#TAPER BURST FADE HOW TO#
Knowing how to tell your barber the cut you want is important so you end up with what you asked for! Here, the faded bursts around the ears are cut with the #2 clipper guard (1/4 inch) to stand out from the rest of the cut. #2 Bursts With Pushed-Back Top Vikafoto33/Shutterstock If you have straight hair and want a little more interest in your haircut, this is one way to do it! 8.
#TAPER BURST FADE SKIN#
These zones are faded down to the skin to create an edgy contrast between the longer hair on the top and sides and the shorter sections around the ears. Mid Burst Skin Fade Max Skorokhod/ShutterstockĪ casual, pushed-back texture on top doesn’t look too clean-cut thanks to the bursts around the ears. You could totally stop there and have a great, trendy haircut, but why not take it a step further by adding a burst faded section around the ears? It gives this cut an edge. This two block haircut is shaved/undercut on the bottom half, leaving long hair in a side part on top. Two Block Burst Fade MDV Edwards/Shutterstock
Keep a little more length on top than the back to mimic this look. We love seeing one haircut borrowing elements from so many different styles! Here, the model’s hair is cut into the popular South of France wide mohawk cut.Ībove and behind the ears, the hair is burst-faded down to the skin, making it a bald fade. Bald Burst Mohawk Fade Prostock-studio/Shutterstock Extend the fade from about 2 inches above the ear in a curved line down to the neckline behind the ear to get this look. Pin-straight hair can have a mind of its own at shorter lengths, but working in a little gel and brushing the top over to the side helps keep it in line. Brushed-Over Burst Cut MDV Edwards/Shutterstockīurst fading adds a punchy edge to this otherwise basic taper fade haircut. Featuring a long top divided with a side part and gradually faded sides with a mid (medium height) burst, this style looks sophisticated with a modern twist. If you like clean-cut hairstyles but still like incorporating trendy elements, this is the cut for you. Mini-Burst With Side Part Vikafoto33/Shutterstock With uncut curls on top that cascade down the back, you’re rocking the South of France haircut at a shorter length. The burst portion begins high up around the temples to create a larger short-hair zone. Nail two trends at once with this high burst “South of France” fade that resembles a wide mohawk. Short South of France Fade Erik van Ingen/Shutterstock Since this type of fade is usually done with shorter hair, you’ll stand out with longer locks that really contrast with the short sections on either side of the face! 2. The quickest way to turn your hairstyle into something trendier? Fade the area above and behind your ears in a burst. Long and Shaggy With Burst Fade MDV Edwards/Shutterstock Looking for a little inspiration or think this style might be for you? Don’t commit to this cut without checking out plenty of examples and inspiration photos! A good, clean burst fade is all you need to liven up your current haircut. Then we’ll cover a few things you should consider before getting this type of fade. Let’s take a look at the examples we found so you can get to know this popular men’s haircut better. In burst fades, the longer section does reach down to the neckline. They are similar, but in drop fades, the longer section on top dips down in the back but doesn’t meet up with the neckline. It only refers to the way the hair is cut around the ears.īurst fades are sometimes confused with drop fades. This type of fade has nothing to do with the length of the top, back, or sides of your hair. You can combine a burst fade with other types of fades, haircuts, and styles. That’s what makes this type of fade so versatile – you decide the length, shape, and size of your burst based on your preferences and how you want it to look. It might be a small section that tightly hugs the ears or a bigger section that reaches up to the temples and all the way back. With a burst fade, the short section around the ear may be shaved all the way down to the skin (which is a bald burst fade) or it may still have a little length, depending on the clipper guard size you choose. The shorter section usually touches the back neckline and begins a few inches above the ear. The final look is a semi-circular section of short hair above and behind the ear. It involves trimming a curved section of the hair from the ears to the back neckline, then seamlessly tapering or fading that section to blend into the longer hair around it. See examples and things to consider below.Ī burst fade is a take on the traditional fade haircut. These partial fades give you an option to try something new without completely changing your look. Due for a haircut soon? Shake things up with a precise burst fade.