Taper fade

About this style: The sides and nape shorten gradually toward the bottom until the hair disappears into the skin. Because the fade has no visible step, the head shape reads clean from every angle.
Who it suits: Usually helps hair that puffs at the sides and stays cool in summer, though the fade blurs within weeks.
Upkeep: The fade is the point, so the sides and nape need re-cutting every 2 - 3 weeks.

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