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THE CUT JOURNAL.

Trends, cut types and the right cut for your style. A general guide — your barber will tailor it to your hair.

Trends

CUT TRENDS.

Low taper + natural texture
A soft taper at the ears and neckline keeps the cut clean while the top stays longer and textured. It grows out gracefully, so it looks good for weeks.
Barber tip: Ask for a low taper and tell your barber how much length you want to keep on top.
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The textured crop
A short, choppy top with a straight or messy fringe over faded sides. Easy to style with a little matte product and works with straight or wavy hair.
Barber tip: Bring a photo of the fringe length you like — it changes the whole look.
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Sharp skin fades
Sides blended all the way down to the skin give the highest contrast. Pair it with a line-up or a beard for a crisp, defined finish.
Barber tip: Skin fades look sharpest with a touch-up every 2–3 weeks.
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Cut types

The words barbers use, in plain language.

Taper: Hair gets gradually shorter only at the edges — sideburns and neckline.
Fade: Hair blends from longer to very short along the sides and back. Low, mid or high says where it starts.
Skin fade: A fade that goes all the way down to bare skin.
Crop: Short textured top, usually with a fringe pushed forward.
Crew cut: Short, even top with tidy tapered sides. Classic and low effort.
Side part: Hair combed to one side from a defined part, sometimes shaved in as a hard part.
Line-up: Crisp edges along the hairline, temples and beard.

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Reference photos for inspiration. Not work performed by God Level.

LOW TAPER FADE
Fades
Length tapers down low around the ears and neckline, keeping fullness on the sides.
Photo: Eye Speak / UnsplashTry this style on you
MID FADE
Fades
The fade starts around the temple line for a clean, balanced contrast.
Photo: Jassir Jonis / UnsplashTry this style on you
SKIN FADE
Fades
Sides blend all the way down to the skin for the sharpest finish.
Photo: Matheus Farias / UnsplashTry this style on you
TEXTURED CROP
Texture
Choppy top with a short fringe over a faded back and sides.
Photo: Thomas Marquize / UnsplashTry this style on you
CREW CUT
Classic
Short, even length on top with tidy, tapered sides.
Photo: Irene Strong / UnsplashTry this style on you
HARD SIDE PART
Classic
A classic side part defined with a shaved part line and faded sides.
Photo: kamal alkhatib / UnsplashTry this style on you

By style

Clean & professional
A classic side part or crew cut with a low taper reads polished in any office or event.
Barber tip: Keep the sides neat with a trim every 3–4 weeks.
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Low maintenance
A crew cut or short crop needs almost no styling — towel dry and go.
Barber tip: Ask for a little extra length on top so it grows out evenly.
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Bold & modern
A mid or skin fade with a textured top makes a strong statement and photographs well.
Barber tip: Add a line-up for extra definition.
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Curly & coily hair
Tapers and fades let curls stay full on top while the sides stay clean. Ask your barber to cut with the curl pattern.
Barber tip: A light leave-in keeps curls defined between visits.
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