Fashion

Burst fade African American clients have been sitting in my chair since 2009, and I’ve learned more from them than any barbering course ever taught me. I’ve spent the last sixteen years perfecting this cut on every hair texture imaginable. Started in my mentor’s shop in Manchester, where old heads would come in with photos … Read more

Burst fade black people have been asking me about for years, and I’ll tell you what – it’s one of those cuts that can completely transform your look when done right. I’ve been cutting hair for fifteen years, started in my uncle’s shop in Birmingham when I was just seventeen. Back then, we called it … Read more

Your mid taper fade haircut looks incredible fresh from the barber chair—crisp edges, smooth gradient, perfectly balanced contrast. But here’s the reality: that sharpness starts fading within days as hair grows. Keeping your mid taper fade looking fresh requires consistent maintenance, the right products, and a realistic schedule that balances professional visits with home upkeep. … Read more

After eight years cutting fades in Melbourne’s busiest barbershops, I’ve watched hundreds of guys walk out with crisp low tapers, only to return three weeks later looking rough around the edges. How to maintain low taper fade properly isn’t about expensive products or daily salon visits. It comes down to understanding what makes your fade … Read more

After cutting hair professionally for over a decade, I’ve seen the drop fade with beard and mustache transform from a niche request to the most-requested combination in my chair. This pairing creates visual continuity from your hairline to your jawline that no other fade style achieves. The curved arc behind your ears naturally frames facial … Read more

The mid taper fade transforms curly hair by removing side bulk while preserving natural texture on top. Starting at temple level, this fade creates clean contrast that highlights curls rather than fighting them. The cut works because curly hair’s natural volume softens the fade transition, while tapered sides prevent the “triangle head” effect thick curls … Read more

The buzz cut fade has become 2025’s most requested haircut at barbershops across Melbourne and beyond, blending military-sharp precision with modern versatility. After a decade working with clients seeking low-maintenance yet striking styles, I’ve watched this cut evolve from basic uniformity to a canvas for personalization. This isn’t your grandfather’s buzz cut. Today’s variations incorporate … Read more

After 12 years cutting hair in Melbourne’s busiest barbershops, I’ve watched the high taper fade evolve from a niche military-inspired cut to one of 2025’s most requested styles. The high taper fade creates dramatic contrast by starting the blend high near your temples, giving you that sharp, modern edge while keeping enough length on top … Read more

After cutting hair professionally for twelve years across London, Manchester, and Birmingham barbershops, I can confidently say the drop fade has become the most consistently requested men’s haircut. Whilst burst fades grab attention and high fades make bold statements, the drop fade quietly dominates because it does something genuinely brilliant: it follows your skull’s natural … Read more

After cutting hair for 15 years across everything from upscale London salons to street-shop barber chairs in Manchester, I can tell you the burst fade isn’t just another passing trend. Since 2023, I’ve watched this curved, semicircular fade explode from niche requests to my single most common cut. Google searches for burst fades increased 300% … Read more