How to Ask Your Barber for a Burst Fade
To ask for a burst fade, say burst fade, pick low or mid, and say how long you want the back and the top. A photo makes it easy. Then tell your barber if you want a skin finish or a soft taper.
Say this
- "Burst fade, [low or mid], curved around the ear."
- "Leave the back [short, medium or long]."
- "Keep [length] on top, textured or brushed forward."
- "Skin finish" or "soft taper" at the ear.
Bring a photo
Photos of the front, the side and the back help most. A good photo saves a lot of explaining.
Tell us how you style it
Say if you use product, blow dry, or leave it natural. It changes how we cut the top.
Not sure which version?
See our burst fade guide for low, mid, taper, V and mullet versions.
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
Do I need a photo for a burst fade?
It is not required, but a photo helps your barber match the curve and the length.
What if I do not like it?
Tell your barber. We can adjust the fade, the line-up and the length.
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.