Blend, no lines
Fades & tapers in Stuart, FL
A fade is only as good as two things: where it starts, and whether you can find a line in it. I spend most of a fade on those two.
Before the clippers come out, I look at your head shape, how your hair grows around the crown and temples, and how much darkness you want to keep on the sides. Then we pick a placement that actually suits you, not just whatever’s trending.
Where the fade starts changes everything
A low fade keeps weight and darkness around the sides, which helps hold shape and keeps a long face from looking longer. A mid fade starts around the temple and is the most versatile placement there is. A high fade opens up more of the head, sharpens the contrast and makes the top read taller, which is great on a round face.
A taper only cleans up the sideburns and neckline and leaves natural weight everywhere else. A burst fade curves around the ear and drops at the neck, and it’s one of the cleanest options for curly, wavy and textured hair.
How I cut a fade
Every fade gets the same steps, whether it’s your first one or your fiftieth.
- Talk it through: placement, how short at the bottom, and how you style the top.
- Set the guide where it suits your head shape, not where the last guy’s was.
- Blend it up until there isn’t a visible line from any angle, under any light.
- Detail it: lineup, temples, neckline, and the top shaped to match.
Keeping it fresh
Skin fades look their sharpest for about two weeks. Tapers and low fades grow out more gracefully, usually three to four. If you want it to always look just-cut, a standing appointment every two to three weeks is the move. Ask me to set one up.
Questions
Before you book
What’s the difference between a taper and a fade?
A taper only shortens the sideburns and the neckline and leaves the rest of the sides with natural weight. A fade takes the whole side and back down gradually, often to skin. Tapers are subtler and grow out cleaner. Fades give more contrast.
Which fade is best for curly hair?
A burst fade or a curly taper usually works best. Both keep your curls on top as the feature and clean up around the ear and neckline, so the shape stays round and natural instead of boxy.
How often should I get my fade touched up?
Every two to three weeks for a skin fade. Every three to four for a taper or a low fade.