U-Shape Cut
A men's cut with tapered sides and a back hairline shaped into a smooth U, with medium length on top styled back for a clean, sculpted outline.
Women Hairstyles
Temple Fade
A sharp, focused fade at the temples and sideburns.Our advanced AI generator lets you try out the Temple Fade look instantly. See if it is the right choice for you before making a commitment at the salon.
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About the Temple Fade for Women
Who it suits
A focused fade that suits those wanting sharp definition around the temples and sideburns while keeping the rest fuller. It flatters most face shapes and works especially well with curly and coily textures where the clean edge frames the hairline. Good for people who want a crisp accent without a full-side fade.
How to ask for it
Ask for a temple fade that fades sharply at the temples and sideburns, blending from skin or short up into the surrounding length, while leaving the back and sides fuller. Request clean, defined edges along the temple and front hairline. Specify your top length and how the fade should connect into the sideburn area.
Upkeep & styling
Trim every 2 to 3 weeks to keep the temple edges and fade sharp. Styling depends on the top; the faded temples need only edge upkeep and a quick line-up.
Temple Fade — frequently asked questions
What is a temple fade exactly?
It is a fade concentrated at the temples and sideburns, blending those areas down to short or skin while the rest of the sides and back stay fuller.
Does a temple fade suit curly hair?
Yes, it pairs well with curls and coils because the clean faded temples sharpen the hairline and frame the fuller curly top neatly.
How often does it need a line-up?
Every two to three weeks, since the sharp temple edges and defined hairline are the focal point and lose their crispness as the hair grows.
Can I get a temple fade with longer hair on top?
Yes, the temple fade only touches the temples and sideburns, so it works with any top length, from a short crop to a longer textured style.
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