Women Hairstyles

Fades & Short Clipper Cuts for Women

Skin fades, low tapers, crew cuts, burst fades — clipper cuts on women are having a moment, and the searches show it. A fade on a woman isn't a men's cut borrowed; the shape gets tailored to softer lines around the crown and a different neckline.

Every cut below is shown on a female model. Open one for the full rundown — who it suits, how to ask for it at the barbershop, upkeep between fades — or upload your photo and preview the cut on yourself before you sit in the chair.

Caesar Cut on a woman

Caesar Cut

Short, horizontally straight-cut bangs with uniform length.

Crew Cut on a woman

Crew Cut

A classic military-inspired short cut with tapered sides.

Flat Top on a woman

Flat Top

Hair is cut horizontally flat across the top.

Buzz Cut on a woman

Buzz Cut

A very short, uniform style achieved using clippers.

Classic Undercut on a woman

Classic Undercut

Shaved sides with a much longer top for high contrast.

Skin Fade on a woman

Skin Fade

The hair is faded down to the bare skin for a sharp look.

Low Taper Fade on a woman

Low Taper Fade

A subtle fade that blends only at the temples and neckline.

High Top Fade on a woman

High Top Fade

Significant height on top with sharp, faded sides.

Burst Fade on a woman

Burst Fade

A fade that circles the ear, creating a 'burst' effect.

Temple Fade on a woman

Temple Fade

A sharp, focused fade at the temples and sideburns.

Drop Fade on a woman

Drop Fade

The fade 'drops' behind the ear for a curved silhouette.

Mohawk Fade on a woman

Mohawk Fade

A strip of long hair with completely faded or shaved sides.

Tapered Fro-Hawk on a woman

Tapered Fro-Hawk

A stylish blend of a natural afro and a mohawk, featuring tapered sides and a voluminous curly center.

Crescent Undercut on a woman

Crescent Undercut

A modern take on the undercut featuring a sharp, curved shave line that mimics a crescent moon, paired with a textured top.

Sleek Tapered Layers on a woman

Sleek Tapered Layers

A long, streamlined cut with subtle internal layering that provides fluid movement while maintaining a sleek silhouette.

Tapered Waves on a woman

Tapered Waves

A long haircut featuring gradual tapering at the ends to promote a relaxed wave pattern. The silhouette is soft and flows naturally from the mid-lengths.

Tapered Frohawk on a woman

Tapered Frohawk

A natural-hair mohawk shape with tightly tapered sides and a fuller strip of curly coils running from front to crown for height and contrast.

Tapered Fringe Long on a woman

Tapered Fringe Long

Long, pin-straight hair characterized by a thick, eyebrow-grazing fringe. The heavy bangs are expertly tapered to blend into the straight lengths for a sharp look.

Sharp Tapered Long on a woman

Sharp Tapered Long

A streamlined long hairstyle with a sharp center part and perfectly straightened lengths. The hair is cut with a slight taper toward the ends to maintain a clean, weighted look.

Polished Tapered Crop on a woman

Polished Tapered Crop

A clean, short haircut with tapered sides and a smooth, straight texture on top for a refined look.

Linear Tapered Cut on a woman

Linear Tapered Cut

A sleek, straight cut with long lengths and subtle internal layering for movement. The hair maintains a sharp, vertical line with a clean, polished finish and tapered ends.

Corkscrew Curl Bob on a woman

Corkscrew Curl Bob

A chin-length bob consisting of tight, springy corkscrew curls that create a voluminous, rounded shape.

Jagged Taper Crop on a woman

Jagged Taper Crop

A high-contrast short cut featuring closely cropped sides and a jagged, textured top with significant lift.

Tapered Sweep Pixie on a woman

Tapered Sweep Pixie

A short-cropped back and sides contrasted by a long, voluminous top that sweeps forward into a dramatic fringe.

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