The high top fade, also known as the hi-top fade, was a popular black men’s haircut that peaked in the late 80’s and early 90’s. Nevertheless, the high top fade haircut is back and transcending race. Although most commonly seen on black hair, high top hairstyles are becoming a cool hair trend and style for men of all cultures.
As a version of the flat top, the high top haircut is a high-contrast cut with short faded sides and a long top. The best high top haircuts allow for many variations and styles. For example, guys can choose to get a temp, low or high fade on the sides, or opt for a skin or drop fade for a change. Furthermore, men can get a high top fade with a part, dreads, twists, curly hair, or a nappy Afro.
Check out our guide below for pictures of the high top fade and the many different types of cuts and styles you can get!
Contents
- 1 Best High Top Fade Styles
- 2 High Top Fade with Part
- 3 High Top Fade + Dreads
- 4 Curly High Top Fade
- 5 High Top Fade with Curls
- 6 Nappy High Top Fade
- 7 Faded High Top with Twists and Part
- 8 High Top Afro Fade
- 9 High Top Fade with Hair Design
- 10 Cool High Flat Top Fade
- 11 High Top with Twists
- 12 Low High Top Fade with Curly Hair
- 13 High Skin Fade with Long Kinky Hair
Best High Top Fade Styles
If you’re considering a high top fade haircut on your next visit to the barbershop, you’re going to love our examples below. From high and low fades for the sides to dreads, twists, and curly hair on top, here are the best high top fades.
High Top Fade with Part
The high top fade with a part adds another dimension to an already trendy hairstyle. Because the high top is longer on top, combining a fade on the sides and a part in the hair just brings more attention to the different components of the cut.
High Top Fade + Dreads
High top dreads are a stylish alternative to the thicker block of hair usually accompanying this look. As a bold fashion statement, the high top dread fade styles beautifully and stands out in a crowd.
Curly High Top Fade
The curly high top fade offers an awesome option for guys who don’t know what to do with their hard-to-manage, thick curly hair.
High Top Fade with Curls
Again, high top twists allow for black men to style their curls with a badass finish.
Nappy High Top Fade
The nappy high top fade is a special kind of Afro. With a high skin fade on the sides and a big nappy Afro, guys wanting volume on top can choose this fresh hairstyle. Just ask your barber for a nappy fade haircut and he’ll know exactly how to cut the look.
Faded High Top with Twists and Part
Fade and twists provide black men a popular way to style their hair when they grow it out.
High Top Afro Fade
High Top Fade with Hair Design
Cool High Flat Top Fade
High Top with Twists
Low High Top Fade with Curly Hair
High Skin Fade with Long Kinky Hair
