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Low Taper Burst Fade

A hybrid of a low taper and burst fade, cleaning the sideburns and ear area while keeping the back softer.

Cut difficulty

medium

Maintenance

medium

Popularity

84/100

What to tell your barber

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

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"I want a low taper burst fade."
2
"Blend a low taper into a small burst around the ear."
3
"Keep the top natural and avoid cutting the back into a full mullet unless I ask."
4
"Keep the blend clean and adjust the finish for my hair texture."

This should look cleaner than a regular low taper but softer than a full burst fade.
The final shape should be checked from the side, front, and back before the neckline is finished.

Clean the sideburns and ear curve before the lower taper disappears.
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.

A softer burst fade that keeps the arc low around the ear, useful when you want shape without a dramatic high fade.

A low temple and neckline taper that keeps the sides clean while leaving enough curl height on top to show natural shape.

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

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