Burst Fade vs Drop Fade: What Is the Difference?
A drop fade curves down behind the ear toward the neck, so the fade line drops lower at the back. A burst fade curves in a half-circle around the ear and leaves the back long. Drop fades are cleaner at the back, and burst fades keep more length.
Drop fade
The fade line starts at the temple and drops down behind the ear, following the shape of the head. The back is short and neat. See our drop fade page.
Burst fade
The fade curves in a half-circle around the ear, and the back keeps its length.
Which should I ask for?
- Want a short, tidy back: drop fade.
- Want length at the back, or a mullet: burst fade.
- Not sure? Bring a photo and your barber will match it.
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 drop fade the same as a burst fade?
No. A drop fade dips behind the ear. A burst fade curves around it and leaves the back longer.
Which suits a mullet?
A burst fade, because it leaves the back long.
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.