low, medium and high, indicate how high up the head the fade travels.
- Burst fades travel around the side of the head around the ears.
- Temple fades come in from the top of the sideburns.
- Shadow fades blend into the hair progressively.
5 Popular Fade Haircuts
Buzz Cut and Line Up
The buzzcut is a firm favourite, especially through warmer months and is the most manageable haircut known to mankind. Sharp lines around the forehead and temple cut to the same, short length all over. The cut is then blended into the neckline with a shadow fade.
Pompadour with a Low Skin Fade
Named after Madame de Pompadour, a mistress of King Louis XV of France. The pompadour was most popularly seen on the head of another king, the King of Rock, Elvis Presley, A modern twist on the style, is a low bald fade, around one to two inches from the neckline.
Side Part with a High Skin Fade
The pompadour’s not-too-distant cousin, the side-parting looks great with a high skin fade. Keeping it bald round the back and sides, then cutting in about an inch before the side-parting. Reasonably low maintenance and easily adapted into other styles such as the pompadour or quiff.
Mohawk with a Burst Fade
The mohawk is no longer the extreme spiked, brightly coloured rebellious statement it once was. Combining the style with a burst fade around the ears gives the haircut much more definition. How short you go with the fade depends how rebellious you’re feeling at the time, but the closer to the bone, the more punk you’ll feel.
Caesar with Medium Shadow Fade
As straight and uniform as the roman roads themselves, the Caesar with a medium shadow fade is perfect for all occasions. Smart and easily managed with just a little bit of product for those with finer hair, the Caesar/shadow fade combo is one of the cleanest looks about.
If you’re looking for a new cut, hopefully the above can give a little influence. Remember, it’s all about what you feel comfortable with.
For more ideas, styles and knowledge, why not check our other Tips and Tricks blog by clicking here. To book into one of our barbershops, its here.
As always, #KeepItHandsome
