Short to medium men’s haircuts with fades have been popular for decades.
Fade haircuts just look super cool. And today, there are more styles than ever before. Modern barbers are so creative with their craft.
In this section, we feature each type of fade haircut that you can possibly get at your barbershop.
Scroll down to find a detailed post about the men’s fade haircuts you want to try out.
What exactly is a fade haircut?
A fade is how your barber cuts your hair on the sides and back with professional barber clippers. Hair is cut at a shorter length near the bottom and is gradually blended into a longer length higher up towards the top of your head.
In this section, we will take a close look at all your classic fade haircuts:
Which fade haircut style will you try next?
Check out each feature below to see all the latest men’s haircuts, new looks, and cool fade haircuts. Take a look at this guide for the most popular boy’s haircuts.
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 … Read more
What are the most popular men’s haircuts and hairstyles for men? You will find them right here in this newly updated (November 20th) guide! This is the best collection of men’s haircuts and cool hairstyles for men. We have been … Read more
Most men’s haircuts follow the short sides, longer top formula. These short sides, long top hairstyles take that contrast even further. Looks for every hair type use the short-long combination – pompadours, slick backs, flat tops, undercuts, mullets, hair curtains, … Read more
It’s that time of year again – trying to find a present for loved ones that they will enjoy and don’t already have. Well, here are some of the best gifts for men for Christmas and the holiday season. Or, … Read more
The planets have aligned to bring back one of the greatest hair men’s hair trends of all time – the permed mullet. Nineties hair is back, along with the perm. Lots of guys are rocking long hair and cleaning it … Read more
The mohawk haircut has come a long way from the punk rock style. Punk may be dead (or not) but the mohawk lives on. To be a mohawk, a haircuts has to be strip of hair down the center of … Read more
Let’s start by answering the question, “what is a tape up haircut?” Tape up is another name for a taper, also known as a taper fade. This type of fade stops behind the ear, with faded hair at the temples … Read more
The South of France haircut, also known as the gentleman’s mohawk, is one of those instant classics. Usher brought this cut to peak popularity when he started wearing it almost ten years ago. Fast forward to today, Usher has a … Read more
There is much more to men’s hair than short, medium, and long. Length is a key part of a haircut but is so is the part, bangs, and taper fade around the sides and back. Many of these types of … Read more
Fade haircuts are one of the most popular and easiest men’s hairstyle trends. They are everywhere because a fade can be added to any type, length, or style of a men’s haircut. Fades are also a great looking, low maintenance … Read more
Fade haircuts are one of the most popular, versatile, and attractive haircuts for men, teenagers, and boys. They look great, are easy to style, and work for all guys. Fade haircuts work for every hair type from thin to thick and … Read more
If high fades are too high and low fades are too low, these mid fade haircuts might be just right. This type of fade cleans up the neckline while leaving a hint of length above the temples. This in-between fade … Read more
Let’s start with what a taper haircut is and what it isn’t. Some people call fade haircuts tapers but that is not quite right. A fade blurs the edges of hair all the way around the sides and back of … Read more
It doesn’t take long for men’s hair trends to be seen on kids. Whether boys want to look like their father, older brother or favorite sports star, imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. In this guide, we look at … Read more
We review 1000’s of new men’s hairstyles and cool haircuts for guys every week that are being cut and styled by the best barbers in the world. You will definitely find a brand new look on this updated list. The top haircut … Read more
Taper fade haircuts have been a popular choice for men for years. The classic look is also a hot trend will not go away any time soon. Here are some great examples of the classic taper fade that we are … Read more
Fade haircuts are one of the most popular haircuts for men. A high fade haircut shaves hair shorter higher up compared to low fades and mid fades. Like other fades, the high fade can be worn with any hairstyles from … Read more
Bald fade haircuts that cut hair all the way down to the skin are a top trend for men. In addition to looking fantastic, they keep you cool or extending time between haircuts. Also known as a skin fade, the … Read more
In addition to being one of the most popular haircut styles for men, curly hair fade haircuts are one of the top looks for guys with curly hair. Fade haircuts make the most of any textured hair, from short hair … Read more
Every haircut should be tailored not only to your hair type but head shape. The drop fade haircut works for all guys while other types of fade haircuts may not. The drop fade gets its name from the way the … Read more
The temp fade, also known as the temple fade, is a fade at the temple. It usually includes the sideburns but the faded area can be smaller or larger. A low temp fade may just remove the sideburn area while … Read more
First, what is a blowout haircut? The blowout consists of a low fade around the sides and back with and longer hair on top that is styled up and sometimes out. The goal is to look like you stuck your … Read more
The beard fade is exactly what it sounds like, a fade in-between hair and facial hair. The fade occurs on both sides, up into the hairstyle and down into the beard. This distinction draws focus on both. For guys with … Read more
Fade haircuts are one of the most popular hairstyles for men. They look good, work with every men’s hair type and style, from short to long and classic to trendy. Fades started off in the military but were then embraced … Read more
Haircuts with shaved sides are cool, clean cut and easy to wear. Whether it’s an undercut or fade, shaved sides emphasize hair on top and make hair seem thicker. Fade haircuts taper down from short to shorter or down to … Read more
First, what is an undercut fade? An undercut usually shaves hair off up to the temples and all the way around. An undercut fade trades in that shaved area for a fade. The difference between an undercut and fade haircut … Read more
The high and tight is military haircut that is also popular with civilians. The defining characteristics of this short men’s haircut is very short sides and back, the “high”, and a line between longer hair on top, “the tight”. In … Read more
If there is any haircut that has a bad reputation, it is the comb over. Why? Historically, this has been a way to cover bald spots but never very effectively. That’s not what we’re talking about. These comb over fades … Read more
A skin fade haircut is exactly what it sounds like – a haircut with a fade all the way down to the skin. It can also be called a bald fade or zero fade, named after the clipper attachment length. … Read more
Another men’s haircut that has been updated is the classic mohawk. These mohawk fade haircuts feature new ways to wear the sides and the mohawk itself. The mohawk haircut is a strip of hair down the center of the head … Read more
Originally popular in the 1950s, the pompadour has since been updated for the 21st century. The signature height and roll are still there but there are pompadour fade haircuts with every type of fade as well as variations for styling … Read more
Fade haircuts are one of the most popular looks for Black men. A fade cuts the sides and back of hair from short down to the skin. As far as the hairstyle, that can be anything from an ultra-short buzz … Read more
Low fade haircuts may be the most popular type of fade. They look great with every type of men’s haircut, from short to long. There is no cleaner cut finish to a haircut and the low fade looks great growing … Read more
If you want to dip into the world of fades without making a major change, try a temple fade haircut. What is that? Just like it sounds, a fade at the sides of the head by the temples/sideburns. The temple … Read more
Let’s break down the differences between low fade vs high fade vs mid fade haircuts. The low fade tapers hair down the shortest around the hairline while the mid fade goes short a few inches up higher. Both are drop … Read more
The burst fade took is a popular fade haircut in recent years. The burst fade tapers the line of hair behind the ear, leaving hair longer at the neck. The shape is rounded, like a sun is rising behind the ear. … Read more
The high top fade haircut may have peaked in the late 1980s and early 1990s but it is back again and here to stay. The cut has come a long way from Kid of Kid ‘n Play’s unforgettable look. Any … Read more
