Black men often opt for a high fade haircut, featuring complete disappearing of hair much higher than the natural lines of hair growth at the temples and back of the head. With a low fade hair disappears about an inch above the lines of hair growth, while a regular fade is something in between these two. As a rule, when you are going to have your first fade, they recommend to start from its regular type.

Tightly coiled natural hair can also look fabulous in high top fades where the top of your hair is standing in a vertical position, while the sides and back are trimmed to fade with a polished finish. More abrupt transitions between lengths can be achieved with temple fades.

Fade haircuts are characterized by a chic finish of gradual hair length tapering. It’s a skillful and laborious job but the result is truly impressive. No other haircuts can give that fantastic fresh and clean feel that fades do. Besides, such black men haircuts offer varied lengths for hair on the top. That’s why every new fade can look different and creative. The gallery below confirms that with vivid examples. Take a minute to check them all.

Gradual smoothed reduction of hair length in fade haircuts for men can be paired with edgy outlines at the temples, patterned sides, or a shaped top. As you can see, fades look equally awesome on boys, young guys and older men. For every setting where extremely short hair is a requirement, a fade will look better than a simple close cut or complete baldness.

1: Geometric Cut for Men
2: Curly Top Fade
3: Smooth and Wavy Fade
4: Low Fade Haircut With a Shaved Side Part
5: Clean Cut Low Fade
6: Faux Hawk with Side Fade
7: Wavy Low Fade
8: Short High Fade
9: Cool Temple Fade
10: Wavy High Fade