Haircuts
High fade: strong contrast without an unexpectedly narrow top
A high fade brings the short area high up the sides, making the contrast with the top prominent. The result depends not only on height but also on how much width remains above it.
Check the shape from the front
In a reference, point out both the shortest area and the outside edge of the top. Do you want a compact shape or a broad, full top? Taking the sides high can make the remaining hair look narrower from the front than expected.
Let your hair sit as it normally does at home during the discussion. Blow-dried volume can give different proportions from a top left to dry without product.
Agree on the transition near the temples
A high fade brings contrast close to the upper sides and temples. Discuss whether you want a soft connection there. A deliberately disconnected top is a different choice from a high but continuous blend.
Ask your barber to indicate the proposed height first. Once the hair has been taken away high up, it cannot be returned to a lower transition during that appointment.
Consider the grow-out
With a large short area, changes in shadow and outlines become noticeable. Choose this shape because you enjoy the contrast, rather than expecting it to stay sharp without maintenance.
If you prefer fewer tidy-ups, discuss how the shape will look as the sides grow. A photograph of your own previous grow-out is more useful here than a freshly cut reference.
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Discuss your preferences in the chair
Bring your reference and explain your everyday hair routine. Browse the treatments, then choose an appointment at L’Artiste in Almere.