15 Sharpest Taper Fade Haircuts for Men

Pumped Up Tapered Fade

@andrewdoeshair

Guys with straighter hair will enjoy wearing a tapered fade like this, no doubt!

Textured Medium Tapered Fade

@spukthebarber

This medium tapered fade looks casual and very eye-catching! Men can make this cut their own look.

The Crown with a High Taper Fade Haircut

@paul_barbercode

A modern chic high taper fade draws the eye up, so be sure to style your hair on top. It is a great option for men with receding hair.

Clean Short Tapered Fade

@teddysbarbershop

This neat and crisp short haircut proves that the classic tapered fade styled elegantly can make every man look very attractive!

Tapered tapered fade with hard part

@eazyleo

The great thing about this hard part with a tapered fade is its versatility. It sure works on men with any hair type and texture.

Low Taper Fade

@richie_barber

This is a low tapered fade that features short sides to add emphasis and density to the hair on top.

Spiky Clean Skin Taper Fade

@cutsbycat

This neat, spiky tapered fade with a side parting is a “barber/stylist” look, according to Las Vegas, NV-based hairstylist Cat Ferrara. The sides are heavily faded into the skin and have a crisp clean hard side that separates the fade from the multi-directional texture on top.

Ferrara’s best advice is, “Only go down to the skin if your scalp is moisturized and free of bumps or other blemishes. If you have issues with your scalp, stick to a shade fade (half protection #1) to camouflage any flaws.”

This spiky taper fade haircut is a super fun haircut with an edgy style and clean, sharp edges. It’s a great style when you want to feel casual yet understated on trend.

Airy Textured Medium Pompadour with Tapered Fade

@barbershopamsterdam

This is a pompadour with a faded hairstyle from Amsterdam barber Maurice.

“I cut off the top so you can pull it all back like in the photo, or comb it to the left or right,” says Maurice.

Maurice recommends hair products based on hair type. For straight, medium-length locks, Maurice recommends using a Matt Clay from Osmo UK.

A tapered shape is good for any face shape. It’s clean and tidy, and also for a man who wants a clean cut while sporting a sporty look.

Textured Hairstyle with Blended Taper Fade

@mista.willis

This tapered cut is modern, clean, low-maintenance, and textured. This particular one was created by hairstylist Danny Willis of Mill Creek, WA.

“I love the versatility. You can style it any number of ways or just wake up and go because of the undone nature of the textured cut that its movement gives it,” says Willis.

Willis describes it as “snug on the sides, but not so tight that they have to come out every 2 weeks.” This cut works best with fine hair because of the texture. With fine hair, there is no need to use as much product. Just wipe it off and go!

Masculine texture with a tapered fade

@frazierhair

Tennessee barber Frazier Dyson calls this fade haircut the surfer’s pageantry.

“The top is wild and you can run your fingers through it, but the neckline and sideburns are a more traditional shape so it builds in nicely,” says Dyson.

“This haircut works great for guys who want the ability to dress with their hair up or down. You could easily use a high shine pomade and achieve a more classic look. I used a clay for a more matte beachy look,” Dyson explains.

Blowout Taper Fade for Long Hair

@chuy_the_barbero

A men’s haircut like this tapered fade is a perfect mix between modern and classic. According to the hairdresser Jesús Ruiz from Colorado, the best thing is the detail that made this haircut unique.

“I always advise men to try new haircuts. Life is too short, why not make it fun? Ruiz says. Having a longer hair length is important. It matches the soft fade that goes down the neck.

Textured upper with faded taper

@csobansandor

This tapered fade hairstyle for men features a textured top with a really smooth skin fade. It is a masterpiece by stylist Csobán Sándor from Hungary.

This hairstyle is recommended for cool and sporty men and it looks extremely amazing with a faded beard!

“I recommend styling this hair with By Vilain Dynamite Clay Wax or By Vilain Blow Powder for the right effect,” adds Sándor.

Clean cut tapered edge

@titan_barber

This certain tapered fade style gives a high visual contrast that no other hairstyle can provide. When done correctly, it’s a great way to combine an edgy, clean cut into one look.

According to Denver-based hairstylist John Carmona, “Another great thing is that it can be layered with just about any hairstyle on top. It can be blow-dried with a round brush to add volume. If it’s short and close to the head, it can create a clean, maintenance-free look.”

Since this haircut accentuates the shape of the head at the shortest part, it is ideal for men with oval to wide face shapes. With less length on the sides, it makes your eye travel vertically instead of from side to side. This makes the face appear longer.

Skin fade tapered with length

@dapperdgent

This particular look is a skin fade with some length and texture on top. Florida-based hairstylist Dallas Gent added a small pick in the fade to break it up. This gives it a nice contrast with the skin.

“My favorite thing about this style and cut is the growing process. When this haircut grows out, it still looks pretty and consistent with the growth on top,” says Gent.

Gent’s advice to a guy who wants this cut is to have it! A well-executed skin fade looks great on all men. It is a very strong and powerful look.

Taper Fade Afro with Beard

@guttacutz

This is a tapered fade afro in a twisted sponge style, done by hairstylist Derrick Noel of Joliet, IL. To give it a bit of flair, Noel added the moon part, plus he tapered his head and beard to show off the fade work.

“The sharp alignment on the head and beard to make the bald spot pop and give you that transitional effect. The twisted sponge on top gives the retro afro a modern curly look for men,” explains Noel.

This afro taper fade has a tight and controlled messy look. It requires daily maintenance. Shape-ups as well as brushing the sides are a must.