How the Razor Fade Haircut Came About

History of the Fade Haircut  

Although the razor fade haircut is said to have been a staple male hairstyle that dates back to the introduction of the electric hair clipper in the 1930s, it is thought that the hairstyle originates from the U.S military and started to become popular in the 1950s. Because men in the military were and still are expected to adhere to strict guidelines with regards to their personal grooming, appearance, and style, this hairstyle became known as the practical haircut for soldiers.

Gentlemen’s Quarterly stated that soldiers returning home from World War II came back with close-cropped hair, which had appeared to grow out on top. In the golden age of hip-hop, both African American and Hispanic barbers modernized the cut, which became synonymous with the US hip-hop movement.

To date, this haircut has gone through numerous variations, ranging from the “Fresh Prince of Bel-Air” fade; the “Kanye West” fade; the “Usher” fade, to the recent “Drake” side-part fade. There are even some of these variations on celebs and society alike.

This hairstyle is without a doubt a versatile, clean, structured, and a no-fuss haircut that is a popular choice among men and even new-age women.

There are different variations of the razor fade haircut, with the low and high fade being the most popular. So how do you determine one or the other, simple, where the demarcation is placed in relation to the temple. Above is high and below is low, if it goes too low, it becomes a blend, and lower than this it becomes a taper.

For details about the services and products that Mr. Krispy Professional Barbershop can offer you, and if you live or work in or around the Oakland, CA area, please do not hesitate to contact us at this number (510) 221-3021 today to make an appointment.

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