What is a drop fade haircut?

“A drop fade is similar to a regular fade haircut, but it gradually lowers at the back of the head and around the front hairline,” says Katie Conlon, stylist at Topman’s resident barber, Johnny’s Chop Shop. “This allows for more depth around the crown, and a sharp outline to the face.”

What’s a number 2 haircut look like?

‘Number 2 haircut’ will give you a slightly longer cut – 1/4 of an inch. It is one of the most popular haircut lengths out there, as it gives you a nice short hair that doesn’t show the scalp. It can work perfectly on both thick or thin hair.

What’s the difference between a blend and a fade?

A fade is a shorter taper that blends or fades into the skin—hence the name. A fade is the style for you. Go for a blended hairstyle if you want to leave some length on the top, sides, and back. Most men’s haircuts involve some sort of taper, and if you want a clean, thick, classic cut, a taper is the way to go.

How do you give Yourself a fade haircut?

Giving yourself a fade haircut can be done as long as you have mirrors and the right styling equipment. Decide how much hair you want left on the top of your head and how much you want the hair faded on the sides. Work in an area where you have a large, stationary mirror. Have a hand mirror handy as well for close-up cutting tasks.

What is a step cut hairstyle?

A step haircut is a layered hairstyle that doesn’t blend the different lengths of hair. A normal layered haircut, by contrast, might have varying lengths of hair, but they’re blended, so the different lengths aren’t noticeable. In a step haircut, the different lengths are noticeable on purpose.

What is a medium fade haircut?

A medium fade is a type of taper cut for men that lands below the temples and above the ear – right in the middle of the side of the head. Medium fade haircuts, like other fades, come in a variety of styles and looks. For example, guys can get a mid skin fade for a very short cut, or opt for a razor fade for…