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Taper fade haircut
The sides and back shorten step by step toward the bottom, but only the sideburns and neckline are clipped close to the skin. It’s the most understated, classic member of the fade family, and it looks clean anywhere.
- Length
- Short
- Upkeep
- Medium
- Best textures
- Straight, wavy, curly, coily
- Face shapes
- Oval, round, square, heart, diamond
How would Taper Fade look on you?
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What to tell your stylist
“I’d like a taper fade. Please take only the sideburns and neckline close to the skin, and shorten the rest of the sides gradually from a #3. Leave finger-length hair on top, with no visible line where the sides meet 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 texture, from straight to coily
- Clean and understated enough for the office
- Grows out without looking messy
Keep in mind
- The neckline and sideburns need a cleanup every 3 weeks
- May feel too subtle if you want a sharp contrast
Similar styles
Colors that go well with Taper Fade
About Taper Fade
In a regular fade, the blend climbs the sides to the temples or higher. A taper keeps the short part low: the clippers only go close to the skin at the sideburns and along the neckline. The rest of the sides are shortened gently with scissors or a #2–#3 guard.
Because it only tidies the edges, it looks natural on oval, round, square, heart-shaped and diamond faces. It works on straight, wavy, curly and coily hair. Natural shades like jet black and chocolate give it its most classic look. It grows out gracefully, but a cleanup every three weeks keeps the neckline and sideburns sharp.
What’s the difference between a taper fade and a regular fade?
In a regular fade, the short part spreads up the sides and gives a sharper contrast. A taper fade only cleans up the edges, so it looks more understated and classic and keeps its shape as it grows. Try both on the same photo to see which suits you.
Which styles work with a taper fade on top?
Almost all of them. A short, textured top is the simplest version, while hair combed to one side gives a classic look close to the Side Part. On curly hair, the top is left as it is.
How many credits does it take to try Taper 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.
Taper 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.