The “skin fade” has been attracting attention at barbershops overseas since around 2019, and has recently become a hot topic as international celebrities and influencers have adopted it. It is a type of so-called “barber hair,” but it is also gaining popularity in Japan because of its unexpectedly rich variation and ability to express individuality, including some hairstyles that combine a fashionable shaved head style and perms. In this issue, we focus on the “skin fade” and introduce the appeal of the skin fade, recommended hairstyles, styling tips, and more.
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What is skin fade?
A skin fade is a hairstyle that creates a gradation by trimming the lower part of the sides and back to 0mm, and then adding steps from there. A ” fade ” is a style in which the hair is generally trimmed in a gradient starting at 2 mm or less, with each name depending on the position and length at which it is designed. Among several fade styles, the skin fade is the most popular and tends to create a clear contrast in gradient. Like the two-block style, the skin fade gives a fresh, masculine impression, but the gradient of the fade gives it a different mood. Basically, it is a razor rather than clippers, so a barber is the obvious choice, but there are hairdressers who can do a skin fade, so those who want a softer look may want to turn to a hair salon. In any case, however, it is a hair style that requires the suitability of the barber or hairdresser, so it is a good idea to ask whether or not it is possible at the time of booking an appointment.
There are three main attractions of skin fade!
In order to create a skin fade, the hair must be cut extremely short, and it may take a lot of courage to try it for the first time. However, by summoning up the courage on the spot, you will discover a new you and reap the benefits of a skin fade. Therefore, we will now focus on three major attractions of skin fade.
Attraction of skin fade (1) “It gives a masculine and powerful impression.
The most attractive thing about skin fade is that it creates a masculine impression. Although it depends on the position of the hair cut, a gradation of hair from 0mm is very powerful and suitable to appeal a strong and hard-core image. Although it is not in the category of “popular hair” that appeals to everyone, it is sure to be a hit with women who like men who look strong and dignified.
Appeal of skin fade (2) “Surprisingly varied! If you like unique hairstyles, this is for you!
The short cut tends to make one think that there are few variations, but the appeal of the skin fade is that there is a surprisingly wide range of choices, including the basic barber style, the bow style, and hairstyles combined with a soft mohawk. The height of the hair cut and the way the gradation is applied can also change the impression, making it ideal for those who want to enjoy a hairstyle that is different from the rest of the crowd.
Appeal of skin fade (3) “Shampooing and styling is easy and time-saving.
Basically, the skin fade tends to have less hair volume overall because of the wider clipped area. This means that less shampoo is needed, and shampooing will be easier because you only need to wash the scalp intensively. While intensive scalp cleansing is an important aspect of shampooing, another advantage of skin fade is that it makes it easier to maintain a healthy scalp environment, since the scalp can be washed thoroughly without worrying about how the hair runs through the fingers. Another advantage for people with busy mornings is that the overall styling time is reduced because styling of the trimmed part is unnecessary. In addition to this, the ability to enjoy skin fade without being affected by the original amount of hair is also a major attraction.
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