A mid fade, or a medium fade, as the name implies, offers a middle ground between a low and high faded cut. It is still bold and edgy but may be appropriate even in a rather professional environment. To get the mid fade hair cut, the hair on the sides and back is taper cut starting from the top of the ears. As there is a wide range of mid fade haircuts out there, the midfade is considered extremely versatile. It can complement absolutely any hairstyle on top and works for any hair texture, from a buzz cut mid skin fade to a mid fade curly hair pomp. To explore a mid fade haircut in depth, feel free to study our guide.

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The Medium Fade Haircut

The medium fade haircut is one of the most sought after cuts. Men opt for this style because it provides them with a very distinctive, but yet unique look. Due to balance in the length and versatility, it easily adapts to any styling preferences, especially to those that are meant to emphasize the longer top.

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Who’s It For?

Mid fade haircuts are for those who want that professional look with a drop of modernization. The versatility of this haircut makes it possible to inculcate it into other styles.

It looks great on men of different races, ages, hair texture, and lifestyle. This style works ravishingly for masculine looks accompanied with beards or stubble.

Just be sure that you’ve got a nice wax or pomade, and you’ve got all you need to flaunt with the fade.

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How Do I Get the Mid Fade Haircut?

If you’ve finally made up your mind to switch to mid fade haircut, here are the steps you need to follow:

1. Your desired look determines if you are to texture the central area of your hair with the scissor-over-fingers method.
2. Using the shear-over-fingers method, repeat step one.
3. Proceed with the scissor-over-comb method by using a bigger barber shear.
4. Using the blade-on-skin method, cut the hair on the back and sides of your head with the 1/2 inch blade.
5. Repeat step 4 step using the 3/8 inch blade, and then repeat again using the 1/8 inch blade.
6. To reduce the fade’s length, repeat step 5 with the blade’s flat side.
7. Use the half-closed adjustable clipper to move to the mid-end.
8. Close the lever of the adjustable clipper and repeat step 7.
9. Wrap up with the scooping motions.
10. Clean the sideburns, ears and neck with a t-outliner.

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