Is a Mid Taper Fade Good for Your Face Shape? (Oval, Round, Diamond)

2. Round Face Shape

Verdict: Highly Recommended A mid taper fade helps elongate round faces. By keeping volume on top and slimming down the hair starting at the middle of the head (mid taper), it creates a more structured, angular look.

• avoid: Too much volume on the sides (which widens the face). The mid taper removes just enough weight to streamline your look.

3. Diamond Face Shape

Verdict: Good, but keep some length Diamond faces have wide cheekbones and narrow chins. A mid taper is better than a high fade here because it doesn't strip away all the hair on the sides, helping to soften the cheekbones.

• Style Tip: Don't go down to skin too high up. Keep the taper blend lower or softer.

4. Square Face Shape

Verdict: Excellent The mid taper compliments a strong jawline. It highlights the masculine features of a square face without being as harsh as an undercut.

The "Safe Bet" Rule

If you are unsure about your face shape, the mid taper is statistically the safest bet between a low taper (which might look too grown-out) and a high fade (which might expose head shape irregularities).

It sits right in the "Goldilocks zone"—not too short, not too long.

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