Low, mid, high, drop, taper, burst
Skin fades
Skin fades blended from the razor up through every guard with a mirror behind you so you can see the back, finished with a sharp line-up and the top styled to suit.
A fade is judged on the blend and the line. The blend is patience and the right guards; the line is a steady hand and a mirror so you can see it before you leave.
We fade from the skin up: razor or foil shaver at the bottom, then every guard in order, blended with the clipper-over-comb so there are no steps. Low, mid, high, drop and burst fades, tapers for something softer, and the top cut and styled to match, whether that is a textured crop, a quiff or a slick back. The line-up is done with trimmers and a razor for a clean edge.
A mirror behind you is held up before the cape comes off. If the blend is not right from the back it gets fixed before you pay, not after you get home. Fades grow out in about three weeks; a clean-up at ten days keeps them sharp.
What is included
- Blended from the skin through every guard
- Low, mid, high, drop, burst or taper
- Top cut and styled to match
- Line-up with trimmers and razor
- Mirror check from the back before you pay
- Clean-up at ten days, £8
What it costs
Skin fade £22 including the top and a line-up. Fade and beard £34. Taper £20. Every price on the board includes the wash, the hot towel and the product. See the full price board.
Questions about skin fades
How often does a fade need doing?
Every three weeks for a skin fade to stay sharp, or a £8 clean-up at ten days between full cuts.
Walk in, or book a chair.
Two chairs take walk-ins in the order you arrive; the board shows the wait. The third chair is booked online for a set time, a shave or a wedding morning.