Front
Subject’s left-side view
Subject’s right-side view
Back
mid shadow fade · straight hair
Mid shadow fade with a soft brush cut
Short upright fine-haired brush cut, softly rounded outline; mid full-side shadow fade retaining visible short hair at its base. Compare the front, both side references and rear view to discuss the outline with your barber.
What to ask your barber
I would like a mid shadow fade with a soft brush cut. Keep the soft brush cut shown here, and agree the retained length before cutting. Let’s agree where the fade sits, how much skin or short hair is visible, and how it connects to the top. Check the other side and back together before cutting.
Build a fuller barber brief ↗How to style this look
- Set the fringe or top in the direction shown while the hair is damp.
- Dry gently, then work a small amount of light paste or cream through the retained length if useful.
- Adjust the dry shape with your fingers and keep product off the very short edges.