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Burst Fade for Curly Hair

A curved ear-focused fade that lets curls stay full on top and through the back while cleaning the sides.

Cut difficulty

hard

Maintenance

medium

Popularity

95/100

What to tell your barber

Use this script for a burst fade for curly hair, then show the generated reference image.

Curl shrinkage should be checked before taking the burst too high.
The final shape should be checked from the side, front, and back before the neckline is finished.

Refresh curls with water and leave-in before adding more styling cream.
Refresh the fade every 2 to 3 weeks before the shortest area grows blurry.
Start styling with curl cream, then add more product only where the top needs control.

Open a related cut if this one is close but not quite the right fade height or top shape.

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