Burst Fade vs Taper Fade: What Is the Difference?
A burst fade curves in a half-circle around the ear and leaves the back longer. A taper fade shortens the hair gradually all the way around, mostly at the sideburns and neckline. A burst fade is a shape, and a taper is a softer finish. You can combine them.
Burst fade
The fade follows the curve of the ear and stops behind it. The back stays long, so it pairs well with mullets and longer tops.
Taper fade
The hair shortens gradually down the sides and back, and ends at the sideburns and the neckline. It looks natural and grows out easily. See our taper fade page.
Which should I ask for?
- Want a longer back: burst fade.
- Want a clean, even, classic look: taper fade.
- Want both: burst fade taper.
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 a taper?
Not exactly. A burst fade is a curved fade pattern. A burst taper is a burst fade finished with a gradual taper.
Which is easier to maintain?
A taper grows out more softly. A burst fade needs a trim every 3 to 4 weeks to keep the curve sharp.
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.