Fade Guides
Low Taper Fade
Everything you need to know about the low taper fade: what it is, how it differs from other fades, who it suits, how to ask for it, and how to keep it sharp.
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Start here: what a low taper fade is, how it compares with other fades, the exact words to tell your barber and how to cut one yourself.
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Low vs Mid vs High Taper Fade
A clear comparison of low, mid and high taper fades: where each starts, how they look, how fast they grow out, and how to pick the right height for your face and hair.
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Taper vs Fade
Taper and fade are not the same haircut. Learn the real difference, see how a low taper fade combines both, and find out which one suits your hair and lifestyle.
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How to Ask Your Barber for a Low Taper Fade
The exact phrases, guard numbers and photo tips to get the low taper fade you actually want, plus what to say about your neckline, sideburns and top.
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How to Cut a Low Taper Fade at Home
A realistic, step-by-step guide to cutting a low taper fade at home: tools you need, guard sequence, blending technique, the neckline and the mistakes to avoid.
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Clipper Guard Numbers Explained
What clipper guard numbers mean in inches and millimetres, which guards barbers use for a low taper fade, and how the clipper lever creates in-between lengths.
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Low Taper Fade for Every Face Shape
How to pick the right low taper fade and top style for your face shape, with recommendations for round, oval, square, oblong, diamond, heart and triangle faces.
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Low Taper Fade for Work
How to wear a low taper fade in an office, interview or uniformed job: the most professional styles, what to ask your barber, and how to keep it neat all week.