First of all, It’s a common misconception that a fade is a type of haircut, but that’s not correct. It’s better described as a cutting technique that can be incorporated into a wide range of hairstyles to achieve a particular look. A low fade is when the hair at the sides and back of the head start off short and gradually gets longer, starting just above the ear. Sometimes, it can even drop down behind the ears at the back of the head. Let’s explore the details, popular hairstyles, and maintenance involved in achieving this stylish haircut.

Low Fade with different haircuts

The best thing about the low fade is that it is not a specific haircut it’s a cutting technique. It means that it is a modern-day innovation that can go with any haircut whether you have long hair, short hair, medium hair, curly hair, straight hair, or wavy hair.

Classic Low Fade Haircut

Safest and most preferable option, especially for men who are trying to experiment with their look for the first time and don’t desire any blunt or abrupt change. The classic low fade is somewhat similar to taper as the length of hair descends gradually on the sides and back which creates a neat appearance with a good amount of hair on top.

Pompadour with a Low Fade

The pompadour is a classic style made famous by the types of Elvis Presley and James Dean. It’s still going strong today, with a few modern updates, and incorporating a low fade is a great way to give this throwback trim a twist.

Buzz Cut And Low Fade

There’s no better hairstyle than a buzz cut when it comes to easy maintenance. But with low fade, it will spice up the buzz cut without losing any of the benefits. It’s also highly versatile in terms of hair type, perfect for anything.

Man bun with a low fade 

A man bun with a low fade is a versatile hairstyle that can be worn in different ways. You can slick back and tie up your hair into a man bun by applying some matte paste/pomade/clay after towel-drying.

Faux Hawk with a Low Fade

To make things spicy and trendy you can combine the low fade with the faux hawk. You can shape it in whatever way you like. Also, it works equally well no matter whether you have long or short straight

How to Ask for a Low-Fade Haircut

Communication with Your Barber

To get your desired hairstyle, it would be preferable if you vocalize your needs and communicate with your barber by mentioning specific details, also the barber will provide you with some details that which type of haircut will go with your facial structure. 

Bringing a Picture

If you like a hairstyle and you don’t think that you can manage to make your barber understand what type of haircut it is. For this, there is an easy solution you can  bring the screenshot of that picture so that the barber can cut your hair according to that hairstyle

Specifying the Fade Height

When your barber starts cutting your hair you can advise or tell him what kind of low fade you specifically want and what should be the height of that fade. It is important to communicate with your barber otherwise you will be not happy with your haircut.

Styling Tips for Low-Fade Haircut

Choosing the Right Products

To maintain a low fade hairstyle there are some tips and tricks such as choosing the right hair products. Such as Clay, wax, gel, and hair spray are the products to style a haircut but do not overuse them it will make your hair weak and it will result in hair breakage.

Regular Trims

Trimming is very important because it gets rid of split ends which can stop the growth of your hair. Also, it makes your hair healthy and can make you look fresh and sharp.

Heat styling

Heat styling is one of the styling tips that most men use to style their haircut, for example, a blow dryer and other heating tools. However excessive use and not knowing the right technique can result in hair damage.

In the end, A low fade is pretty versatile thanks to the fact that it can be integrated into a variety of hairstyles. That means that whether your face is round, square, heart-shaped, hexagonal, or otherwise, you’ll be able to find a low-fade style that works for you.