The Best Low Fade Hairstyles And How To Get Them
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The classic cut can appear conservative, so incorporating a low fade is a clever way to bring it up to date. “The low fade, in this instance, creates the shape and clean lines [but with] a contemporary feel,” says Joe Mills of Joe & Co. in London. “Ideally you want to go in knowing how close you want the fade. A 1 or 1.5, not too high on the back, should be a good starting point.”
Mills suggests paying your barber a visit once every three to four weeks to keep things in check. Beyond that, it’s just a matter of using either a sea salt spray for fine or normal hair or a texture spray for thick hair, before blow drying and working the hair into shape. Finish things off with a lick of matte clay, and you’re good to go.
Low Fade + Slicked-Back Length
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Slicked-back hair is already trending in its own right, but throw a low fade into the mix, and it takes the look to a whole new level.
“When asking for this cut, simply request a low fade on the sides with a slick back on top,” says Shanahan. Because ‘slick back’ may mean different things to different barbers, it’s worth taking a photo along with you, just to make sure the person wielding the scissors knows precisely what you want.
If you value an extra 15 minutes in bed each morning, this cut may be a good option as styling couldn’t be easier. Blow dry the hair back using a medium heat and a comb. Next, work a pomade through the full length of the hair using your fingers, then finish by using the comb to slick it back and lock things into place.
Low Fade + Short Afro
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