A faded style is short at the bottom and gets longer as it goes up the head. Fade haircuts have been around for a long time and are still popular, which makes them an interesting choice for people who want to try something new.

Even if you go to a skilled barber, having a clear idea of what you wish to do can help them better give you the look you want. 

 If you want to save money on haircuts or cut hair, you can learn how to do a fade cut with the right tools and some practice. Learn how to come up with a perfect fade haircut and how to decide on the ideal type of fade for your needs here.

Damp The Hair

Before you start styling and cutting your hair, it is best to lightly spray it with water to make it easier to work with. The hair should be wet but not dripping. 

Pat the hair gently with a towel to get rid of extra water. Next, use a comb to separate the hair. 

It is important to know exactly where the part is because it affects how you blend the shorter and longer sides to get the style you want. 

Select The Correct Clipper Number

If you choose a smaller guard size, your hair will be cut shorter. Start with a higher guard number, like a #3, to complete the process. Using a higher guard number, the sides and back of the head will be shaved in the same way as a starting point.

To get the fade haircut effect, you will go from longer guards to shorter ones as you go down. Starting with the bigger guard size, ensure the fade is even.

Start by shaving all hair on the sides and back with the first guard size. Then, please do it again with a smaller guard size, moving down the head but not to the bottom. 

Make A Decision On Where The Fade Lines Will Go

The fade line is the most important part of deciding where the hair goes from one length to another. This line goes around the back of the head, from one ear to the other, making a complete circle.

Fade lines do not have to follow a straight line across the back. In some versions, the hair makes a small downward curve around the back of the head and then returns to its original path before hitting the other ear.

You can also try out different things with various fade lines. You can start with one and add a second one over time as you get more confident in the process.

Sectioning The Hair At The Top

With a comb, mark off a square-shaped area above the round curve of the head. This line separates the longer hair on top from the shorter hair on the sides. Use a clip or an elastic band to hold this piece of hair in place and keep it from getting tangled.

When it is unclear what the best square size should be, eyebrows can be used as a reference point. The edges of the trapezoid should line up with the ends of the eyebrows. This arrangement includes the whole crown in the back of the head.

Start To Vertically Cut The Hair

Shaving against the direction of hair growth is the most common way to shave, similar to how you shave your face. Start with the eyebrows and move the clippers up and down toward the back of the head.

It is very important not to cut the part of hair set aside on top of the head. Use the clippers to do each step upward, making an outward circle with each step.

Use the hand you are not using to gently press down on the head below where you are cutting. This makes sure that the cut is even and smooth.

Continue Fading By Switching Guards

Once you have gotten the basic cut around the sides and back of the head right, it is time to move on to your next guard size. If you started with a 3, switch to a 2. Use the same method you used before, starting at the bottom and working your way up.