The skin fade is the most defined fade however as it’s very clear to see hair going from bald to say a 0.5 into a 2 at the top of the sides. Whereas when you start at a number 2 and work into a 3 it may not be as clear and obvious, depending on the colour and thickness of your hair.

What does a number 2 fade mean?

The skin fade is the most defined fade however as it’s very clear to see hair going from bald to say a 0.5 into a 2 at the top of the sides. Whereas when you start at a number 2 and work into a 3 it may not be as clear and obvious, depending on the colour and thickness of your hair.

Which fade should I get?

Opt for a high fade, medium fade, or a low fade, with each offering its own look. In essence, the lower the fade, the more coverage you’re left with. So, while a high fade leaves you with a mop-top and little else, a low fade will taper subtly down your head, with the absolute shortest cut just around your ears.

What do I tell my barber for a fade?

Talk to the barber in detail about your fade before they start cutting.

  • You can say something like “I want a temple fade with a line in the back, but I want to keep it longer on the top.
  • Or you can say something like, “I want my fade to look like Lupe Fiasco’s old fade, but I want the fade to start higher on the sides”

Can I have a 1 fade on the back side?

For example, you could keep the hair on top buzzed down short. You’d have to keep it longer than a #1 though in order to actually have the 1 fade on the back and sides be visible.

What is a number 2 fade?

A number 2 fade, also known as a “2 fade”, is an effect where the shortest length at the sides and back is ¼ inch. It’s clipped down using the #2 clipper guard. The length then gradually increases from this number 2 length as you go up toward the top.

What is a 1 fade comb-over?

With 1 fade comb-over styles, the hair on top is kept long and swept to one side, while the sides and back are clipped down to a number 1 length at their shortest. The #1 length then gradually blends into longer lengths as you go up.

What is a mid 1 fade?

Finally, with “mid” 1 fades, the number 1 length reaches a point in between where you’d expect low and high fades to be. This is usually around halfway up the sides/back. With a 1 fade on the back and sides, you can have the hair on top being either long or short.