Skin and Taper Fade
A crisp skin fade that gives your look a sharp, modern edge from the first day.
Fades are a house specialty, and Tampa clients come in for the tight blend, clean transition, and crisp finish this cut delivers. Your barber sets the fade height and taper style to your preference, then blends carefully so the graduation looks smooth from every angle.
We finish with detailed edge work and a neck cleanup so the cut reads sharp in photos and in person. Whether you like a low taper for work or a high skin fade for a bolder look, the goal is the same: a cut that stays clean through your normal week and holds its shape between visits.
If you are not sure which fade suits you, your barber will walk you through the options before the clippers start.
What's Included
- Choice of low, mid, or high fade height
- Skin fade blending with smooth graduation
- Tapered neckline and around-the-ear detailing
- Edge work to sharpen the front hairline
- Finished with a light styling pass
- Guidance on how often to refresh the fade
- Works well with short, textured, and curly tops
- Appointments and walk-ins both accepted
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