A fade hairstyle is a popular men’s haircut that involves trimming the hair on the sides and back of the head shorter than the hair on top. The result is a gradual fade from long to short, creating a clean and polished look. Cutting a fade requires attention to detail and precision, but with the right tools and techniques, it can be done at home.
Before cutting a fade, it is essential to gather the necessary tools. These include clippers, guards, scissors, a comb, and a mirror. It is also helpful to have a spray bottle of water to dampen the hair and a clip or ponytail holder to keep the top hair out of the way. Once you have your tools, follow these steps to cut a fade hairstyle yourself:
1. Start with a longer guard: Attach the longest guard to your clippers and use it to trim the hair on the sides and back of the head. Begin at the bottom and work your way up, running the clippers against the grain of the hair. Be careful not to cut too much hair in one pass as you can always go back and trim more if needed.
2. Use a shorter guard: Switch to a shorter guard and blend the top section of hair with the previous section. Trim the hair using the same technique as before, starting at the bottom and working your way up. Be sure to taper the hair and blend it with the longer hair on the sides and back.
3. Gradually shorten the guard: Set your clippers to a shorter guard and repeat the previous step, blending the hair with the previous section. Gradually decrease the guard size until you achieve the desired length at the top.
4. Cut the top hair: Once the desired length is achieved, use scissors to trim the hair on the top of the head. Start by combing the hair straight up and cutting across the tips of the hair, being careful not to cut too much at once.
5. Blend the top with the sides and back: Use the scissors to blend the top hair with the sides and back, cutting at an angle to blend the hair lengths together.
6. Clean up the edges: Use your clippers or scissors to clean up the edges around the ears and the neckline.
7. Style the hair: Once the cut is complete, style the hair using hair product as desired.
FAQs:
1. How often should I cut my fade haircut?
It depends on how fast your hair grows, but most men need a haircut every 3-4 weeks to maintain their fade.
2. Can I cut my own fade haircut at home?
Yes, with the right tools and techniques, a fade haircut can be done at home.
3. What’s the difference between a low fade and a high fade?
A low fade starts lower on the head and gradually blends into longer hair, while a high fade starts higher on the head and blends into the longer hair above.
4. Can I fade my hair with scissors?
Although it is possible to fade hair using only scissors, it is easier and more precise to use clippers.
5. What products should I use to style a fade haircut?
Hair products such as pomade, wax, or gel can be used to style a fade haircut. The type of product used will depend on the desired look.
