What is a skin fade? | Abingdon | Didcot | Wantage | Oxfordshire

Whilst skin fades can work for many, it’s worth considering your face shape and hair type. Skin fades can elongate the face and therefore work well with rounder or square faces as they present the illusion of a more all round structure. On the other hand, longer face shapes can exaggerate length. Face shape aside, skin fades can otherwise work well with most hair types and this is therefore a huge upside.

In most cases however, the best thing to do is research, establish a ‘look’ that you like and rather than investing too much in one or two pictures of skin fades, show your Stylist or Barber at your next appointment. Experience will show its benefit during a consultation and a Stylist will be able to help you weigh up which fade might work best for you (low/mid/high), whether a fade is the right choice and how your inspiration picture(s) can possible work for your face shape, hair type and life style considerations. It’s too worth noting that your Stylist or Barber is unlikely to expect you to understand hairdressing terminology so if you are unsure how to ask for something at your next appointment, here’s some helpful tips!