100+ Newest Fade Haircut Ideas For Men

By Matt V

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Most guys get super cool fade haircuts when they visit their barber these days. This has been a perpetual trend in men’s haircuts for decades. If you go back in time to the origins of the fade, the most common variations were the low fade, mid fade, and high fade. Nothing too radical. Just your classic men’s fade haircuts with a short or medium length of hair on top.

Today, there are a plethora of different fades. The total number of the types of fade haircuts you can get today has totally exploded. More and more, men are seeking out their personal flare and style. Barbers are getting more creative as each year passes by.

In this men’s fade haircut guide, we show you the best examples and styles of every fade haircut imaginable.

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Scroll down for the best fade haircut designs and styles to get in now!

What is a fade haircut?

A fade is a term that describes how the sides and back of your head and hair are cut with professional barber clippers by your barber or stylist.

In most cases, your barber will clip/cut/shave the hair shorter and closer to the skin at the bottom, and will gradually increase the length of the hair moving upwards.

Fades can be generally classified as low fades, mid fades, and high fades. The reference to low, mid, and high simply talks to the area the fade is being performed on with clippers. Lower down around the ears and neck, or further up to a mid point, or even further up to a higher point of the sides and back (up towards your part or crown). Pretty straightforward!

Finally, the hair on the top of your head can be cut short, medium, or left to be a longer length on top. This is usually done with professional barber haircutting scissors after the fade has been carved on the sides and back.

Types of fade haircuts

So, now we know what brings together a basic classic low fade haircut, mid fade haircut, and a high fade haircut. Beyond this there are many different types of fade haircuts that you can get that add some extra style and cool factor. We are going to show you them all to you in this guide. Okay, let’s check them out!

1. Low Fade Haircut

The low fade keeps the sides tight and the neckline clean.

Low fade haircut
Barber A-ROD
Christian Inductivo

2. Mid Fade Haircut

The medium fade or mid fade can be anywhere in between a high and low fade.

Vic Blends
Mid fade haircut
Wes Staucet

3. High Fade Haircut

The high fade looks great with short hair and long locks.

High fade haircut
Andy Fade Master
Jordan Rugledge

4. Short Fade Haircut

A fade makes short hair even shorter.

Short fade haircut
Javi the Barber

5. Taper Fade Haircut

The taper fades hair at the sideburns and neckline.

Taper fade haircut
Victor Hugo

6. Boy’s Fade Haircut

You’re never too young for a fade haircut or hair color.

Boy's fade haircut
Andy Fade Master

7. Fade Haircut For Black Men

Many haircuts for Black men include some type of fade.

Fade haircut for Black men
Mundo Degradê

8. Skin Fade Haircut

The skin fade reveals the skin up high, in the middle, or down low.

Skin fade haircut
Sergio Barron

9. Bald Fade Haircut

A bald fade is the same a skin fade and a really clean look for guys with classes.

Bald fade haircut
Andy Fade Master

10. Drop Fade Haircut

This type of fade drops down behind the ear in a curve.

Drop fade haircut
Black Rose

11. Low Fade Haircut For Black Men

This ultra low fade is barely visible from the front.

Low fade haircut Black man
TONI&GUY

12. Temp Fade Haircut

A temp fade removes hair at the temples and can be added to any classic or trendy cut.

Temp fade haircut
Zach Ramsey

13. Fade Haircut Designs

A blurry fade can be a canvas for simple or intricate hair designs.

Fade haircut designs
Nima Yousefi

14. Low Taper Fade Haircut

This taper cut is as low as you can do.

Kevin Nguyen

15. Fade + Curly Hair

This burst fade creates a curly mohawk shape.

Fade haircut curly hair
Eddie Rosado

16. Fade Haircuts For Black Boys

A fade makes it easier for Black boys to wear hair long or short.

Marquinhos Barbers

17. Mohawk Fade Haircut

The coolest new way to wear a mohawk is with a burst fade at the sides.

Mohawk fade haircut
Trevor Moots

18. Side Fade Haircut

This fade keeps the sides tight.

Side fade haircut
Max Dos Santos

19. Men’s High Fade Haircut + Waves

Men's high  fade haircut with waves
Ken Nguyen

This medium-high fade turns 360 waves into 180 waves.

20. Afro Fade Haircut

A low fade helps create that perfectly rounded afro shape.

Afro fade haircut
Marquinhos Barbers

21. Comb Over Fade

The comb over looks great with a low, mid, and high fade.

Comb over fade haircut
Jesse P. Gil

22. Drop Fade Haircut For Black Men

The drop fade has an arched shape instead of straight.

Drop fade haircut Black man
Travis Hill

23. High Fade Haircut For Black Men

Texture on top and a part makes this high and tight extra cool.

High fade haircut Black man
Rokk Man Barbers

24. Low Fade Haircut

This low fade starts high at the sides and gets lower around the back.

Low skin fade haircut Black
Jesse P. Gil

25. Low Skin Fade Haircut

The arc of this low skin fade echoes the shape of the pomp up top.

Low skin fade haircut
Mercuris

26. Shadow Fade Haircut

A shadow fade goes from short to shorter instead of all the way down to the skin.

Shadow fade haircut
John Carmona

27. Taper Fade Haircut For Black Men

A line up and taper fade creates any hair line you want.

Taper fade haircut Black man
Marquinhos Barbers

28. Asian Fade Haircut

Fade haircuts are popular with all thick, coarse hair types including Asian hair.

Asian fade haircut
Emmett Tuff

29. Fade Haircut With Beard

A fade creates separation between hair and facial hair. Or extend the blur with a beard fade.

Fade haircut with beard
Oldsoul Barbers

30. Long Fair + Fade Haircut

A fade works with every haircut and length, including long hair. This low fade is hidden when hair is worn down and revealed with this man bun.

Sergio Barron

31. Black Taper Fade Haircut

This high taper fade leaves just a hint of that arch behind the ear.

Black taper fade haircut
Pat Regan

32. Blowout Fade Haircut

The blowout haircut with a taper fade is styled up and out.

Blowout fade haircut
Ernie

33. Burst Fade Haircut

This is designed to look like a burst of light behind the ear.

Michael Kelly

34. Fade Haircut Back

Fade haircuts look great from every angle.

Fade haircut back
John Carmona

35. Fade Haircut With Line

If a hair design is too much for you, try a shaved line instead.

Tom Baxter Hair

36. High Skin Fade Haircut

A skin fade makes the high higher and the tight tighter.

High skin fade haircut
Gerry

37. High Top + Fade Haircut

A high fade helps a high top look even higher.

Fade haircut with beard
Victor Hugo

38. Boosie Fade Haircut

This is Boosie Badass’s signature look.

Boosie fade haircut
Popovich Blends

39. Box Fade Haircut

The box haircut is similar to the high top with textured edges.

Box fade haircut
Wes Staucet

40. Fade Haircut With Waves

Hang on to more waves with a low fade or go for 180 waves with a blurry fade.

Vic Blends

41. Light Fade Haircut

A light fade is usually a shadow fade that is more subtle than a skin fade.

Andrew Does Hair

42. Men’s Taper Fade Haircut + Short Hair

This cool short cut is close cropped all over with a hint of blunt fringe and a taper fade.

Paul Charles Sheaffer III

43. Mexican Taper Fade Haircut

This temple fade is cool way to wear longer hair with short sides.

Ken Nguyen

44. Top Fade Haircut

The long top with short sides is one of the most popular men’s haircut combinations.

Andy Fade Master

45. Fade Haircut + Short Hair

Faded sides make this clean cut look even cleaner.

Drew Nance

46. High Taper Fade Haircut + Wavy Hair

For textured or thick hair, a high taper fade creates a lightweight hairline.

Jose Crespo

47. Low Bald Fade Haircut

A low fade enhances the natural curve of the neckline.

Gains The Barber

48. Men’s Skin Fade Haircut + Pompadour

A skin fade and textured pomp combine trendy and classic into a fresh new look.

Cole Buerkle

49. Mid Skin Fade Haircut

This mid drop fade transitions between thick curls and skin.

Travis Hill

50. Mullet Fade Haircut

Add a temple fade to a flow haircut and you have a modern mullet. This a cool way to clean up hair that is growing out.

Travis Hill

51. Philly Fade Haircut

Look familiar? Philly fade is just the East Coast name for a temple fade.

Darius Blendz

52. Short Mid Fade Haircut

This medium fade haircut with short hair is a high style, low maintenance look.

Paul Charles Sheaffer III

53. Taper vs Fade Haircut

The taper is a quick fade at the temple and neckline while a fade raises the hairline all over.

Taper vs Fade Haircut

54. Undercut Fade Haircut

The undercut disconnects longer hair from short while the fade creates a smooth transition between short hair and skin.

Toni Saura

55. White Guy + Fade Haircut

The fade haircut is for everyone. Here’s a trendy look for white guys – the crop.

White guy fade haircut
Zach Ramsey

56. Curly Low Fade Haircut

For curly hair, faded sides are short enough to lie flat while concentrating texture up top.

Curly low fade haircut
Shawn Barbz

57. Fade Haircut + Black Boy

This blowout haircut is cute for Black boys of all ages.

Fade haircut Black boy
Kenny Duncan

58. High And Tight Fade Haircut

This cut is so high and tight that is almost a Southside fade with a part.

High and tight fade haircut
Lauren The Legend

59. Low Drop Fade Haircut

This low fade takes a steep drop down behind the ear.

Low drop fade haircut
Travis Hill

60. Mexican Fade Haircut

This fresh fade adds a hard part to the comb over fade.

Sergio Barron

61. Mid Drop Fade Haircut

The drop fade starts higher at the front and goes lower around the back.

 Mid drop fade haircut
Johnny Snips

62. Short Hair + Fade Haircut For Boys

This fade with a line and faux hawk is cute and cool.

Short hair fade haircut for boys
Tom Baxter Hair

63. Slick Back + Fade Haircut

This cool look fades hair along the line of longer hair that is worn slicked back.

Slick back fade haircut
Patrick Marinho

64. Best Types Of Fade Haircut For Black Men

The best type of fade for you is whatever you want. Here is NBA analyst Jalen Rose owning his taper fade with short curls.

Types of fade haircut Black
Andy Authentic

65. Afro + Fade Haircut

The taper fade is most popular type of fade for afros.

Afro fade haircut
Axel Cambar

66. Black Bald Fade Haircut

A bald fade goes down to the skin.

Black bald fade haircut
Jose Crespo

67. Black Male + Fade Haircut

This high fade haircut is visible from the front and sides.

Black male fade haircut
Tone Johnson

68. Blonde Fade Haircut

A shadow fade can work well for blonde and lighter hair colors.

Blonde fade haircut
Parted Hair

69. Buzz Fade Haircut

The buzz cut with a fade is one of the most popular haircuts for men.

Visionz Barbershop

70. Drake Fade Haircut

Drake is known for his go-to hairstyle – a buzz cut with medium fade and line up but it looks great on everyone.

Drake Fade Haircut
Justin O’Neal

71. Drop Fade Haircut For Black Men

The drop fade looks great with short and longer hair, like this medium length coils.

Drop fade haircut Black men
Petey Rock the Barber

72. Fohawk Fade

This cool cut is almost a mohawk all over, with spiky hair at the front, a V-fade at the back, and a rainbow of color. That’s not to mention the reverse fade and trio of slashes.

Ken Nguyen

73. High Bald Fade Haircut

This thick hair look brings a military style to the street.

High bald fade haircut

74. High Fade Haircut For Black Men

Here Pittsburgh Steeler running back Kalen Ballage pairs a high fade with braided dreadlocks.

High fade haircut Black Kalen Ballage
Pat Regan

75. Mexican Low Fade Haircut

Here’s a cool version of the Edgar haircut with that signature blunt fringe and a low bald fade.

Omar Peña

76. Low Top Fade

This haircut is a lower version of the high top fade with a high fade.

Low top fade haircut
Scott Ramos

77. Mid Fade Haircut For Black Men

This mid fade cuts a diagonal line around the head, providing a blurry base for medium length natural hair.

Mid fade haircut Black man
We Married Hair

78. Short Men’s Fade Haircut

Add a fade to the sides and every short haircut is easy to style.

Short men's fade haircut
Cole Buerkle

79. V-Fade Haircut

Just as the name suggests, the V-fade cuts hair into a V at the neckline.

Jon

80. Bald Fade Haircut For Black Men

This cool look imprints an X onto a high fade below dreads worn forward.

Bald fade haircut Black man
Robson Freestyler

81. Black Drop Fade Haircut

This cool drop fade adds a design into the mix.

Black Drop Fade Haircut
The Shop Barbershop

82. Black Guy + Fade Haircut

For guys, a high fade makes long hairstyles easy to wear.

Black guy fade haircut
Nieves Almaraz

83. Boy’s Short Fade Haircut

This trendy crop fade looks great on boys of every age.

Boys short fade haircut
Josh Connolly

84. Dark Fade Haircut

A dark fade keeps hair a touch longer for deeper color.

Dark fade haircut
Luis O. Melendez

85. Fade Haircut With Part

This medium length cut has a side part over a fade that reveals head tattoos.

 Fade haircut with part
Hayden Cassidy Hair

86. Latino Fade Haircut

Your smile when you know you look good.

Latino fade haircut
Galvan Jr

87. Low Fade Haircut + Curly Hair

This cool curly cut is heavy on the fringe and light around the sides and back.

Low fade haircut curly hair
Zach Ramsey

88. Low Temp Fade

This low temp fade takes the tiniest bite out of the temples and neckline.

Low temp fade haircut
Jose Crespo

89. Men’s Medium Fade Haircut

Try this textured quiff over a medium bald fade.

Men's medium fade haircut
John Carmona

90. Mid Bald Fade

This mid bald fade starts low and ends high.

Mid bald fade haircut
Thiagao Kpb

91. Razor Fade Haircut

The razor fades is the same as a skin or bald fade.

Razor fade haircut
MINIMAL Barber House

92. Southside Fade Haircut

The Southside fade is one of the shortest haircuts out there. The high fade goes all the way up past the the crown.

Southside fade haircut
Leandro Silva

93. Tight Fade Haircut

Tight sides look great with every men’s hairstyle.

Tight fade haircut
Parted Hair

94. Cute Fade Haircut For Black Boys

Longer hair over a mid fade keeps this cut softer than a shorter look.

Estúdio Sis

95. Crew Cut

The crew cut is a tiny bit longer than the buzz fade.

Gleb Morozov

96. Curly Hair + Fade

How cool is this tight sides style with curly fringe.

Agus de Asís Hair Artist

97. Fringe Haircuts

Bangs are back. Wear them in curtains or straight across, like this.

Travis Hill

98. Braids + Fade

Cool cornrows over a high fade.

Curso de Barbeiro

99. Temp Fade Mullet

This tiny temp fade makes way for glasses in the midst of thick, textured hair.

Zach Ramsey

100. Cool Mohawk

This mohawk fade fade has it all – colors, a fade, and a budding mullet.

Tyler Kelbert

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