Mid fade haircut in Santa Ana.
$45 30 min 2731 N Grand Ave, Santa Ana
The mid fade places the graduation at temple height, roughly level with the top of the ear. It's the middle setting between a low and a high fade and the one we recommend when someone isn't sure which they want — it flatters most head shapes and doesn't commit you to the hard contrast of a high fade.
Who it suits
- 01Anyone undecided between a low and a high fade
- 02Showing off length or texture on top
- 03Most face shapes — this is the safest of the five
- 04Pairing with a beard, since the line meets the beard cleanly
How we cut it
- 01Set the guideline at the temple, checking both sides against your natural hairline rather than measuring blind.
- 02Carry the line around the back at consistent height.
- 03Blend through the mid-section, working out any corner at the temple.
- 04Square or round the perimeter depending on how you wear it, then line up.
Upkeep
Two to three weeks. A mid fade grows out more gracefully than a high fade — the line blurs rather than dropping into an obvious band.
Questions
Before you sit down.
- Is a mid fade the same as a temple fade?
- Close. A temple fade — sometimes called a Brooklyn or blowout fade — usually only fades the temple area and the immediate perimeter, leaving the back fuller. A mid fade carries the same height all the way around. If you want the sides handled but the back left heavier, ask for the temple version specifically.
- How much length do I need on top for a mid fade?
- Almost none, technically — a mid fade works over a buzzed top. But the cut has more impact with at least two inches up top, since the contrast between the faded sides and the length is the point.
- Can I go from a mid fade to a high fade next visit?
- Easily. Moving the line up is straightforward at any appointment. Moving it back down is the slow direction — that takes a few weeks of growth to recover the weight.