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Burst Fade Mohawk

A burst fade shaped around a central mohawk strip, keeping the sides tight while the top and back carry the silhouette.

Cut difficulty

hard

Maintenance

high

Popularity

92/100

What to tell your barber

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

The mohawk strip should be centered and balanced before the fade is detailed.
The final shape should be checked from the side, front, and back before the neckline is finished.

Shape the central strip regularly so the style does not widen unevenly.
Book frequent touch-ups every 1 to 2 weeks if you want the edge to stay sharp.
Start styling with curl sponge, 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.

A bold burst fade with the arc pushed higher for more contrast around curls, crops, mohawks, or short textured tops.

A curved burst fade around the ear with length kept through the back, giving a sharper version of the modern mullet.

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

A fade that arcs around the ear, often paired with curls, mohawks, mullets, or textured tops.