Skin Fade (Bald Fade)

Category: lifestyle

An ultra-short haircut where the hair seamlessly tapers down from a specific length on top completely down to the bare skin.

A skin fade requires high-precision blending across multiple machine sizes, moving from a standard clipper down to an open blade or specialized foil shaver. It is classified as high-maintenance, requiring weekly or bi-weekly visits to preserve the crisp aesthetic.

Common Examples

• The client requested a high skin fade, exposing the scalp around the temples and dropping down low around the occipital bone.
• Achieving a clean skin fade requires erasing the stubborn guidelines created by the trimmer using a careful flicking motion.