Taper Fade Try On
A taper fade is one of the most adaptable men's cuts, but how high and how tight it goes changes the whole look. Upload a selfie and preview a taper fade on your own photo before your barber appointment. Each generation gives you 2 variations to compare.
What Is a Taper Fade?
A taper fade is a cut where the hair on the sides and back gets gradually shorter as it goes down, blending toward the neckline and around the ears. The top is left longer, so it can be styled forward, back or to the side.
Because the sides are tidy but not shaved, a taper suits both office and casual settings and works with most hair types. Seeing it on your own photo helps you judge how much contrast you want between the sides and the top.
What to Ask Your Barber For
- Height: a low taper stays near the ears and neckline; a higher taper starts further up the sides.
- How short: whether the bottom goes down to the skin or keeps a little length.
- The top: how much length to leave and which way you want to style it.
- Upkeep: a taper loses its sharp blend as it grows, so ask how often you will need a tidy-up.
Bring the variation you like from the preview. Want a fringe instead of a styled-back top? Compare it with the French crop.
See a Taper Fade on Your Own Photo
Each generation gives you 2 variations, and new accounts get 1 free generation. The button opens the generator with the taper fade already selected.
Try a Taper FadeTaper Fade Try On FAQs
Which taper fade does the preview show?
The taper fade preset has hair that gradually shortens down the sides toward the skin without going fully bald, and a longer, textured top with some natural movement.
What is the difference between a taper and a skin fade?
A taper shortens gradually and usually keeps some hair at the bottom, while a skin fade takes the sides all the way down to bare skin. The skin fade is not a preset at the moment; upload a photo of one as a reference to preview it.
Can I change the length on top?
The preset uses one top length. For a shorter or longer top, upload a reference photo of the exact cut you want. Reference-photo generations return one result.
Does a taper fade work with curly or coily hair?
Yes. A taper keeps the sides neat while the top keeps its natural texture, which is why it is often paired with curls. You can also compare it with the natural afro preset on the same photo.