Many men who love fade haircuts still have confusion between high fades and low fades – what’s the difference between them.

A fade haircut is one where the length of the hair gradually reduces until it has completely ‘faded away’. Although fades are sometimes worn by women, they tend to be more popular as a men’s haircut.

In order for a fade haircut to look good, you will need to make sure that you have a skilled barber to do the work for you. An uneven fade can make your haircut look wonky and will ruin your style. This is why most men are unable to perform fade haircuts on themselves.

If you do go to the barber for your fade haircut, they might ask you about what type of fade style you would like for your hair. There are many types of fade hairstyles for men, but in this post, we will explore the main differences between High Fades and Low Fades.

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High Fade

Low Fade

Origin of Fade Haircut

While the fade haircut originated in the 1940s with military-style cuts, it gained popularity in the 1980s in African-American communities with the rise of hip-hop. During this time, high-top fade haircuts became increasingly popular.

What is a High Fade haircut?

A high fade haircut is a hairstyle where the fading of the hair begins and ends quite high up the back and sides of the head. Sometimes the hair only goes about 1 to 1.5 inches down the sides and the back of the head. This helps to make the hair on the top of the head look thicker and fuller. It is reminiscent of military cuts like the High and Tight hairstyle.