How to Style a Burst Fade
To style a burst fade, towel dry your hair, add a light product, shape the top with your fingers or a brush, and let the back fall naturally. Use a texture paste for a messy top, and a curl cream for curls.
Step by step
- Wash and towel dry, so the hair is damp, not wet.
- Add a small amount of product: texture paste, clay or sea salt spray.
- Shape the top with your fingers, forward or to the side.
- Blow dry on low heat if you want volume.
- Let the back fall naturally, or brush it down.
Product guide
- Texture paste or clay: a messy, matte top.
- Curl cream or gel: curls.
- Sea salt spray: a light, beachy hold.
- Pomade: a slicker look.
Keep the fade fresh
The fade softens after 2 to 3 weeks. Book a trim every 3 to 4 weeks. Read our burst fade guide.
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
How do I style a burst fade with curly hair?
Use curl cream on damp hair, scrunch, and let it air dry or diffuse. See burst fade for curly hair.
Do I need product for a burst fade?
Not always. A light product helps shape the top and keep it in place.
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.