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Temp Fade
A temple-focused fade that sharpens the front corners without removing as much side hair as a full fade.
Cut difficulty
medium
Maintenance
medium
Popularity
88/100
What to tell your barber
Use this script for a temp fade, then show the generated reference image.
- 1
"I want a temp fade focused around the temples."
- 2
"Keep the rest of the side natural."
- 3
"Clean the hairline without pushing it back."
How it is cut
- Temp fades are ideal when you want a clean front shape and less side exposure.
- Works especially well with curls, coils, and short textured tops.
Maintenance tips
- Refresh the temple area every 2 to 3 weeks.
- Keep product away from freshly lined edges.
- Brush or sponge the top before defining the perimeter.
Similar styles
Open a related cut if this one is close but not quite the right fade height or top shape.
