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    Does a fade have to be a skin fade?
    Arthur Sebastian
    Arthur Sebastian
    Professional Hair Stylist
    Arthur Sebastian is a Professional Hair Stylist based in San Francisco, California. He is the Owner of Arthur Sebastian Hair Salon, a studio offering Hair Styling, Color & Brazilian Blowout services. Arthur has 30 years of experience styling hair. His career began with apprenticeships at Wayne’s Beauty College in Santa Cruz, California Miss Marty’s School of Beauty in San Francisco, California. After receiving his Cosmetology License in 1998, he rented his first station at Wack Shack Hair Salon in San Francisco, going on to hold positions at Posh Hair Salon, Acabello Hair Salon, and Red Union Salon before opening his own studio. With over 500 online customer reviews, Arthur Sebastian Hair Salon has a 5 star average rating on Yelp and 4.9 average review on Google.
    Arthur Sebastian
    Professional Hair Stylist
    Expert Answer
    Not necessarily. A fade just refers to the hair haircut where the hair tapers gradually from one length into another. There are tons of different fades out there.
  • Question
    What is a fade in a haircut?
    Laura Martin
    Laura Martin
    Licensed Cosmetologist
    Laura Martin is a Licensed Cosmetologist based in Milledgeville, Georgia. She has been working as a hair stylist since 2007, and began a career as a cosmetology teacher in 2013. She worked as a teacher at Arrojo Cosmetology School, teaching cosmetology practices, hairstyling, and hair color application. She also brought her cosmetology expertise to her work as a staff writer for fashion blog Style Noted, writing pieces related to hair and fashion. She received an MFA in Creative Writing from Georgia College & State University, where she was also an English Teaching Fellow. Additionally, she received a BA in Creative Writing and Literature from New York University.
    Laura Martin
    Licensed Cosmetologist
    Expert Answer
    A fade is the part of the haircut where the hair is short enough that the skin is visible through the hair. This length may vary slightly depending on the density and color of the hair.
  • Question
    How short is a 3 haircut?
    Laura Martin
    Laura Martin
    Licensed Cosmetologist
    Laura Martin is a Licensed Cosmetologist based in Milledgeville, Georgia. She has been working as a hair stylist since 2007, and began a career as a cosmetology teacher in 2013. She worked as a teacher at Arrojo Cosmetology School, teaching cosmetology practices, hairstyling, and hair color application. She also brought her cosmetology expertise to her work as a staff writer for fashion blog Style Noted, writing pieces related to hair and fashion. She received an MFA in Creative Writing from Georgia College & State University, where she was also an English Teaching Fellow. Additionally, she received a BA in Creative Writing and Literature from New York University.
    Laura Martin
    Licensed Cosmetologist
    Expert Answer
    A "3" haircut refers to an attachment that can be used on a clipper to maintain a specific length. The #3 attachment is usually 3/8 inch.
  • Question
    What is a low fade haircut?
    Laura Martin
    Laura Martin
    Licensed Cosmetologist
    Laura Martin is a Licensed Cosmetologist based in Milledgeville, Georgia. She has been working as a hair stylist since 2007, and began a career as a cosmetology teacher in 2013. She worked as a teacher at Arrojo Cosmetology School, teaching cosmetology practices, hairstyling, and hair color application. She also brought her cosmetology expertise to her work as a staff writer for fashion blog Style Noted, writing pieces related to hair and fashion. She received an MFA in Creative Writing from Georgia College & State University, where she was also an English Teaching Fellow. Additionally, she received a BA in Creative Writing and Literature from New York University.
    Laura Martin
    Licensed Cosmetologist
    Expert Answer
    A low fade is a tapered cut where the fade is restricted to an inch or so around the hairline.
  • Question
    What are a taper and a fade?
    Laura Martin
    Laura Martin
    Licensed Cosmetologist
    Laura Martin is a Licensed Cosmetologist based in Milledgeville, Georgia. She has been working as a hair stylist since 2007, and began a career as a cosmetology teacher in 2013. She worked as a teacher at Arrojo Cosmetology School, teaching cosmetology practices, hairstyling, and hair color application. She also brought her cosmetology expertise to her work as a staff writer for fashion blog Style Noted, writing pieces related to hair and fashion. She received an MFA in Creative Writing from Georgia College & State University, where she was also an English Teaching Fellow. Additionally, she received a BA in Creative Writing and Literature from New York University.
    Laura Martin
    Licensed Cosmetologist
    Expert Answer
    A taper is a haircut that is shortest at the hairline and gradually gets longer toward the interior of the head. A fade is a taper where the edges are short enough that skin can be seen through the hair.
  • Question
    What is meant by #1 , #2 , #3, #4.... length in haircut?
    Community Answer
    Community Answer
    Those are clipper numbers. That means how long the hair that is cut will be, that the clippers will achieve.
  • Question
    What type of fade is best for men with thin or fine hair and an oval face?
    Community Answer
    Community Answer
    A low fade is often the most flattering option.
  • Question
    Does your hair need to be curly for a temple fade?
    Luke Nash
    Luke Nash
    Community Answer
    Your hair does not have to be curly to get a temple fade.
  • Question
    I have straight hair and an oval face shape. What kind of fade haircut should I get?
    sanaramzan ramzan
    sanaramzan ramzan
    Community Answer
    If you have straight hair and an oval face shape, you have plenty of options for a stylish haircut that complements your features. While I suggested specific styles previously, they're not hard and fast rules—individual preferences and hair texture can influence what suits you best.
  • Question
    What length should my hair be for a mid fade?
    Luke Nash
    Luke Nash
    Community Answer
    Your hair should probably be 2-4 inches long so your barber can create a proper fade.
  • Question
    What does my barber mean when they say "fade 4"?
    sanaramzan ramzan
    sanaramzan ramzan
    Community Answer
    "Fade 4" refers to a specific length in a fade haircut, measured using clipper guard sizes. A #4 guard leaves the hair on the sides and back about 1/2 inch (12.7mm) long, offering a short but not too close-cropped look.
  • Question
    I want a #1 on the bottom tapered to a #2 on top. Do I ask for a #1 or #2 fade?
    Community Answer
    Community Answer
    Tell the cutter exactly what you want. Ask for a #1 on the bottom tapered to a #2 on top.
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