The Taper Fade

Clean, classic and versatile, the taper fade is a real crowd-pleasers and is seriously in demand these days. It’s in your face, but not severely so, meaning it’ll work as well at the office as well as when you're cutting shapes on the dance floor.

A taper fade goes from nothing into a blended length.The taper starts initially from the nape of the neck and extends to the parietal ridge, gradually getting darker as it gets higher (the parietal ridge is the top of your head which is defined as the widest area of the head, where the head starts to curve away). you still with us?

 Who’s It For?

A killer look for someone who requires a smart haircut and wants it to look fairly natural. Also, The taper fade lacks any significant scalp exposure, so you won't look like an uncooked baked bean. Bear in mind it can be used as the basis for several different styles from a neat scissor crop to longer, more dramatic styles, so be sure yo explain the look you're after to any of our skilled barbers.

The Low Fade

Less subtle than a taper fade, a low fade puts a little more skin on show, offering a finish that’s clearly demarcated, but is still far from a skinhead.

“The low fade starts extremely low, with skin at the very bottom, and then blends up from that point, following the natural curvature of the head. “It’s is a great way to showcase hair with more texture, or achieve a wavy look on top, so the hair is often left longer on top for styling.”

Who’s It For?

“It’s a good option for a more oblong, diamond or triangular head shape.We suggest complementing a low fade with a well-groomed beard, which creates a contrast in textures between your fade and your face fuzz.

The Mid Fade

More noticeable than a low fade, but not as scalp-exposing as its high variant.The mid fade is unsurprisingly one of the most popular styles men go for, and ideal for creating a harder skin-hair blend line should you want to take a more old-school approach to your fade.

“The mid fade starts at the point above the ears, making it distinctive, yet still adaptable to different styling approaches.It comes with a lot more styling options for, say, the pompadour or a longer quiff where length on the upper sides is needed.”

Who’s It For?

“The mid fade’s a popular style for all ages, and great when accompanied with a longer beard. Just ensure you use a firm-hold wax or gel to keep your cut neat and under control because that bad boys can get taken by the wind.

The High Fade

Like the Fresh Prince, but bolder, the high fade (also known as a high and tight is a high-contrast style where most of the hair on the back and sides of your head is shorn back to skin using a foil shaver.

For the high fade, the natural shape of the head isn’t taken into account and a new base line is created around the area from the upper recession to the lower crown. This results in a highly stylised finish that’s anything but subtle, but is sure to turn heads.

Who’s It For?

“A popular cut for American flattops and great for Afro hair types. Good for someone who doesn’t mind extremely short hair, and perfect for square or round face shapes.”

 The Scissor Fade

Not keen on clippers? Or want a style that will definitely fly in a smart casual office? Then swap a buzzed fade for a softer, scissor-cut style.

The scissor fade is a basic fade that doesn’t use clippers, but scissors, cutting around the nape and progressing upwards using a taper comb to get as close to the skin as possible.This technique is usually used when a more custom shape is needed to suit the specific head shape.

Who’s It For?

A failsafe and easy to wear option, this cut requires your barber to gradually cut the sides of your hair with scissors, taking out the elements of the typical fade cut. Rely on a great wax or pomade to keep this hairstyle textured and refined.”

Fade vs Taper

While most barbershops around the world use the terms fade and taper synonymously, there is technically a difference between the cuts. The difference between fade and taper haircuts is that a fade generally blends into skin, whereas a taper doesn’t necessarily have to cut as short.

While most barbershops around the world use the terms fade and taper synonymously, there is technically a difference between the cuts. The difference between fade and taper haircuts is that a fade generally blends into skin, whereas a taper doesn’t necessarily have to cut as short.

The different types of fades can be confusing for beginners, so pick and point is always a good method, scan magazines hit up your fave barbers on instagram and show your barber your likes and dislikes.. If your barber looks confused when you request a fade, simply swap the term for a taper – most barbers will know one of the two.