Types of fades chart

What are the different types of fades?

The three main types of fade haircuts are low, medium and high fades. This refers to how high the fade goes up on the head. Burst fades and temple fades cover a smaller portion of the head but have plenty of impact. Bald fades can be any of the above and shave hair down to the skin.

What is a number 1 fade?

A number 1 fade, also known as a “1 fade”, is an effect where the back and sides are trimmed down to ⅛ of an inch (3mm) using a #1 clipper guard before gradually blending into longer lengths as you go up.

What number fade should I get?

The number 3 haircut is the other very popular clipper size used. The #3 guard allows for 3/8 of an inch of hair, and is the highest number barbers will use to cut a fade. Often, men will ask for a number 3 fade or buzz cut because it’s short and low-maintenance, but no scalp shows.

What is a 0.5 fade?

It means that the side of the hair is taken down to the skin to bald. The skin fade is the most defined fade however as it’s very clear to see hair going from bald to say a 0.5 into a 2 at the top of the sides.

What does a 2 haircut look like?

‘Number 2 haircut‘ will give you a slightly longer cut – 1/4 of an inch. It is one of the most popular haircut lengths out there, as it gives you a nice short hair that doesn’t show the scalp. It can work perfectly on both thick or thin hair.

What does a 5 haircut look like?

The number 5 haircut, being above half an inch leaves a lot of hair at the top of the head. The number 5 haircut leaves us to be able to style it into many different styles like the side parted hairstyles and many fades. Sometimes even quiff and fringe hairstyles are possible with this haircut.

Which haircut should I have?

Round: pompadour, faux hawk, fringe, side part, quiff, and spiky hair with high fade or undercut. Square: buzz cut, crew cut, brush up, quiff, pomp, messy crop, and long comb over with fade or undercut. Oval: comb over, quiff, texture slick back, spiked hair, and Ivy League with skin fade, shaved sides, or undercut.

How do you ask for a fade?

Talk to the barber in detail about your fade before they start cutting.

You can say something like “I want a temple fade with a line in the back, but I want to keep it longer on the top.
Or you can say something like, “I want my fade to look like Lupe Fiasco’s old fade, but I want the fade to start higher on the sides”

What is a zero fade?

A zero fade is a style that, like all fades, transitions from being longer at the top to gradually shorter near the bottom. The shortest hair in a zero fade is cut down to the shortest length possible without showing skin. A buzz cut with a mid zero fade.

Is it OK to show your barber a picture?

Bring a picture (but only of your hair) There’s a catch though — the best photo you can bring in to show your barber is a picture of yourself after a haircut that you really liked. A picture of someone else’s hair doesn’t take into account your hair’s individual traits, like thickness, texture, and hair line.

How do I talk to my barber?

Can every barber do a fade?

The other barbers can do fades ( they don’t call them fades). They just don’t want to take the time to do them properly. However I guarantee they isn’t a young barber out there that can do a flattop, duckie, or other old style haircut as fast or as good as they can.

How do I ask my barber for a trim?

Can you tell a barber to do whatever they want?

You can do, however it’s important to look at their hair first. From that you can get an idea of their judgement with regards to what hair looks “good”! Some barbers have ridiculous ideas of what looks good and do not give a good cut unless you tell them what you want.

Is it rude to get a haircut with dirty hair?

For a hairstyling appointment — whether it be for a big event, wedding, prom, or graduation — you’ll want to show up with hair that’s clean, but not too clean. Second-day hair is easier to work with and holds a style better. The bottom line: don’t stress it. Your hairstylist has seen it all and won’t judge.

What should you not say to a barber?

4 Things Guys Should Never Say To Barbers When Getting A Haircut

“Do Your Thing, Barber Bro!” © Instagram/aalimhakim. Like we said, your barber may be a wizard, but he ain’t a psychic.
“I Think I Like It… I Guess.”

Is it rude to change barbers?

You don’t need to say you think the new barber is better than the old barber, all you have to say is that you liked how your hair came out when the new guy cut it so you’re going to stick with the new barber for awhile. Keep it friendly, it’ll be a little awkward at first but it will all work out.