A comb over fade is one of the hottest hairstyles for men in the industry today. This is somewhat because of the Hollywood hotties flaunting the sexy style and also because it is a cool, simple-to-maintain style. Formerly, it was used for balding men to disguise their diminishing locks. Though today, the comb over has lost its original meaning and paired with such a popular cut as a fade, has become one of the trendiest hairstyles to sport. If you want to find out more about this hair trend and draw some inspiration from it, head over here.

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What Is A Comb Over Fade?

So, what is a comb over fade? It features two popular hairstyles – a comb over on the top of the head and a fade on the sides. To get the look, the top section of the hair including some hair from the sides and back is combed forward, creating the illusion of an abundant mane. Due to this “combing”, the hair is involuntarily divided by the side parting. A fade technique refers to the back of the head and sides. The fade goes from razor short or even bald to the desired length on top.

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What Makes A Comb Over Fade So Popular Today?

You may wonder why a comb over fade is so popular these days. It owes its popularity not only to TV shows and celebrities but also to the fact that it allows hairstylists to show off what they’re capable of. A fade requires much precision, skill, and a firm hand. Thus, the more elaborate and clean-cut the fade is the higher level of expertise the barber has. On top of that, a fade complements such a classic and elegant hairstyle as a comb over perfectly adding a bit of contrast and modernity to it.

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Is A Comb Over Fade The Right Hairstyle For Me?

Of course, you may want to know whether a comb over fade will work for you. The thing is that it’s a highly versatile hairstyle and can be customized to flatter basically any face shape or hair texture. Guys with wide faces, round or square, will find it especially complimentary, as it can visually elongate your face and add some sharpness to it. Though, gents with a receding hairline or a widow’s peak may want to refrain from a comb-over, as it can accentuate this fact. For narrow and long faces, it’s better to go for a low fade in order not to enhance the length.