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

After cutting hundreds of mid taper fades in my barbershop over the past eight years, I’ve seen this haircut transform everyone from 16-year-old students to 55-year-old executives. The mid taper fade starts around your temple area, blending gradually down to create that perfect balance: sharp enough to look intentional, subtle enough to grow out gracefully. … Read more

After cutting over 10,000 low taper fades in my 15 years behind the chair, I can tell you this: the low taper fade isn’t just surviving in 2025, it’s dominating. Walk into any barbershop from Brooklyn to Los Angeles, and you’ll hear “low taper” requested more than any other cut. There’s a reason this style … Read more