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The Hi-Top Fade with Hair Design: A Personal Signature

Elevate your style. This guide shows how a hi-top fade with a custom hair design makes a bold, personal statement.

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Man with a well-sculpted hi-top fade with a bold shaved line hair design near the temple.

Adding a custom hair design takes the hi-top fade to a new level of artistry. This duo pairs the impressive height of a classic hi-top with intricate shaved lines. The ultimate expression of individuality and precision barbering skill.

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Did you know?

While the hi-top fade is a classic from the '80s and '90s, adding intricate shaved-in parts and designs became a huge trend in the 2000s and 2010s. It was a way for individuals to put their own custom spin on a classic cut, and for barbers to showcase their artistic flair beyond just fading and shaping.

KEY BENEFITS OF HAIRSTYLE

What's inside this guide 

  1. Ultimate Style Personalization.

  2. Showcase Your Barber's Skill.

  3. Add Edge to a Classic.

  4. A Bold, Artistic Statement.

  5. Guaranteed Conversation Starter.

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How to ask your barber for this hairstyle 

Tips

  1. Communication with a skilled barber is everything. Don't just ask for a "design."

  2. Ask for a "hi-top fade with a design."

  3. Bring Reference Photos: The best way to get what you want is to show your barber pictures of designs you like. They can then adapt the design to fit the shape of your head and fade.

  4. For example, You could say, ""I want a part shaved in like this"" or ""can you do a freestyle design in the fade?

  5. Discuss Placement: Be clear about where you want the design placed—in the temple, behind the ear, connecting to your eyebrow, etc.

  6. Trust Your Barber: Sometimes, asking a trusted barber for a ""freestyle"" design can result in an incredible piece of art you never would have thought of yourself.


People also ask 

Question & Answer

What are those sharp lines carved into fades called?

Those lines are called hair designs or hair tattoos. A skilled barber uses precision trimmers to carve them into the faded area, turning a great haircut into a personalized piece of art.

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