Front
Subject’s left-side view
Subject’s right-side view
Back
high skin fade · straight hair
High skin fade with a narrow slicked-back ridge
Narrow long slicked-back straight ridge, strongly elongated upper outline and slight sheen; broad high skin fade with near-bare sides. 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 high skin fade with a narrow slicked-back ridge. Keep the narrow slicked-back ridge 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
- Lift the roots into the central or upright shape with fingers, a pick or a brush suited to your texture.
- Define the tips gradually with a small amount of suitable hold product, preserving natural curls where present.
- Check the silhouette when dry and stop adding product before the raised shape becomes heavy.