Should I Get a Fade?

When you're deciding between a taper vs fade cut think about your face shape and which haircuts tend to suit someone of your stature. If you're looking for a safer, inoffensive cut then taper is more likely to be the one. Whereas if you're looking for something with a little more edge and bravado, consider a fade.

Does a fade look good on everyone?

High and low fades look best on people with a consistent skin tone. If your scalp color is different than your face color, consider a traditional fade or a scissor fade. Understand your hair. ... Low and high fades look good on people who have thick, dense hair.

When should you get a fade?

"Tight fade haircuts need to be maintained every two to three weeks. For a more classic haircut we'd say every four to six weeks. But people do like to keep it tight, just 'cause it goes away. It just all starts to blend in, so you don't see the difference in the hair lengths anymore."