Fade Clippers

How to create a beard fade with a clipper

A fade is not only for hair – a beard fade creates a smooth transition from the hair to the beard on the face. If you have a faded haircut but forget to blend it into the beard, the overall look can appear unfinished.

A beard fade becomes especially important with shorter beard styles. It is very effective to fade down the sides of the beard and then gradually increase the length as you move closer to the chin and the center of the face. Combined with sharp lines, this creates a well-defined beard area and a stylish overall effect.

It is almost an unwritten rule to fade the sideburns into the beard if you have a shaved head or very short hair.

Tips for cutting a fade yourself

Trimming a fade on yourself is slightly more difficult than doing it on someone else. The key is having proper, good lighting – and of course a quality fade clipper. Using the lever on the clipper allows you to create a smooth and seamless transition. It can also help to use a fade brush to remove loose hairs during the cut.

Today, fade haircuts dominate men’s grooming, and a clean fade or skin fade is often seen as the ultimate sign of a great haircut or a skilled barber.

Fade haircuts often start from very short lengths, and short hair grows out quickly. That’s why it’s helpful to maintain your fade yourself between barber visits to keep it looking sharp.

The first step is deciding where on the head or face you want the initial line that will later be blended into a fade. Once you’ve found that point, you can work with guards, distances, and the fade lever on your clipper.

Your face shape and hairstyle largely determine how you should place the fade. There are many helpful YouTube tutorials on how to fade hair and beard, and with practice you can definitely learn to do it yourself. Don’t give up – with a little patience, you can achieve great results on your own. Good luck!