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Taper Fade Haircut For Men
Is there anything more manly than a taper fade haircut done well? If you conduct a survey with hundreds of men and women, your results will show taper fade to be one of the most masculine and strong haircuts a man can have. However, what is a taper fade haircut? Are the terms taper and fade the same? What are the variations possible with taper fade haircut? These are some questions that you’re most probably wondering about. Here are some answers.
What Is The Taper Fade Haircut Like?
In taper fade haircut, the hair starts by being long but as you progress towards the hair line at the base of the skull or the temple, the hair starts to become shorter till a point where it merges with the skin or disappears entirely. With taper fade haircuts, there are no restrictions, limitations, or established norms related to the length of the hair at the top so long as the hair tapers or fades near the hairline.
Because of the fact that the taper fade haircut usually involves short hair, it’s very popular in the armed forces. A proper taper fade haircut, for instance, will allow you to conform to the rules of the forces, while still being stylish and looking good.
Is There A Difference Between Taper And Fade?
Most people end up using the terms taper and fade in place of each other. As a matter of fact, many people even think that these two terms are interchangeable. However, they are not synonyms.
Taper means that the hair length gradually reduces from the top of the head to the hairline at the base of the skull but it doesn’t mean that the hair at the base of the skull needs to disappear at the hairline. In contrast, fade means that the hair must disappear or merge with the skin at some point on the skull whether it is at the base of the skull or higher.
Can You Play Around With The Taper Fade Haircut?
Taper fade haircuts afford a lot of flexibility. You can do virtually anything with these haircuts. In the FIFA World Cup, taper fade haircuts with special razor messages in the middle of the hair were quite common with Ronaldo and Nani from Portugal leading the way. Even traditionally, men have been very innovative and creative with their taper fade haircuts.
What Are The Major Categories Of Taper Fade Haircuts?
While there is no hard and fast rule with haircuts in general, and taper fade haircuts in specific, you could categorize all taper fade haircuts into one of five types. These are.
- The regular taper fade haircut where the hair disappears at the hairline at the base of the head.
- The high taper fade haircut where the hair disappears around 2 inches from the crown.
- The low taper fade haircut where the hair disappears at a region between the hairline at the bottom of the head and the crown.
- The high top fade haircut is similar to high taper fade haircut but also includes the vertical trimming of the top of the head.
- The temple fade haircut is similar to low taper fade haircut but the transition is more sudden.
Pomade
Baxter of California Cream Pomade, 2 oz.
LIGHT HOLD / NATURAL FINISH
Infused with natural ingredients, this light hold, moisture-rich styling cream softens and smooths hair while providing frizz-free definition and low shine. Baxter of California pomades can be mixed and matched to achieve a multitude of hair styles.
Directions:
- Put a fingernail-sized amount into the palm of your hand and rub palms together to warm and emulsify the pomade.
- Apply evenly throughout damp or dry hair with fingertips.
- Apply product to wet hair for a wet-look finish, or to dry hair for a more natural look with less definition.
- Use more product for increased hold and style.
- Run a comb through hair for a more finished look.
Baxter of California Hard Cream Pomade, 2 oz.
FIRM HOLD / NATURAL FINISH
Powered by natural ingredients, this lightweight, solid styling cream provides textured definition and strong hold for hours with a low-shine finish. Great for medium to thicker hair types. Baxter of California pomades can be mixed and matched to achieve a multitude of hair styles.
Details Readers’ Choice Award 2014 for Best Hair Paste.
Directions:
- Put a fingernail-sized amount of pomade into the palm of your hand and rub hands together to emulsify.
- Use more product for increased hold and style.
- Apply evenly throughout damp or dry hair.
- Apply product to wet hair for a more wet-look finish.
- Apply to dry hair for a more natural look with less definition.
Baxter of California Soft Water Pomade, 2 oz.
LIGHT HOLD / SHINE FINISH
This light-to-medium hold, water-based styling formula spreads easily through hair to deliver control and natural, non-greasy shine. Rinses clean out of hair. Baxter of California pomades can be mixed and matched to achieve a multitude of hair styles.
Directions:
- Put a fingernail-sized amount of pomade into the palm of your hand and rub hands together to disperse.
- Apply evenly throughout damp or dry hair.
- Apply product to wet hair for more of a wet-look finish.
- Apply to dry hair for more of a natural look with less definition.
- Use more product for increased hold and style.
- Run a comb through hair for a more finished look.
Baxter of California Hard Water Pomade, 2 oz.
FIRM HOLD / SHINE FINISH
Enhanced with elastic fibers, this firm-hold, water-based styling formula provides dimension, shine and all-day control without stiffness. Rinses clean out of hair. Baxter of California pomades can be mixed and matched to achieve a multitude of hair styles.
Directions:
- Put a fingernail-sized amount of pomade into the palm of your hand and rub hands together to disperse.
- Apply evenly to damp or dry hair.
- Use more product for increased hold and style.
- Apply product to wet hair for more of a wet-look finish.
- Apply to dry hair for a more natural look with less definition.
Imperial Barber Products Fiber Pomade 6oz
A versatile medium hold product with custom texture fibers and a slight sheen. The lighter then grease formula allows for messy looks and sleek styles all the same. A highly pliable water based texturizing product full of extra-long fibers that are more exaggerated than the average fiber grease.
- water based
- medium hold
- high shine
- easy to re-style
- works with all hair types
- net wt. 6 oz.
Imperial Barber Products Gel Pomade 12oz
Vitamin B5 infused Gel Pomade combines the best properties of gels and pomades, hydrating to create a new hybrid styling medium. Goes in light and smooth, and provides styling precision that will dry in to your hair resulting in a stay-in-place hold.
- water based
- medium to strong hold
- vitamin B5 infused
- no flaking or melting
- works best with thin and straight hair
- net wt. 12 oz.
Imperial Barber Products Matte Pomade 4 oz
For those desiring a natural, no-shine finish with a light-to-medium hold water base pomade. Texture adding, strengthening, and moisture retaining, it will dry in light and natural with control without weighing the hair down.
- water based
- light to medium hold
- no shine finish
- textured natural look
- works with all hair types
- net wt. 4 oz.
