The Shadow Fade Haircut

The shadow fade is one of the most popular types of fade haircuts for men. And like other cool fades, the shadow fade haircut has many variations. Guys can choose to get a low, mid or high shadow fade, but the key feature of this taper fade is the direct blending of the hair on the sides into the hair on the top (instead of a high-contrast cut). Instead, the shadow fade offers a light, medium or dark fade transition from the sides to top. In keeping with the “short sides, long top” men’s hair trend, we also recommend that the hair on top be any length as long as it’s longer than the sides.

The best part about the shadow fade is that you can get it with any number of different haircuts. Two popular hairstyles are the shadow fade with waves or the shadow temp fade. Because the men’s shadow fade haircut requires skill and precision, we definitely suggest you ask your barber if he knows how to do a shadow fade taper before requesting it. Check out our collection of the best shadow fade haircuts below for ideas on your next cut!

Cool Men’s Shadow Fade Haircuts

Burst Shadow Fade with Curls

Shadow Fade with Waves

High Shadow Fade with Thick Beard

Shadow Temp Fade with Afro

Shadow Bald Fade with Shape Up

Low Shadow Skin Fade with Curls

Shadow Fade with Part and Short Afro

Burst Shadow Fade with Curly Afro

Low Shadow Bald Fade

Low Shadow Fade with Brushed Back Hair

High Skin Temple Fade with Curly Hair

Shadow Fade with Surgical Part and Afro

Shadow Fade with Blonde Twists

High Shadow Bald Fade with Edge Up

Mid Shadow Fade with Curly Top

Shadow Fade with Line Up and Long Curly Afro

Low Skin Shadow Fade with Curly Top and Beard

Box Shadow Fade with High Top