Fade haircuts have been all the rage among men for many years. It seems like this trend continues in 2017, and maybe even after that. The fade haircut usually caters to men with short hair, but of late, men have been pairing a high fade with medium or long hair too. It does not really matter if you are a  Black, Latino, White,  or Asian man, fade haircut looks good on everyone.
What Is A Fade Haircut
A fade haircut is usually favored by men who have short hair, but now men with longer hair are going for it too. People sometimes get confused between a tapered and a fade haircut.
Difference Between Tapered and Faded Hair Cut
Tapered cuts are when the hair is longer near the top and then slowly gets shorter along the back and sides of the head. If we talk about a normal taper haircut, the top is around 2-4 inches long and the rest of the hair is kept shorter. Usually, the hairline nearby the circumference is cut very short but it is left intact. This is the main difference between a taper haircut and a fade haircut. Women and men both go for a tapered haircut, but not for a faded haircut.
Fade haircuts leave no hair at all the sides and the back of the head but as you move to the top of your head, hair increases. A fade haircut is a type of tapered haircut, but the hair is cut much lower. A lot of barbers bald the hair across the sides and the back of the head and taper the cut so that it slowly gets thicker as it moves to the top of the head to give it a faded look. Most fades are cut short, but the top can be left looking like a traditional tapered cut. There are different types of fades, high fades or low fades are the most popular ones. High Fades normally fade away altogether within around 2-inches from the top. Low Fades are a type f taper cut that slowly moves down the sides and the back of the head and fade completely at the nape and above the ears.
Fade Haircut For Black Men
Black men often go for a high fade haircut, which features a complete vanishing of hair a lot higher than the usual lines of hair growth at the back of the head and temples. If it’s a low fade, hair vanishes around an inch above the natural lines of hair growth. With a regular fade, it is something in between. When you go for your first fade, it is best to stick to the regular one. Natural hair that is highly coiled can also look great in high top fades in which the top of the hair is standing in a vertical position, and the sides and back are cut to fade with a refined finish. If you want more abrupt transitions between lengths, go for temple fades. Here are some fade haircut ideas for black men:
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Geometric Cut
This haircut that uses geometric shapes and accurate lines to create a stunning outcome. This haircut is always trendy because of it urban nature and freedom to express yourself with straight or curly hair.
Curly Top Fade
If you are confused which fade to go for, choose a haircut that looks chic and graduates from curls to bare skin and blurs the hairline near ears and the nape of the neck.
Smooth And Wavy Fade
This one is a diagonal fade which continues the forehead hairline’s line. It has also been updated with 360 waves that have been a hit in the classic 360 form.
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Low Fade Haircut Featuring a Shaved Side Part
This is a fade that is like an illusion to those looking. It fades into invisibility near the ear line. This is a nice cut for men who like the convenience and the look of a fade but want to try something new.
Clean Cut Low Fade
Low fades are a great option for black men as the natural hair lies flat when it is cropped close and this gives a very clean look on the sides. A low fade means that it begins to taper near the eyebrow.
Faux Hawk Along With Side Fade
If you want something extraordinary, go for Mohawk fade which is identical to a facial hairstyle. This design cuts into the nape, instead of traditional cuts that are on the sides.
Wavy Low Fade
These cuts begin low on the side of the head. Go for this one if you want natural waves that blend with the rest of the cut.
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Short High Fade
High fades are the best options for black men. If you go for this one, the daily maintainance will be minimum. You will have to visit your hairdresser twice a month to maintain this look.
Temple Fade
This look is a great combination of retro and modern. Do not get the back cut near the skin. Keep medium length for a faux hawk look. An afro fade is very creative.
Wavy High Fade
If you want to look like a rockstar, chose perfect waves at the top and go for hair shaved near the skin on the sides and the back. The added carved line make this look even more stylish.
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Black Curly Fade
If you are looking for a fresh haircut, fade is a great idea. This one is very cool, clean, and sharp. It is very easy to maintain. Some men look great with high fades, while some look good with fades that start lower. This is high to medium and is a very classic look. It will look even better with a beard.
Looks like fade haircut is here to stay. While it looks equally great on all men, it seems to be a hit with black men. Chooe from the ideas above and rock your dream fade.
