Which Fade Haircut Is Best for Your Face Shape?
The best fade depends on your face shape. High or mid fades suit round and triangle faces, low fades and tapers suit oval, square, heart and long faces, and the top you choose matters as much as the sides. The fade changes how wide the sides look, so match it to your shape.
How the fade changes your face
A fade takes width off the sides of your head. A high fade removes the most, a mid fade a balance, and a low fade or taper the least. So the fade you choose changes how wide the face looks. Not sure of your shape? See how to determine your face shape. These are guidelines, not rules. Hair type, density, hairline and head shape matter as much as face shape, so your barber can fine-tune any of these for you.
Round face
A high or mid fade takes width off the sides. Keep height on top. See round face haircuts.
Oval face
Any fade works. A low or mid fade keeps the shape balanced. See oval face haircuts.
Square face
A low or mid fade or a taper keeps the jawline clear. A skin fade gives a sharper finish. See square face haircuts.
Diamond face
A low taper keeps the sides neat without going too short, which can make the cheekbones look wider. See diamond face haircuts.
Heart-shaped face
A low fade or low taper. A very high fade with a long top can look top-heavy. See heart-shaped face haircuts.
Long or oblong face
A low fade or taper, with a short top. A high fade with a tall top adds length. See long face haircuts.
Triangle face
A mid or high fade slims the sides and balances the jaw, with volume on top. See triangle face haircuts.
Fades at Dandies
See our fade haircut, mid fade, low taper fade, taper fade, skin fade and burst fade pages.
Questions customers ask
What is the difference between a high, mid and low fade?
It is where the fade starts. A high fade starts near the temples, a mid fade around the middle of the sides, and a low fade just above the ears and around the neckline.
Which fade is best for a round face?
A high or mid fade takes width off the sides. Keep height on top.
Which fade is best for a square face?
A low or mid fade or a taper keeps the jawline clear. A skin fade gives a sharper finish.
Where can I book a haircut?
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 Haircut at Dandies
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