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High Taper Fade
A sharper taper with the fade pushed higher on the side, giving a cleaner and more athletic profile.
Cut difficulty
medium
Maintenance
high
Popularity
89/100
What to tell your barber
Use this script for a high taper fade, then show the generated reference image.
- 1
"Give me a high taper, but keep shape on top."
- 2
"Take the blend higher than a mid taper around the sideburn area."
- 3
"Keep the neckline tight and clean."
How it is cut
- High tapers can make round faces look leaner when the top keeps height.
- Do not confuse this with a full high skin fade unless that is what you want.
Maintenance tips
- Higher tapers show regrowth faster.
- Keep sideburns and neckline clean between cuts.
- Avoid too much product near the faded area.
Similar styles
Open a related cut if this one is close but not quite the right fade height or top shape.
