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Fades Guide: Fade, Taper and Skin Fade
All 12 stores in this guide do fades, including tapers. Here's the difference between a fade, a taper and a skin fade, and how to tell your stylist what you want.
Fade vs. taper vs. skin fade
- Fade: the sides and back blend down very short for a strong contrast.
- Taper: gradually shorter toward the neckline and around the ears, usually keeping more length than a fade.
- Skin fade: a fade where the shortest part goes down to the skin. Every store does fades, so ask your stylist for a skin fade.
What to ask your stylist for
- How short you want the sides and back
- How far up the sides the short part should go
- How much length to keep on top
- How often you get a cut, so the stylist can suggest a fade or a taper
- A photo, if you have one
Keep it sharp between cuts: neck trims between visits are free for all clients.
Questions
What is a fade?
A fade blends the hair on the sides and back down very short for a strong contrast.
What is a taper?
A taper gets gradually shorter toward the neckline and around the ears but usually keeps more length than a fade.
What is a skin fade?
A skin fade is a fade where the shortest part goes all the way down to the skin. All 12 stores do fades, including tapers, so you can ask your stylist for a skin fade.
Fade or taper: which should I ask for?
Tell your stylist how short you like the sides and how often you get a cut; they can recommend one.
What should I tell my stylist when I want a fade?
Say how short you want the sides and back, how far up the sides the short part should go, and how much length to keep on top. Bring a photo if you have one.
How often should I get a fade touched up?
Short cuts and fades grow out fastest, so many guys come in every few weeks. A free neck trim between visits keeps the neckline sharp.
Do the stores do fades?
Yes. All 12 stores do fades, including tapers.
Do I need an appointment for a fade?
No appointment needed. Walk in, or check in online on the official store page.
Read more: Fade vs. taper · How often to get a men's haircut · Free neck trims
Find your store
Pick a store to check in online on its official store page: Baytown (Garth Road) · Kingwood (Kingwood Drive) · The Woodlands (Pinecroft) · The Woodlands (Sterling Ridge) · Atascocita / Humble · The Woodlands (College Park) · Deer Park (Center Street) · Heights Marketplace (19th Street) · The Shops at Timberwilde (Tomball) · Valley Ranch Town Center (New Caney) · Spring (Spring Stuebner Rd) · Houston (East Beltway 8)
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