A mid fade haircut that many men prefer is a type of fade cut that begins at a point between your temples and your ears. Starting the fade midway offers the perks of both length and contrast at once, creating the ideal balance in any cut.
Daily styling becomes effortless when you have a fade like this combined with a long-top-short-sides haircut. You won’t encounter any issues while showcasing a quiff, a pompadour, a brush-back, or even a classic side part or an stylish undercut.
If you’re someone who enjoys short haircuts, the mid fade remains your top choice. Just look at Will Smith, Jake Gyllenhaal, Justin Bieber, and Tom Hardy rocking this appealing fade!
Whether you choose to keep volume, texture, or neatness in your hair – this fade consistently demonstrates its versatility. Regular visits to the barber for trims ensure you maintain your preferred side and back faded lengths.
Prior to your next haircut appointment, take a look at these images of trendy mid fade haircuts for men!
#1 Textured Spiky Hairstyle + Medium Fade
Discover how seamlessly the contrast from the mid fade and the beard fade flows throughout the entire look. The textured spikes are what truly makes this style pop. Incorporating the right level of texture and flair will provide you with the ideal balance between the fade and the overall style. This medium taper haircut is designed to complement guys with long, oval face shapes. Men with softer edge-ups or receding hairlines can achieve added volume and thickness to their hair.
#2 Long Top Styled Forward with a Mid Fade Shave
If you’re considering a fresh men’s hairstyle, check out this long top styled forward with a mid-fade shave. This look is perfect for guys wanting to try a faded haircut or having shorter, shaved sides. It’s particularly suited for men who prefer some length on top rather than opting for a buzz cut. Show your barber this image if this is your desired style!
#3 Frosty White Spiky Mid Fade
A frosty white, spiky mid fade is the haircut that every guy should consider. Dyeing your hair can be a fantastic way to transform your look, and a mid fade adds that trendy edge you see all over magazines and social media. Don’t hesitate to ask your stylist to reach for the bleach!
#4 Stylish Medium Bald Fade
A medium bald fade haircut is an excellent choice for men who enjoy a short, crisp look. This style is easy to maintain and doesn’t necessitate product, although a low-sheen wax or paste can help manage thicker hair. Visit your stylist or barber every 3-4 weeks to keep your hairstyle looking sharp.
#5 Trendy Disconnect Undercut with Mid Bald Fade
A mid bald fade combined with a textured, wavy mohawk-like hairstyle is defined by a sharp line. Styling your hair to the front adds a contemporary and inventive touch.
#6 Elite Fade
Men in search of a fashionable and adaptable haircut should explore the elite mid fade. The elite mid fade strikes the ideal balance between a low and high fade. It provides a striking contrast while maintaining a seamless transition from the longer top hair to the shorter sides. The elite mid fade is particularly suited for individuals with thicker hair. It diminishes bulk and delivers a neat appearance. To enhance the polished look of your elite mid-fade, consider requesting your barber to use point cutting. This method adds dimension to the hair.
#7 The Faux Hawk Crop Hairstyle
The faux hawk hairstyle with a mid fade is a very contemporary look that can also be subtle. It’s also a highly adaptable style because it works well with any hair type (smooth, curly, or wavy). The key characteristics of a faux hawk are its practicality and simplicity in styling since it’s a textured cut. My primary tip for styling men’s haircuts is to utilize a matte finish or powdered product. And always remember to pull your tuft to separate the strands and let them rest on the forehead.
#8 Long Wavy Locks with a Mid Fade
If you sport long wavy locks and wish to keep your length on top, you must maintain it with the right product. To preserve the shape of your curls, try using a curl cream and a leave-in conditioner. Wavy hair requires a little more TLC. Combine this with a mid-drop fade, and everyone will wonder where you get your haircut!
#9 Stylish Messy Top with Bangs and a Mid Fade
One of the most popular cuts for men currently is a cropped style with a fade. This particular cut offers fantastic texture, shape, and volume. How high and short you desire your fade to be is up to personal preference. A mid-fade serves as an excellent option while you decide, as it’s neither too short nor too high. Consult with your barber about what they believe may complement your face and head shape best.
#10 The Sophisticated Buzz Cut with Mid Skin Fade
This is a very polished mid fade cut and a stylish appearance. I love the straight-cut fringe with just enough length left so that it can also be styled messily and still look cool and effortless. The skin fade is elegant and enduring, providing a very masculine touch to a crop. This is a very easy haircut to upkeep if you have straight hair.
#11 Timeless Short Quiff with a Skin Fade
The short quiff with a skin fade is a neat and easy-to-manage style for the modern man. It has been taken down to the skin on the back and sides and blended into the top. The top has been left relatively short but with enough length to achieve the quiff in at the front and sweep the rest over. I recommend a cut every 3-4 weeks to keep this style looking sharp. Various products can be used to style this cut, like mud or paste for a matte finish or a pomade for a touch of shine.
#12 Mid Fade Hairstyles for Black Men Featuring Short Waves
Indeed, you can incorporate waves into your short hair with a stylish mid-fade haircut designed for black men. Achieve the latest clean-up with defined edges, a zero shave around your head, and some eye-catching waves. The line-up enhances its overall sharpness.
#13 The Mid Fade Quiff on Sleek Hair
The mid fade hairstyle is the perfect complement to this brushed-up quiff that features longer hair on top. The surgical line on the fade emphasizes the short sides. When styling such a mid fade with a longer top, utilize hair wax with a matte finish to effectively build the structure of your style.
#14 Chic Low Mid Fade Hairstyle
Consider a low mid fade for a contemporary and stylish look. With a low fade, it’s ideal to maintain more length on top to achieve a smooth transition from short to long. Request your barber to crisp up your edges for a sharply defined hairline.
#15 Classic Razor Fade
Consider a razor fade haircut if you wish to reduce bulk in your thick hair. This short mid fade razored style is polished yet fashionable and complements long face shapes beautifully. Request your barber or stylist to refine your hairline for an enhanced wow factor.
#16 Trendy Mid Fade with Waves
Waves in your crew cut are quite fashionable, and these can be created with a comb and pomade to ensure the hold. The mid fade with waves has been executed to perfection, taking the fade down to the skin and keeping it tight to the midpoint following the curve of your head shape. Not all afro hair types can achieve the wave, so consult your barber.
#17 Neat Mid-Fade with a Casual Top
One of the most sought-after styles is a mid fade with a casual top. This is quite an easy style to maintain with the right products. The mid fade messy hair has been dropped around the ears to the skin and blended nicely into the top to complement the dark hair. You can recreate the look by drying some sea salt spray and finishing with a good styling powder.
#18 Stylish Mid-Low Fade for Afro Textures
A stylish mid-low fade for afro textures is pure perfection for black men. Not only do you have plenty of length to play with, but you’re also razor-sharp with no hair in the way. Opt for a skin-tight taper along your temple and nape area, and don’t forget the slightly tapered area over your ears to leave a clean overall style.
#19 Mid Fade V-Cut Style
A mid fade V-cut for men is a creative variation of a mohawk. It features a subtle mid-fade along the sides, leaving the back of the fade incomplete for the V-cut. This style differs from a mohawk because of how high the V-cut is styled on the back. It’s an edgy, playful choice when selecting different hairstyles for men.
#20 Styled with a Mid Skin Fade
Ask for a zero blended up to a two, and be sure to ask to blend your haircut into any facial hair you may have. The ideal styling product for this look is a matte clay applied to dry hair. Finish with a light-hold hairspray.
#21 Defined Mid Fade for Textured Hair
The defined mid fade is an excellent haircut option for individuals with textured and kinky hair. This style showcases a mid-fade that is meticulously blended to maintain a clean and sharp appearance. It transitions from shorter hair to longer curls on top. The contrast between the fade and the voluminous kinky hair enhances the look’s dimension.
#22 Stylish High-Mid Fade with Shaved Detail
A stylish high-mid fade with a shaved detail creates a modern combover look. Not too low, yet not too high, this crisp military haircut truly captures attention. The length on top offers various styling possibilities. If you allow the top to grow a little longer, consider styling it in a pompadour fashion.
#23 Timeless Short Pomp
The pompadour is among the most enduring styles. It can be adapted in numerous ways, like this timeless short pomp. It has faded low on the head and blended heavily up, leaving more length for the pomp. A glossy pomade is one of the finest methods to style this iconic look. Blow dry some volume spray to achieve the height at the front, and the pomade will provide you with an all-day hold.
#24 The Wavy Short Hair Mid Drop Fade
Even with short hair, you can achieve a stylish mid drop fade haircut that gradually lowers behind the ears. You’ll need a bit of layering and texture. Style with waves and clean up along your temples and beard for a cohesive look.
#25 Stylish Caesar Cut with Mid Fade and Facial Hair
If you’re looking for an easy style to maintain, a caesar cut with mid fade and facial hair is easy to look after. It has been taken down to the skin around the ears and faded at the midpoint transitioning nicely into the top. The mid-tapered textured fringe has been cut blunt. This will make it easier for the wearer to style. Consider drying some sea salt spray on the top for a natural finish. Finish off with a good styling powder for an all-day hold.
#26 Stylish Mid-Fade Pompadour
This mid-fade pompadour has been taken down to the skin around the ears and the base of the neck. The cut and style enhance the dark thick hair as the fade transition is so striking. As with all fades, some maintenance is required. 2-3 weeks between visits is very common. Pomade would be ideal to hold your style, providing you with a nice glossy finish.
#27 Medium High Fade with High Top Style
A medium-high fade paired with a high top is perfect for coarse, textured hair. This hair type can be challenging to manage, especially when it comes to styling. If you’re not keen on a short cut, this option works wonderfully for those with coarse to textured hair.
#28 Slicked Back with Mid Fade
Whether you’re a fashionable man or prefer a timeless style, this slicked-back haircut with mid fade is an excellent choice. Especially if you enjoy looking polished and put together; if you’re new to this haircut, request a taper fade on the sides and sufficient length on top to slick back. However, keep in mind that the required length on top may differ based on your hair type. Thicker hair requires more length and weight to lay flat, while finer hair can be cut shorter to achieve this look.
#29 Mid Fade with Textured Curls
As with all afro Caribbean hair, you can have a variety of textures on top depending on the length, as you can see with this mid fade featuring textured curls. The fade has been taken down to the skin around the ears and the base of the neck, blending up into the top and lined in at the front and top. One of the best things to do is to go to an afro barber and avoid barbers without afro experience. Make sure you do your research.
#30 Classic Low Mid Fade with a Side Part
A stylish yet sophisticated haircut is a low mid fade paired with a side part. The razor-sharp precision on the side part, combined with the refined combover style, makes a look ideal for a date night or board room.
#31 Effortless Mid Taper Haircut
For a timeless gentleman’s style, opt for a mid-fade taper haircut with length on top. The hair is styled long on top and swept to the side, transitioning into a mid-fade taper with an easy-going diffused side part. The secret to polished hairstyles for men is a high-sheen pomade.
#32 Styled Mid-Fade with Beard Integration
With thick hair, you can craft an eye-catching look like this styled mid-fade with beard integration. Fading the beard out and transitioning it into a skin fade maintains the sides neatly. I highly recommend this style for a round face shape. The sides have been disconnected to keep the top full and textured. You must style this every day to achieve the desired effect. A good styling paste will ensure the best hold.
#33 Light Blonde Mid Fade
One of the most fashionable styles is heavy mid fades and light blonde loose curls. The fade has been taken down to the skin around the back and sides and blended heavily. The heavy blend leaves weight and length on the top to style the loose curls. Styles like this can be left without any product, but use a decent styling powder when you want to.
#34 Striking Mid Fade Crop Top
A mid fade crop top presents a striking appearance while still appropriate for a professional setting. The taper begins between your temples and ears without being too dramatic. Mid fades are flattering haircuts, particularly for round face shapes, as they diminish width from the sides.
#35 Mid Fade with a Brushed Up Quiff
If you want to refresh your hairstyle, a mid fade paired with a brushed-up quiff is great. A quiff is easy to maintain due to the extra length on top, unlike the sides. This prevents your hair from becoming overly round, which in turn, simplifies styling. The good news is that this look suits nearly all hair textures and can seamlessly blend with any fade you prefer. For straight hair, secure the style using a blowdryer and matte clay. If you have wavy or curly hair, apply curl cream from roots to ends and let it air dry.
#36 Impressive Short Mid Fade for Thinning Hair
A short, mid fade provides men’s hair with a sense of fullness. When dealing with thinning hair, the goal is to create the illusion of more volume, and that’s precisely what a short, mid fade achieves for you. Trimming the top to seamlessly blend the sparser areas with a skin mid fade is a formula for a satisfied guy with thinning hair.
#37 Curly Mid-Fade with a V-Cut
Another trend making waves is the V fade haircut, as showcased in this curly hairstyle. The top has been disconnected so the barber can transition the fade into the V Cut. You can see it’s been skinned to the V and quickly faded into the sides. This complements the curls on top, which are left to hang heavy onto the fade. It would be best to have regular fades to keep the shape of the fade and the V prominent.
#38 Mid Fade + Long Locks Styled Back Smoothly
A fresh foundation like a medium bald fade is the perfect match for long locks styled back with precision. It features a shadow fade effect that complements a slicked-back look by utilizing wide-tooth combs to develop unique patterns.
#39 Modern Mid Fade with Extended Top
This modern mid-fade is a sought-after style. It complements most straight-to-wavy hair types. You can effortlessly style it into a quiff or a combover according to your preference. Consider this look if you’re aiming for a crisp and refined appearance. It is ideal for both formal occasions and everyday wear. For optimal styling, use a pomade or cream for a slick finish. Alternatively, matte clay is a great option if you prefer a dry, textured appearance.
#40 Stylish Short Top Crew Cut with Mid Taper Fade
Geometric angles provide this mid taper fade hairstyle the definition it requires to look perfectly polished alongside the classic crew cut. Even with a minimal trim, your top can be styled in various ways, like side-swept, as demonstrated in this image.
#41 Fresh Mid Fade for Curly Hair
An elegant, shaved arch creates an excellent foundation for the medium fade haircut for curly hair to shine. Simply keep the sides short enough, and allow your curly top to remain long to better showcase your texture.
#42 Textured French Crop with Sleek Fade
A textured French crop with a sleek fade is a versatile hairstyle that offers a few different looks, giving you options for your day-to-day styling. This style involves a clipper cut that smoothly blends into a longer look on top. You can style it in two ways – upwards and swept back or downwards and combed forward for a cropped look. To keep this style neat, visit your barber every 4 weeks. This will prevent your hair from growing out of shape and looking messy.
#43 Stylish Mid Fade with a Curly Dense Top
Do you have curly hair and are looking for a fresh, fashionable haircut? Ask your stylist to give you a crop cut with a curly mid-fade. The crop on top creates a distinctive shape while maintaining the length. To avoid frizz, you should consult your barber about suitable products. A leave-in conditioner will provide moisture to your hair, while a matte paste will help maintain the shape. You can also opt for a regular pomade if you enjoy a shiny finish in your curly mens haircut.
#44 The Tall Top Pompadour with Mid-Fade Sides
A prominent pompadour and mid fade create an excellent look for men with thicker hair. This is a mid skin fade pompadour featuring plenty of texture, and I adore classic cuts like this because they offer a contemporary twist on style with a timeless appeal. This hairstyle is fantastic for individuals with broader faces. The elongated top will soften the edges of your head and give the appearance of a slimmer face.
#45 Casual Mid-Fade Style with a Beard
The men’s mid-fade haircut complements a beard and thick dark hair beautifully. It has been faded to the skin at the midpoint and seamlessly blends into the hair and down into the beard. The top has been cut with plenty of texture to achieve the final appearance. The fringe has been trimmed shorter to align with the height of the fade, creating the illusion of extra volume. A quality styling powder and sea salt spray will help achieve the desired finish.
#46 Stylish Hard Part Comb Over with a Medium Skin Fade for Thick Hair
A hard part haircut featuring a medium skin fade creates a stunning frame for the brushed-up or comb over style on top to shine. Of course, a sleek medium fade shave around your head must be performed to harmonize your entire appearance. Gentlemen with thick hair will appreciate sporting this cut.
#47 Burst Mid Fade with Elevated Top Length
I appreciate a low-maintenance hairstyle. A burst mid-fade with an elongated top suits me perfectly. The benefit of this look is that it takes minimal time to style your hair before you go out. The midfade has been faded to the skin and seamlessly blended at the midpoint for a sleek appearance. To maintain a consistent length, the top is cut shorter, likely using a higher grade on a clipper. If you find this mid burst fade appealing, I recommend asking for a clipper on top but with a longer grade.
#48 Long Top with Subtle Fade and Short Sides
The right product is essential for achieving a voluminous top like this long hairstyle featuring a subtle fade and short sides. It has been taken to the skin around the ears, blending seamlessly into the top. There will be a slight disconnection to allow for length. Some barbers will thin the top to make maintaining the height in the style easier. I highly recommend using a volume spray dried in and finishing with a strong paste for hold.
#49 Textured Hair with Mid Zero Fade
The layers are much more pronounced with this mid fade cut. A shorter trim resembles a simple fade but leads to a cleaner appearance. This look is a drop fade undercut, and the standout feature of this cut is the drop fade itself. In my experience, it enhances your head shape more effectively than just a low fade.
#50 Stylish Slicked-Up Top for Men
This stylish slicked-up top works well for the guy who has a strong hairline and nice thick hair. When it comes to thick hair, the owners generally find it hard to deal with. The top will be cut into a short graduation, and I would thin it and texturize it to make it easier to style. It’s coupled with a mid fade, and the whole look pieces together well. I recommend a volume spray to be dried and finished with a good styling powder.
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