Front
Subject’s left-side view
Subject’s right-side view
Back
high skin fade · coily hair
High skin fade with short twist spikes
Chunky short two-strand twists directed upward in separate stubby spikes; high broad skin fade around sides and back. 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 short twist spikes. Keep the short twist spikes 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
- Refresh the existing twists or knots gently, keeping the sections you want to preserve.
- Use a small amount of leave-in or styling product appropriate to your own texture and follow its directions.
- Once dry, adjust the silhouette without repeatedly pulling the sections apart or tightening the roots.