What makes the taper fade stand out is its gradual transition from longer hair on top to shorter sides, creating a sleek and clean appearance. The fade can range from a low, medium, or high taper, depending on how bold or subtle you want it to be. Unlike a full skin fade, a ...
In a classic case of ‘does what it says on the tin’, a scissor fade is a cutting technique whereby scissors are used to transition between different lengths of hair smoothly. Short at the bottom, up to longer hair further up. It’s done using a method that barbers and stylists refer ...
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When you sit in the barber’s seat, ask for a low fade at the nape of your neck, and specify that you want plenty of volume on top. Usually, the shortest hair in a low taper fade is only about 0.25 in (0.64 cm) long—ask for the #2 clippers to get this length.[2] How yo...