How to Style a Mid Taper Fade: Products & Routines

The Cut is Only 50% of the Work

A fresh mid taper fade looks great out of the chair, but 24 hours later, it's up to you.

Because this haircut keeps length on top, styling is mandatory. If you don't style it, you'll just look like you have a mushroom head with short sides.

Need inspiration? See different styling variations on your own face using our AI tool.

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The "Messy Texture" Look (Most Popular)

This is the go-to style for mid tapers. It's effortless, modern, and works great with the clean sides.

What you need:

• Sea Salt Spray (Pre-styler)
• Matte Clay or Texture Powder
• No Comb (Fingers only)

Steps:

1. Towel dry hair until damp.
2. Spray Sea Salt Spray generously.
3. Blow dry while scrunching hair with your hand to create volume.
4. Rub a dime-sized amount of Clay between palms until warm.
5. Rake through hair from back to front, then mess it up.

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The "Clean Slick Back"

For a more formal, "Peaky Blinders" or corporate vibe.

What you need:

• Pomade (Water-based)
• Comb