Fade vs Taper. What's the difference?

[@emmanuelreyes8190]

DUDE this whole time I'd be so pissed at my barber for fading too high when all along what I really wanted was a taper🤦🏽‍♂️ Thank God I watched this

[@AndysCuts]

haha good

[@h.r.a5480]

Emmanuel Reyes same

[@daimsaeed]

Theres low, mid and high fade, and im pretty sure you can ask for a fade that goes down to a 1 rather than saying a taper

[@paradigmshift7541]

Emmanuel Reyes holy shit, is this why my cuts look so good initially but then the barber keeps going past the 1st guideline and I’m like YO WTF HOMIE!

[@dia2425]

Emmanuel Reyes same😢

[@jopot4536]

Most Barbers here in the Philippines doesn't know fade and taper, they just do what they want

[@misssanchezunasonadoravlog7196]

Jopot That’s true

[@kelvinm.5283]

Yes zir

[@haisse8615]

Even a simple layered haircut.. they even dont know it. Barbers around my village only knows Barber cut and Kalbo lol

[@randommeminize3786]

ez 1 dollar

[@onemeddosegaming2054]

In place there is alot of good barbershop like the barbershop

[@justinegan3883]

dude no one knows how to talk to their barber. Thank you for this video!

[@AndysCuts]

Yup, being a barber myself. I know exactly what you mean. I'm here to teach you guys as well as barbers

[@MJ-iq9hv]

once you figure out how to talk to your barber it's like having sex .... but in order to be confident (talking to your barber or banging girls) you have to learn all the techniques haha it's true my friends are so annoying and always complain about their haircuts but never put the effort into learning what fades are .... now i get all sorts of different fades all in one lol

[@andy_the_monger1795]

Indian barbers are whack. I wish I was in USA for haircuts

[@nemo9396]

Usually the barbers should be able to translate technical terms into common language. I think that's also part of being a good barber.

[@Obryanzo]

Justin Egan im a 12 year old barber subscribe to me and check out ma channel and like all my videos thank you 🙏

[@matthewkemper2909]

You had me at "it's not the for customers to know, it's nice if they do, but it's your job to explain it to them" loved it. In any profession this is true, sales, retail, botany, and everything in between

[@ThisIsTerry2024]

What the hell is botany?🙈🙈😂😂😂 is that something to do with flowers n shii?

[@jonw1235]

It should be mandatory that every barber watch this...NOW!!!

[@AndysCuts]

Hell yeah!

[@MoeLehster]

Clients too. Too many times, a client asks me for a taper and what they really wanted was a fade. Actually, just yesterday a client asked me for a taper with a top trim. Then I clarified it by asking if he just wanted to fade the sideburns and neck. He said “Yeah like a low fade”. Now it would have been easy to figure out what he wanted if his hair was previously cut like that, but no he had gentlemen’s cut look. I just gave him a low taper fade. Not sure if that’s exactly what he wanted but oh well 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@ryanr8121]

I've been to three different barbers and every single one told me that a taper and a fade are the same thing. They have varying years of experience. Finally see the difference.

[@madelinemondragon8737]

Thank you! You explained that perfectly. I have taken my son to a lot of places the last couple of years now looking for a barber/stylist. One that takes care of their customers. One that pride themselves in their abilities to give their customers an experience they look forward too. I have asked so many what the difference was and none of them actually answered my question. So I have come to the point where I am willing to go to school to learn how to cut hair to be able to give my son an awesome experience and whatever he decides to get down the road. You have made things a lot easier actually knowing the difference. And now that I do I know exactly what I am lookin* for and at when it’s being done. Thank you again. Keep up the Great Work!

[@AndysCuts]

Thank you! Glad you understood it. That means my video has done it's job

[@madelinemondragon8737]

Yes it has! Keep up the Great work.

[@lilQuira1]

Being a visual learner, seeing how a taper is where the side burns are and a fade is all the way around the head. Also making sure you check your work is very important.

[@croplaya]

also dumping everywhere in the morning

[@TaxEvasi0n]

This whole time I’ve been asking for a low taper fade when I wanted a low bald fade. And I’ve been watching a lot of barber videos over the years!! You should definitely do a series about this. Explaining the different meanings of haircuts, detailing all the specifications so there’s to cause no confusion. And so the barber knows what the client wants, instead of the client not knowing what they’re asking for! (me lol).

[@AndysCuts]

Hahaha yeah. I know clients are really confused about this so that’s why I made it. My shop is really busy right now so it’s hard to make time for these videos but I’ll be doing another one. What’s difference between a low fade mid fade and high fade. Be sure to subscribe to see it

[@fb538]

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[@FlatMax2]

Thank you for posting your definitions of a taper and a fade. I'm one of those old barbers whose definition is a little different than yours. This is my definition and then some explanations: The term "taper" had been used in traditional men's barbering long before the term "fade" which was introduced to define a specific type of "taper". That said, a taper is the generic term for both. The main difference between the two are the tools used and the length of hair intended or amount of skin shown. A classic taper retains length while graduating from the longer lengths at the crest of the head to the shorter lengths at the nape and the sideburns. The tools used scissors/shears, combs, clippers, outliners. The scissors/shears are probably the most important tool when creating a taper. The skills involved include club cutting (scissor over knuckle), scissor over comb, clipper over comb and general direct clipper cutting. Is it possible to taper hair without using clippers? Yes, most true tapers can be done with scissors. In general and until the term "fade" was introduced into modern men's barbering. There were high, medium and low tapers. A high taper from back then would be closer to a medium low fade today. A medium or low taper always had hair left in place, especially in the sideburn area. Fades are a new, extreme form of tapering that rely on clippers and foils in order to remove the greatest amount of hair, often just leaving skin. We used to talk about the "graduation" in tapers, today I talk about "transitions" in fades. Your example was a good one from a modern perspective. You are a young barber who grew up with fading as the norm and you are trying to establish a definition of a taper that works for you. The back taper you did was very good. I would call it a short taper. The side area was not tapered, it was faded. I would have expected more length left on the side and a sideburn retained. The work you did was excellent. I think you took on a difficult topic and did good job with it. I hope you don't mind the long-winded opinion of an older barber. Max

[@AndysCuts]

Thanks, man! The terms are very confusing. I thought by separating the two words it would be easier to understand. In reality taper=fade. But that just makes things even more confusing doesn’t it? So let’s just say taper is side burns and neck line and fade is all around.

[@FlatMax2]

Andy Tran Not a bad idea. The art behind both is a smooth, seamless finish with the hair getting progressively shorter. That’s the geometry behind tapers and fades.

[@xDKuatemoKxD]

Thank you for this. I thought the video was a bit misleading.

[@FlatMax2]

xDKuatemoKxD You’re welcome. I know it’s not an easy topic because the terms are often used interchangeably. It helps to have some “old school” knowledge. I’m glad I was able to help you.

[@tcbarber3947]

Maxwell Smart I completely agree! A fade and a taper are the same thing other than a fade being shorter. I’ve been cutting hair for 23 years now and when I started it was called a taper. The term fade was primarily used when cutting African American clients.

[@AndysCuts]

I’m going to be making more barber videos. What would you like to learn? Comment below and I may pick yours!

[@tez_foe4382]

Different Types Of Bald Fades And What They Look Like

[@jacobsimangan7031]

How to use thinning shears

[@francescalam8410]

how to cut men's hair at home

[@aaakele0]

How to work on different type of hairs

[@大头山]

Hi, Andy, I wanna know how to do fade when the client's head is not round, you know, sometimes the back side of head is flat.

[@kerlrock]

why does this guy make it looks so easy. he is so cool

[@AndysCuts]

Thanks!

[@Sldejo]

Out of the 50 or more vids I’ve been watching on how to Corona hair cuts, THIS is the only one who explained this perfectly. I didn’t give my husband a bald taper fade. I gave him a tapered hair cut. Thank you!

[@MyLadySpeaks]

I'll share a little bit of wealth with you someone pointed out to me after many years of being a cosmetologist, if you work with dark hair use a light color comb an if you work with light color hair, use dark colored color comb. This has helped out a lot to be able to see the hair better. Hope this helps you too. Thank you for sharing your knowledge too.

[@AndysCuts]

Some of my barbers do use a lighter comb. The black on white makes me feel like I’m being hypnotized

[@LovelyT-xoxo]

I never even thought about the difference between both terms. Thank you so much for this. Makes all the difference!

[@AndysCuts]

You're so welcome!

[@lucyfer2706]

damn, just took me 33 years only to find out I wanted taper

[@OmarExplora]

lol the same!

[@whiteboijack3970]

That definitely ain’t no taper😬

[@fluffynipples]

Glad this video was made. I used to have long hair as a teen, so I never learned the terminology. However, when asking the barbers the difference, they either didn't know how to explain, or would get upset that I didn't already know.

[@oliviareynolds7353]

Beautiful cut. Anytime a client specifically asks for a taper, I treat it like a low taper so I am glad I know this now and will ask for clarification going forward

[@AndysCuts]

You are so welcome!

[@tinabuff4576]

The clipper over comb is the most crucial part of the haircut, with fades guidelines are most crucial.

[@AndysCuts]

Yes. You got it 100%

[@favouriteowned]

Bro, watched so many videos and nobody told from where and what kind of cut it is. Your explanation was like a blessing.thank you

[@ThomasPartida]

When I was I high school I rolled with the fade but now that I’m much older the taper has been my go cut. It did take a while to find a barber who new the difference. This video would of help past barbers.

[@jopimp14]

When you ask a barber for a "low taper faed, outline, clean up aka shape up, beard trim and a beard fade. And that barber doesn't know what you're talking about? That's when you get up and walk out, saying don't worry about it. It's all good. Go find you a real barber, that knows what you want, knows how to do it , and actually gives it to you

[@andy_the_monger1795]

@@weswagginout Hard to find a good barber. Mostly barbers are whack in India

[@wryZcrazy]

No problem. Then cuts your hair bald

[@flame9276]

I mean, when a barber cuts your hair he should automatically know to line you up and edge you up, or else your cut would look wack.

[@jopimp14]

@@wryZcrazy lol

[@jopimp14]

@@flame9276 definitely true

[@ernestpaul6444]

my dude came in as a guinea pig and came out with a fresh cut

[@kuuipojones631]

Thank you ! More please I need to learn the fades,low,med,and high,I find them confusing when they talk about guard,1/2 guard etc

[@AndysCuts]

Make sure you check out my other videos! More to come

[@richardwaldron1684]

I wish you were my barber, that's some seriously good barbering. I always seems to get Edward Scissorhands no matter where I go...

[@AndysCuts]

Thank you!

[@shengkoivu953]

I love your vids, very educational because a mom of boys, I need the terminology and education on different cuts and what I should look for. I hate going to places and not have the terminology to explain what I want. Keep it up, I appreciate your help. Thanks!

[@AndysCuts]

Thanks for watching! I’m glad my video helped you. Please ask me anything

[@niuleni]

I remember when my dad was our barber/everything. Me: Dad can you give me a high fade? Dad: I'm gonna fade the life out of your body if you don't shut the hell up. You gonna get what I give you... coz I love you son...lmao miss you Dad ❤

[@powerdyd4276]

😂😂

[@ghozee]

Dios lo tenga en su santa gloria

[@Demonutzz]

“Fade the life out of your body” got me laughing💀

[@catholicanimationchannel]

Who else is watching this to learn how to cut hair because of the pandemic self-isolation?

[@AndysCuts]

Me

[@criftycraftay]

Yup, learning real quick

[@lexbeltran1354]

I've been cutting my own hair for years

[@shaimabilal1559]

Yup..I need to get my husband a hair cut loooool

[@user-wk4gq7um2i]

I'm trying to figure out what kind of clipper/trimmers to buy but most of them are sold out online. Any suggestions on type/brand?

[@archercandy6122]

wow... i have been in school for like months and this is the first time i really truly get the difference, tysm man!

[@oaktree1626]

Up until '96 I got fades. A friend offered to cut my hair and said a taper would work better for me. I hadn't even heard of them up til then. I loved it and been getting tapered ever since.

[@AndysCuts]

A lot of people get it without knowing they are getting it

[@artcruz5603]

No wayy!! Andy i had no idea you had a youtube channel! My names Arthur i use to be one of your clients at Jhons barber lounge. I was so bummed when you left you would give me some clean mid skin fades i honestly dont know how i found you on here it popped on my feed.... anyways best of luck with your success man hopefully i can get another clean cut from you someday! just subbed.

[@AndysCuts]

SICK! What’s up Arthur! Yeah I made this some months ago. Hahaha

[@certifiedfinest5065]

Andy Tran where do you cut now bro

[@benjenkins3220]

omg i dont know any of these people but just seeing this coincidence has made my day aha !

[@certifiedfinest5065]

Ben Jenkins what people

[@certifiedfinest5065]

Andy Tran where do you cut now

[@drkmgic]

When people ask me where I went to school. I'm going to say you tube.

[@AndysCuts]

Lol. I got more coming your way. 10 more episodes

[@nycsubwayrats2212]

I like when people say " I want a Taper Fade ".... lol

[@AndysCuts]

Lol

[@Marcos-xo8nc]

Who says that?

[@aaronjohnson324]

@@Marcos-xo8nc literally slim thug in a rap song that sold millions on millions 🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️

[@XxMadnessXx]

NYC SUBWAY RATS What do they usually mean though?

[@nycsubwayrats2212]

@@XxMadnessXx A Fade is a Fade and a Taper is just the temple area and the very bottom of the back of your head.

[@MinhTran-wn1ri]

Every barber needs to watch this video.

[@JvnTheeBarber]

Tip for clippers over comb work. Use a black comb for white/ light hair. Use a white comb for darker colored hair.

[@beyzee8516]

2:00 he started closing his eyes and probably praying his soul for the outcome of this experiment lol

[@Augmental_Art]

Barbers decide who your baby momma is.

[@JPM2k22]

Lol

[@kevincano9164]

@@Augmental_Art lmfao!!!

[@skullvenomxo]

@@Augmental_Art 💀💀

[@21a_monty]

I do this often

[@jorgegonzalez2066]

Taper is so much cleaner. My barber 💈 taper is tight

[@chosa6158]

no

[@aaronjohnson324]

Lmfao pretty much no

[@andy_the_monger1795]

A blurry fade is thousand times better than a boring ass taper

[@paradigmshift7541]

Aditya Bhat taper is better, fade looks like white nationalist

[@flacofadez]

taper is definitely more appealing

[@sammyolea6343]

Yes!! Finally. Well explained. Been to 2 different barbers asking for the same thing but 2 different outcomes.

[@dalive___]

Out of many videos, this one has helped the most

[@AndysCuts]

Nice.

[@earlj.d.6285]

Great video Best bet for clients since it’s 2021 and technology exists, show a photo of the style you like then go from there when describing how you want it for yourself

[@pinkybars3335]

Difference? If you have big ears, get a taper because if you get a fade your ears will pop out

[@R-A-H_-]

Me 😪

[@hugom1111]

Me So i strictly get a taper fade

[@raul2rst]

PinkyBars omg thank you 😂😂

[@AskYaMommyBoutMeBoi]

😂😂😂 fucking too late now I look like a mouse

[@mariohiph]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@Ton_D_Chicken]

I am not good when it comes to hair styles... I just let the barber do what he thinks will suit me... But, this series might change everything for me!!! 👍👍👍😎

[@AndysCuts]

Nice! Glad it helped you. Let me know if you have any questions

[@norcalrobthebarber5655]

I thought I was the only newer barber that was having a hard time with clipper over comb! Getting there but not as easy as it looks. And a great side by side of taper vs fade..

[@sadiqfazel5779]

Most of my clients ask me to do back and sides with one number. For example they say do it short back and sides with number 2. What I do is I run my clipper with number 2 and taper it down to number 1 or 0.5 to make it look sharper. I don't do the taper on sides and nape only.

[@a_lon_drah5976]

Stumbled upon this video in desperate need of help-With this quarantine in place... my man wants me to cut his hair ...and I have 0 experice !! BUT, I am open to learning and I think I've got my go-to Barber Teacher ! thanks for the video the quality , I appreciate being able to see so up close ( specially cause I'm not wearing my glasses) the quality is great and you were very detailed!

[@AndysCuts]

Thank you!! Stay tune for the next few videos. Make sure you sub and check it out. I’m making a couple videos of how to cut hair at home

[@dolphin19746]

Very few of my clients actually know the difference. Ive had to explain it the difference several times.. sometimes i dont say anything and just do the taper and show them at the end. 99% of the time the younger generation really goes for it and they love it. Most of my older clientele dont go for it if they want it they ask for it.. i love what i do just wanna step up the game

[@mumu4L]

i’m black, so it’s hard asf to talk to my barber and the fact that i’m a shy 13 year old doesn’t help

[@hash7703]

How you doing now

[@somerandomlakersfan9464]

@@hash7703 I’m white and I’m doing good

[@somerandomlakersfan9464]

@@hash7703 lol finna get my haircut

[@truckmonth4179]

Some random lakers fan damn you changed genders and accounts?!? 🤯

[@somerandomlakersfan9464]

@@truckmonth4179 nah still a dude

[@rmejia413]

It’s amazingly helpful I’m a cosmetologist whom recently started cutting men’s hair and it was very confusing thanks so much excellent explanation!!!

[@AndysCuts]

Thank you! I’m happy it helped you

[@DS___]

So so so so so helpful!!! Omg.. i've been in school for 10 months and learned more in just this one video. Thank you for SIMPLY breaking things down!! Wow.. this was such a breakthrough

[@AndysCuts]

Thanks! Good luck in school

[@jonspagnolo787]

Taper is my choice just because the contrast between scalp and hair a lot closer/apparent...tight tapers definitely gives that “just barbered” look

[@reallywillyttv]

i just started school and didnt know any idea from either, and yet ive been getting my haircuts for years, never asked what the difference was, just if they could do it lol now i know more and i can explain it better to future clients and students, thank you!

[@AndysCuts]

Hell yeah that's really what I want to do is help. Barbers understand

[@RexyFan]

Awesome video. I’ve just started cutting and one of my mates asked me to do a taper on him, so I’m here trying to figure out the difference, and you explained it perfectly ! New subscriber. Cheers mate :)

[@AndysCuts]

Thank you, I'm glad it helped you out

[@kklum6998]

Great video production. I can see every stubble and this is important because when you are doing the clean up I can see which hair you are taking out. Kudos. I am learning from the very basic on barbering without going to barbering school. Now I know the difference. Thank you.

[@Dun214]

Here in Texas we call it a taper fade high medium or low, the second one is a medium fade, high fade higher n low fade lower obviously.. the way I see it fade means blended, because it fades from more hair to less, it fades away

[@alext4690]

I'm a unisex hairdresser, never been trained in barbering. We have very different methods of cutting. As a bloke, I like to venture into a bit of barbering, much more so than most of my female colleagues. I found this interesting and informative. I'd also like clients to know that barbering is quite different to hairdressing. If you want a super sharp taper or fade or a crispy line up.... the barber is the place to go. Myself, I will always try to accommodate any client and do what they ask to the best of my abilities. I would love to be as good at barbering as I am at hairdressing.

[@SushiKxmi]

YOOOO THIS IS SO HELPFUL I have been wanting a taper since my first cut and have been asking for a fade and been not liking my cut like every time since then

[@cd448]

I experienced the same shii homie

[@notzyroh]

bro ong

[@HeyLookItsThatGuy]

When I ask for a taper I get my barber kinda does the bit behind my ear too

[@aniceteb16]

I’m pretty sure it’s prolly a taper fade

[@Oneaccordfragrance]

My uncle has been my barber for about 23 years i always sat in the chair and said do whatever you want lol

[@damarizmalo4093]

Thanks for that explanation, it’s very clear, I mostly do fades, but my teenage sons are asking me for tapers, I was confused 😅So glad I found your video!

[@FlorinSirbu.]

Just realised that I have asked for the wrong hairstyle from my barber every time I sat on that chair thinking that, “I’ve got this”, and every time I was pissed for getting the wrong cut, how brilliant is that, not mentioning how many hair salons changed coz the barber didn’t “delivered”. Thank you for uploading the video and telling us, essentially, how uninformed were we😊 not anymore. Regards, Florin

[@user-kk9gc2ud6x]

Now that I know the difference, the real question is, WILL MY BARBER KNOW HOW TO DO A TAPER?? 😂

[@korosu1536]

bobo kasi barbero sa ph hhahaha

[@007Fusiion]

Play the vid for him. He'll probably take it the wrong way tho...

[@HaiTharImDavid]

Forreal. Sometimes they just nod and still fuck your shit up lol

[@lawrencelacanilao9198]

My barber told me this exactly! Taper all the way!

[@LOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOL347]

Can you do one on Asian hair options/styles? I've been stuck with the hedgehog haircut for ages and want some new options :P

[@AndysCuts]

Yes, I’ll look into doing something for you guys

[@luqmanhaikal6094]

Spike or hard side part

[@tonyle66]

Im a bit late but hell yeah dude I got a very thick, straight and spiky hair which is really annoying. Not even fades works on me because of this hair. Would be good to know some hairstyle for my hybrid-ass hair.

[@AndreMendiola]

@@tonyle66 If you ever save enough money you could get a perm. I've had straight hair since I was born and I tried out every hairstyle I could. Some good, some bad, but it's really refreshing to try something compleeetely different. Plus its pretty easy to manage. Pretty expensive tho

[@kevincano9164]

@@tonyle66 jackass get a 2 and a half and a mid fade gg

[@nickrivas9839]

I think the taper looks so much better on this gentlemen. Thank you for the explanation!

[@AndysCuts]

My pleasure!

[@arnodorian5095]

Good point, always ask/educate the client. Most barbers assume clients want the same, which I learned the hard way; dude rounded my beard & never did he ask to touch it up. Made my face look all droopy like that cartoon character! Good vid!

[@yeisonsamayoa6081]

Can anyone help me to decide what to get on the sides I slick my hair back and I’ve been getting a 1 on the sides for my whole life and ima go to a different barber and I’m thinking about getting a fade like style on the sides but what should I get I’m staring to think about getting a taper but ima show him a picture of it

[@mtbagz]

Love this new series! Thanks for taking the time to explain and demonstrate.

[@AndysCuts]

You’re welcome! Check out tomorrow’s videos. A little more advance but it will help

[@afewgoodmen228]

Plain and simple demonstration. Thanks.

[@AndysCuts]

you got it

[@theTrend7]

As a woman who now has short hair this stuff was so confusing. As soon as you started to explain it immediately made sense!!!!Thanks😄

[@AndysCuts]

Glad it was helpful!

[@mantoniol24]

very nice! can you do a video on how to do the fade??? and what type of clippers to use? i've always anted to learn how to fade but could never perfect to get ride of the line and blend it in nice.

[@AndysCuts]

I believe I have that video in my archives

[@diorgrim9946]

who else didnt know what he was saying but kept watching

[@forctis4672]

Hey man where r u located? I would love to pay for a haircut

[@tonykari5124]

He makes his $$ off of KZbin videos now. He don't cut hair on the streets anymore

[@Standalone062790]

Dope. I was always confused why the barber kept cutting my beautiful hair too high. I say like fade just the sides and back up.. Get up from the chair looking turkey neck bald.. Wtf.😂 so I appreciate it.

[@user-ns9fc]

"My beautiful hair" are you gay lmao

[@rsabinioan]

Bruh the sides grow back in like 1-2 weeks

[@theuniverseisk]

Thankz I’m about to get either but did not know the difference between the two

[@AndysCuts]

You are welcome

[@ronnyc8251]

Man, I'm always getting a different answer to this question.. thx

[@Daygomadebrian]

I use to get tapers now I get fades I feel fades last longer... debating between low , medium or high taper drop fade I believe medium drop fade is best? What you think?

[@FBSnagle]

Two years late but it's all good. I would go with a low fade

[@eddiewao3098]

I'm a barber but i didn't know what's the difference between taper and faded until i watched this video, thanks man

[@louwee3506]

First time doing my husband AND kid’s hair! Muahahaha (evil laugh). Gonna try a fade on Husband and a taper on son (7yo) and if I screw up, I screw up..everyone’s quarantined anyway 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@AndysCuts]

It’s not easy. But good job on trying and bravo on them letting you! Haha

[@goldencasa4335]

Lou Wee I’ve been binge watching all these hair cutting videos and found this channel. Just purchased the Wahl cordless Magic clippers and will see how this goes. My sons are young, 5 and 7, so they hopefully won’t be too critical of how it turns out. Great explanation between fade and taper. I can totally appreciate the art now that I’m faced with cutting my kids’ hair.

[@TimelordUK]

Your neck taper is Fantastic. I've been working a year now and mine are not as tidy as that no way. Can you do a video tutorial on neck tapers, showing all the various hair line problems and how to solve them

[@dstill3434]

I was definitely mistaken. Thank you for posting!

[@AndysCuts]

Thanks for watching!

[@shhhbuddy600]

So, you did a medium taper on the sides, and a low taper in the back, correct?

[@jsonx1226]

How about Taper vs Drop fade?

[@AndysCuts]

Close but a drop fade is just the back being lower than the sides

[@MusicforMindfulness-yu3en]

This channel is so necessary

[@AndysCuts]

Thanks! Glad you’re watching it. I’m doing a live stream for Q&A on Monday. Check in!

[@martinkerr2721]

personally i do know the difference i used to get a taper in early 2000's but since 2012 being getting high fade ,and number 3 at top ,now at 48yrs old my hair grows that quick need it done every 2 weeks , as the fade gets that long it does not feel jaggy when run hand up back of head ,that's when i know needs done again

[@legato6999]

Thanks for posting this. What's the burgundy/bordeaux clipper (seen at 4:39, for example) that you're using? I don't see it among the tools you listed (from 1:40).

[@AndysCuts]

i believe that burgundy one is the wahl

[@vinsonyoung2222]

Great cutting and explaining. Keep it up my brother.

[@AndysCuts]

Thank you. More videos coming soon!

[@tyst.v3732]

Hold Up! Hold Up!🤚...SO, if thats the difference between a fade and a taper.... Whats the difference between that Taper and a Blowout?!?! (Or some people say just a blowout on the sides and back) SEND HELP.

[@AndysCuts]

Blow out here are usually when it’s a zero to a number 4 or higher.

[@josephallman9699]

@@AndysCuts so I get a high fade with a 0 on the back+sides and a 4 on top, is that called a blowout?

[@LiveItHolisticNutrition]

came across this video looking for some temple fade inspo. Thanks for the explanation Andy!

[@AndysCuts]

You’re welcome. Thanks for watching.. I’m doing a live stream on Monday Q&A be sure to check it out

[@McLineBWG]

Thanks Andy for defining Taper & Fade. It helps a beginner like me.

[@AndysCuts]

You're welcome

[@xN4VYS34Lx]

Anyone else find it harder speaking up to your barber than it is talking to your crush lol

[@joseurbina628]

your intro made me sub

[@AndysCuts]

Hahah thanks

[@hectornonayurbusiness2631]

Honestly, this is on barbers. Their customers didn’t go to hair cutting school. They don’t need to know this.

[@scottdarragh2159]

Dude you are the best. Would actually kill for you to come to Sydney to cut my hair! Haha

[@AndysCuts]

One day...

[@johnathanmacias1864]

I just watch to see what hair styles to get thanks helped me pick out choices out a lot faster and better ones

[@anthonymitchell4487]

The taper fade is very popular taper fade came out around 1998 when I started High School maybe 1997 but it's crazy how it still exist today and people of all nationalities love this fade in 2019 nice

[@oPlains]

Yeaah it's just called taper not "taper fade" :)

[@germanshepherd13]

excellent video and your responses are very professional! class act!!

[@AndysCuts]

Hahah thank you.

[@schneiderj.p8696]

Man I remember when I went to another barber cause mine was on vacation and this was two days before I leave on my vacation long story short I asked him for a #2 with the grain low taper this guy cut me bald completely I was so upset but moral of the story don’t go to another barber stick with yours

[@AndysCuts]

Yeah. Just stick with your barber. But always have a backup barber just Incase your barber is out of town

[@wxquik8668]

I wish my barber was as good as you

[@nancyguadarrama5376]

So a lot of barbers consider that mid-high fade. I got told by a client that he wants a mid taper and did what you did and went crazy on me. On of the barbers said you did a mid-high they wanted like a mid-low. So now I do is start lower than usual if they want it high till let know if not keep it as is.

[@loudiamond]

Wow...didn’t know they are two different things. I recently got a cut, I asked for a fade AND a taper. He ended up only tapering and I was wondering why I didn’t get a fade. I felt like he could’ve told me or explained to me like you mention. 🤦🏽‍♂️