Ask any barber for a fade, and they’ll almost immediately get straight to work. Operative phrase: almost immediately. You see, the fade isn’t just one singular type of haircut. While the general technique remains constant—that is, gradually making the hair shorter as it goes down the side and back of the heads—there are many variations on the form. And the type of fade you choose should depend on your face and head shape, desired vibe personal preferences, and hair texture.
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