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Fade haircut
The sides and nape get gradually longer from the bottom up and blend softly into the top. A clean, polished classic that goes with every style.
- Length
- Short
- Upkeep
- Medium
- Best textures
- Straight, wavy, curly, coily
- Face shapes
- Oval, round, square, heart, diamond
How would Fade look on you?
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What to tell your stylist
“I’d like a mid fade. Please start the blend at my temples, with the nape and around the ears very short and clean. Leave about a finger’s length on top, with no hard line between the fade and the top.”
Tip: show the result you made in Mane too. A description plus a picture is the clearest brief.
Why choose it
- Works on every hair texture
- Looks clean and well groomed
- Pairs with many styles on top
Keep in mind
- The blend loses definition in 2–3 weeks
- The result depends heavily on the barber’s technique
Similar styles
Colors that go well with Fade
About Fade
The height of the fade changes the look. A low fade starts the transition below the ear and looks understated. A mid fade starts at the temples. A high fade takes the sides short almost to the crown for a sharper contrast. The top can be kept short or left long enough to comb.
Because it slims the sides, a fade works on round faces, and with volume left on top, it suits square and oval faces very well. It works on straight, wavy, curly and coily hair alike. To keep the blend clean, plan on a barber visit every two to three weeks.
What’s the difference between a low, mid and high fade?
It’s about how high the short part goes. A low fade starts below the ear, a mid fade at the temples, and a high fade close to the crown. The higher it goes, the sharper the contrast.
How does a fade look on curly hair?
Great. Short sides highlight the volume of curly hair on top. For ideas, check the similar styles in the catalog, like Short Curls and Afro.
How many credits does it take to try 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.
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.