Fade vs Taper | Know The Differnece

what is the differnece between a taper and a fade?

The main difference between a taper and a fade is how much of the head is blended down to shorter lengths.

A taper haircut (commonly referred to as a blowout) is not a fade around the entire head. Instead, a taper focuses on gradually shortening the hair in specific areas only—typically the sideburns, the temple area, and the nape of the neck. At the back of the head, the taper is faded out below the occipital bone (the bone that slightly protrudes at the back of your head), while the rest of the hair maintains more length and weight.

A fade haircut, on the other hand, is blended all the way around the head. Fades transition from very short (or skin) into longer lengths and can be worn as a low fade, mid fade, high fade, bald fade, or skinfade. The goal of a fade is a seamless, uniform blend that wraps completely around the head.

Not sure which one you want? Stop in The Heights Barbershop in Johnstown, PA and discuss with one of our barbers.