What Is a Burst Fade Taper?
A burst fade taper curves around the ear like a burst fade, but the hair is tapered gradually, not faded down to the skin. It is softer, and leaves a bit more hair at the neckline and sideburns.
Taper vs fade
A fade goes down to the skin or close to it. A taper stays a little longer at the edges, and shortens more slowly. See taper fade for more.
Who it suits
- People who want a softer, natural look.
- Longer tops, curls and mullets.
- Anyone who wants an easy grow out.
What to ask your barber
- Burst taper, curved around the ear.
- Say how short at the neckline and sideburns.
- Say how long you want the back and the top.
Ready for yours? Book a fade online: Mountain View, Sunnyvale or Campbell. You get $10 off your first service when you book online.
Questions customers ask
Is a burst fade taper the same as a burst fade?
They share the curve around the ear. A taper is softer and leaves more hair at the edges.
Is a burst taper good for a mullet?
Yes. It tidies the sides and keeps the back long. See burst fade mullet.
Where can I book a burst fade?
Book online at any of our 3 shops in Mountain View, Sunnyvale and Campbell. Hair services run 6 AM to midnight by appointment, and you get $10 off your first service when you book online.
Book Your Burst Fade at Dandies
Pick the shop closest to you. Hair services run 6 AM to midnight by appointment. Customer service is available 24 hours.
Dandies is family owned, with family grooming roots since 1988. Hair services run 6 AM to midnight by appointment. Customer service is available 24 hours.