40 Fade Haircuts for Black Men

To highlight your thick curls on top, the curly afro fade haircut is the exact style you need. Naturally curly hair is emphasized through a decent frame complete with perfect edges.

For a classic meets contemporary look, go for the cool temple fade to provide a clean cut. Be sure to leave the back of your hair at a medium length to have a faux hawk effect.

The shapely fade showcases the hair you grow out on top in a boxed-out shape. Combine this fade with a suit to exude class and confidence.

By forming geometric shapes and laser sharp lines, the geometric cut is the ultimate modern look. Feel free to use artistic expression with either straight or thick, curly hair on top.

Exuding strength and dignity, the classic high top fade complements any suit you wear. Hair is not polished all the way around and a sharp part gives this fade just the right amount of edge.

The extra short fade helps you stand out in a crowd by providing an extremely close cut to bring a quality of style. Formal events are an excellent place to wear the extra short fade.

For a more dramatic look, go for a triple layer fade. Giving this fade its name, the top of the head is dark, the middle section is low but visible, and the nape is practically bald.

Due to the sculptural nature of hair, the dreaded high fade haircut exudes a visionary style. Dreads provide various opportunities for creativity through hair coloring or up-dos.

Combine an accurate fade with waves on top for a noticeable short style that will have everyone’s head turning. Textured style along with contour lines make this fade one worth having.

For a well-established style, the traditional line-up fade maintains a razored hair line in either a square or round shape. The actual hair length is kept to a minimum.

Should you desire to achieve an intricate look, the fade with diagonal lines on top fits the bill. The top has diagonal striping cut into it. A shaved side part separates the top from the faded side.

Go ultra-chic with a polished fade containing pinpoint contours. To complete this look, be sure to have a flawless gradation of lines down the sides for a stunning finish.

A dashing look, the dark temple fade allows the hair on top to grow in dark at ¼ of an inch. A gradual fade starts at the temples to become barely there sides.

An extra short buzz fade matches perfectly with a clean cut facial hairstyle. More attention is put on the accuracy of contours for results that put you a cut above the rest.

For those who prefer a traditional look, the simple fade is the cut for you. The style is just like its name, neat and simple with a gradual reduction of length on the sides.

Take your fade a step further by having it blend into facial hair. A blurred effect on the temple area merging with your facial hair provides a touch of class.

Enjoy the benefits of a textured temple fade with curves right about the ears. For more texture on top, make sure your hair is just over one-inch long.

Jazz up your style with kinky coils on top and then bring the coolness of extra short sides in for a charming effect. While coils line the top, the hair on the back and sides is clipped close to your skin.

The curly top fade is a contemporary look featuring a progression of textures ranging from natural curls to bare skin. The hairline is blurred around the ears and at the nape of the neck.

Variety is the spice of life and styling your high top fade with spikes will keep things interesting. Spike up the top hair with styling gel to have a completely new look.

For a unique look, create a distinct part with an abrupt fade line. These two attributes help you stand out in a crowd and add character to your style.

Combine two individual styles for an original look with a fade and a Mohawk. Be a hairstyle trailblazer when blending texture and neatness.

A bald fade haircut is when your hair is cut extremely close to your head starting at the bottom of your hairline, halfway up to your crown. This is the perfect fade for those who wish to have a style with low maintenance.

Try a modern skin fade hair cut with a side part skin fade. Only the temples are slightly faded providing a contemporary look. A small, round afro sits up top with a chic side part.

Be the creator of your own hairstyle by have a designed high top fade. Create a unique design to be incorporated below the top of your high fade haircut.

A curly fade allows you to have height and volume on top without the appearance of having long hair. This style is often done in a temple fade.

A distinct feature of this fade is the diagonal line that continues the hairline of the forehead. Updating the look are 360 waves that blend with the fade.

Stunning results come from having a low skin fade. A suave appearance is accomplished through the use of sharp lines around the edges.

Kick it old school style with an extra high top fade. The extra height gives you a sense of coolness to match the length and personality of this cut.

This hairstyle is an undercut that fades going towards the side and nape hairline. For those who experiment with bleaching, this undercut is perfect for you.

Break out as the next singing sensation with skillfully designed waves on top and hair that is shaved to the skin on the sides along with the back.

Move fashion forward with a high skin fade haircut. A stronger, more intense look the fade begins high at the top of your head.

Dare to be bold with a bleached Mohawk fade. Just comb through your hair and continue to condition it to keep your hair up. Bleached ends add an exciting aspect to this hairstyle.

One of the best haircuts for black men is the short high top fade. Low maintenance is a staple of this particular style. To keep the clean cut, visit your barber twice a month.

For those who prefer a more conservative look, the low medium bald fade is an excellent choice. A faded cut is balanced with a crisp part. Coiffed hair on the top provides a sophisticated vibe.

Be anything but ordinary when you have a Mohawk fade mirrored by a facial hairstyle. Exceptional designs are cut into the nape as opposed to traditional side designs.

For an individualized look, have a short afro hairstyle where a traditional fade is not necessarily needed. Only shear off the corners for a fine distinction.

Who says fades have to be symmetrical? Try an off-center shave or an intricate design that moves along with your beard line.

For an impressive haircut, the artsy fade shows off a curly top and cool dividers on the side. This style is not a complete fade, but the signature line reduction is apparent.

Fade your natural hair low to achieve various thinning regions on the sides. An easygoing, fun style makes your day more enjoyable.