The low drop fade haircut is both edgy and suave, so it’s no wonder it’s a popular hairstyle choice for men. Its gradually faded sides give any face shape handsome definition and it allows you to keep a fair amount of length up top for numerous styling options.  After seeing the best fade haircuts below, you’ll wonder why you didn’t try the style sooner!

What is Drop Fade Haircut?

A drop fade is one of the many variations of skin fade. The skin part is what gives it its name. The main feature of a drop fade is that the hairstyle ‘drops’ behind the ear, creating a nice and neat arc that appeals to many men.

Drop fade haircuts come in all shapes and sizes. They vary in the layer and the top part length. The drop fade on the sides doesn’t limit you to a specific type of hairstyle. The longer you grow the hair on top, the more options you can work with. Drop fades can be low, medium, and high.

It’s possible to create such a haircut for men of all hair types. It looks great on thin and brittle hair and thick and curly locks.

The main advantage of the drop fade haircut is low maintenance. Besides keeping the hair on the sides short, the back is trimmed. In addition, your barber appointment frequency will decrease depending on how low you decide to go with a drop fade haircut.

The Best Low Drop Fades for Men

When you go to the barbershop, you might face a stylist with a very vague understanding of a drop fade. You’ll need to explain that you need the hair behind your ears to drop down in an arc.

To ensure you get what you are looking for, we recommend showing your stylist one of the below low drop faded styles before getting into the chair.

1. Pompadour with Texture

For a look that says you care what your hair looks like but don’t care if it’s not perfect, go with a textured pompadour on a low drop fade. You’ll brush up the front into a smooth shape, but the hair behind it will be mussed, spiked sexiness.