Now is a good time to get to know the skin fade clipper style. As a barber, you’re likely to be asked to do a lot of the same haircuts day in and day out. If you’re looking for a new look, clipper haircuts are a good place to start. From the classic straight cut to more daring cuts like the undercut or fade, there are plenty of ways to express yourself through your hair.
Whether you’re a hairdresser who wants your clients to feel refreshed after every visit, or you’re simply looking for a new hairstyle, the possibilities for clippers haircuts are practically endless. In this blog post, we’ll go through our selection of favourite styles for men that will keep them on trend. So get out the clippers and let’s get started!
The “1 minute fast fade”
Learn how to execute the 1 minute fast fade in the right situation to be able to save time but maintaining quality, and the required level is Intermediate to Advanced.
Objectives
- Create shape and structure in the blend
- Use texturising scissors to increase movement and volume
- Analyse natural hair movement and behaviour
- Create a horizontal clipper blend
- Combine various male hairdressing and barbering techniques
- Use a variety of hairdressing tools
- Work with texturising techniques
Technical Skills
- Hairline shaping
- Clipper work
- Styling tips
- Scissor Control texturising
- Hair characteristics
- Cutting angles
Techniques
- Personalisation
- Hairline shaping
- Clipper work
- Styling tips
Descending Graduation Fade technique
Learn the Descending fading method for clarity and confidence in clipper work to create beautiful looking fades, and the required level is Starter to intermediate.
Objectives
- Create a clean blend with the clippers.
- Create shape and structure in the haircut.
- Analyse natural hair movement and behaviour.
- Combine various male hairdressing and barbering techniques.
- Use a variety of hairdressing tools.
Technical Skills
- Scissor Control.
- Clipper work.
- Hair characteristics.
- Cutting angles.
- Graduation techniques.
- Fading methods.
Techniques
- Graduation techniques.
- Fading methods.
- Hairline shaping.
High skin fade tutorial
Learn how to effectively create a clean fade on this short haircut giving you confidence with the clippers, and the required level is Starter to intermediate.
Objectives
- Create shape and structure in the haircut.
- Beautiful blend on the fading work.
- Analyse natural hair movement and behaviour.
- Combine various male hairdressing and barbering techniques.
- Use a variety of hairdressing tools.
- Work with texturising techniques.
Technical Skills
- Clipper work.
- Hair distribution.
- Cutting angles.
- Graduation techniques.
- Fading Methods.
- Hairline shaping.
Techniques
- Graduation techniques.
- Fading Methods.
- Hairline shaping.
- Styling tips.
Taper Fade & Graduation
Learn how to effectively create a taper Fade with the clippers into finger length graduation being created with the scissors and comb for this smart modern classic look, and the required level is Starter to intermediate.
Objectives
- Successfully map out and section the haircut.
- Create shape and structure in the haircut.
- Create a seamless blend with the clippers.
- Analyse natural hair movement and behaviour.
- Combine various male hairdressing and barbering techniques.
- Use a variety of hairdressing tools.
- Work with texturising techniques.
Technical Skills
- Graduation techniques.
- Hairline shaping.
- Clipper work – Taper fade.
- Scissor Control.
- Texturising.
- Sectioning patterns.
- Cutting angles.
Techniques
- Graduation techniques.
- Hairline shaping.
- Clipper work – Taper fade.
- Styling tips
No matter what type of clipper haircut you do, having a wider variety in your repertoire can help you keep up with the latest trends, both for you and your clients! Try one of these four skin fade clipper cuts next time a client comes to your barbershop – you won’t regret it! Not only are they timeless styles, but they’re so easy to maintain, that anyone can wear them with confidence. You can discover many more styles and find inspiration for your future clipper-centric cuts by clicking here.