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Burst fade haircut
The fade arcs around the ear in a half-circle, while the hair at the nape keeps its length. The top stays short and textured. It’s a modern cut that’s especially popular on curly and coily hair.
- Length
- Short
- Upkeep
- Medium
- Best textures
- Wavy, curly, coily
- Face shapes
- Oval, round, square, diamond
How would Burst Fade look on you?
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What to tell your stylist
“I’d like a burst fade. Please arc the fade around my ears in a half-circle, taking the area above and behind the ear close to the skin. Leave the nape long and keep the clippers away from it. Keep enough textured length on top to show my curls.”
Tip: show the result you made in Mane too. A description plus a picture is the clearest brief.
Why choose it
- Shows off curly and coily texture
- Stands out from classic fades
- Pairs well with a mullet or faux hawk
Keep in mind
- The curve needs a cleanup every 2–3 weeks
- The effect is weaker on straight hair
Similar styles
Colors that go well with Burst Fade
About Burst Fade
In a regular fade, the short part runs around the head like a straight band. A burst fade curves up and around the ear instead, from front to back, and leaves length at the nape. From the side, it opens around the ear like a sunburst, hence the name.
The curved fade slims the sides but keeps the back full, so it looks balanced on oval, round, square and diamond faces. It shines on wavy, curly and coily hair, where the volume on top contrasts with the short arc. Bold colors like copper, orange or platinum blonde look great with it.
What’s the difference between a burst fade and a taper fade?
In a taper fade, only the sideburns and the neckline go close to the skin. In a burst fade, the short section curves up around the ear while the nape stays long. So one cleans up the nape and the other keeps it. Try both on the same photo to see the difference.
Which styles go well with a burst fade?
It’s most often paired with a faux hawk or a mullet, because the length left at the nape completes their silhouette. It also looks great with a short afro. Not every barber does it often, so it helps to bring the look you tried in Mane.
How many credits does it take to try Burst Fade in Mane?
Each CONFIRM costs 1 credit and creates one image. Picking options and browsing uses no credits; a credit is only used when you press CONFIRM, and it’s refunded automatically if the generation fails. You can combine a hairstyle, color and beard in the same CONFIRM. During the beta, credits are bought in the app and the same balance works on the web.
Try it on your own photo in 3 steps
Add your photo
Keep your face centered and well lit. Uploading a photo and picking options uses no credits.
Burst Fade is preselected
The studio opens with this choice. Add a color, beard or smile if you like; everything is applied in the same try.
Press CONFIRM
Your result is usually ready in 10–30 seconds. Save your favorite, compare side by side or show it to your stylist.