How to ask for the fade you want

Most bad fades are a misunderstanding, not a mistake. Here are the words that help.

Where it starts

• Low: the fade starts just above the ear and stays low at the back.
• Mid: it starts around the temple. The most asked for, and the safest.
• High: it starts near the top of the head. Sharp, and it grows out fast.

How short it goes

• Skin: down to the skin with a foil shaver at the bottom.
• Taper: the length shortens gradually but never to skin. Office-friendly.

Bring a photo

One photo beats ten words. Two photos, one you like and one you don’t, are even better.