Low Taper Fade
Clean edges, effortless top
A subtle fade that only tightens around the ears and neckline, leaving weight on the sides and a messy, textured top. The most requested cut of the year because it suits almost every hair type and grows out gracefully.
- Top
- 4–6 cm
- Sides
- Low taper #0.5–#3
- Maintenance
- ✂✂✂
- Daily styling
- 4 min
- Barber visit
- Every 3 weeks
- Products
- Sea-salt spray + matte paste
How it's cut
Low taper · messy textured top
- 1
Taper only the sideburns and neckline: #0.5 at the edges blending to #3 just above the ears.
- 2
Sides above the taper left at #4 or scissor length so the shape stays full.
- 3
Top cut to 4–6 cm and texturised with thinning scissors for a messy, forward finish.
Best for
Face shapes
Hair types
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