A tightly tapered hairstyle, the term"fade"originated in Black-owned barbershops.
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Keep reading to see 20 black women’s fade haircuts we love.
“I think this futuristic afro look is different from your traditional afro.
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Here we see how beautifully this bright orange hue complements the skin.
Platinum
Going full-throttle with cropped hair, in our opinion, is a beauty do.
Try it all at the same time for a fade that speaks to you and your stylist’s creativity.
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Ice Blue
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This icy blue fade puts the ‘F’ in fabulous.
To keep the hair healthy and vibrant, try adding heated, hydrating conditioning treatments to your weekly routine.
To keep curls thriving, twist orpineapple the curlsusing a silk scrunchie.
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Then, wrap the entire head in a silk scarf before bed to keep the scalp and hair protected.
Danai Gurira is nothing short of show-stopping.
Incorporating layers into the longer hair on top creates dimension and a fringe effect.
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Bubble Gum Pink
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Does anyone else have a craving for cotton candy?
The beautiful, bright fade is a reminder that living out loud is always a great thing.
Moroccanoil’s Color Depositing Masks come in nine shades, including a hibiscus color perfect for cotton candy-colored hair.
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Geometric
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Playing with geometric shapes isn’t just for kids on the playground.
Adding designs to the side of the head adds your very own unique take to a classic.
“I love a bright pixie; it’s everything,” Miller says.
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“It’s a great way to step outside your average short hairstyle.
The color and design give you an edgy approach to your style.”
Aftercare will be essential since getting this hue requires bleaching, so don’t skipdeep-conditioningsessions.
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“Consistent color jobs are the upkeep for this look and a fresh cut.
A grown-out look wouldn’t serve as much,” Miller adds.
Curly Red
Curls combined with afiery red colorgive this fade edge.
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Your hair will stay secure all night long.
Loc’d Fade
Locs offer up so much versatility.
Whether you keep your locs short or let them grow long, a fade still pairs well.
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“Keep a barber appointment to keep the line and fade sharp,” she recommends.
Close Platinum Crop
Cynthia Erivo is one of our favorite short-haired muses.
Take this close crop, for instance.
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The platinum color is enough to make an impact but combined with a fade is next-level.
Add ahard partlike Erivo to further accentuate contrasting colors and textures.
Ginger
We love this fresh ginger fade.
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To recreate the coils at the length, you cantwist out, wash and go, or finger-coil.
With three options, we know you’ll achieve beautiful curls in a way that works for you.
Curly Ombre
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Fades and texture are a duo beloved by hairstylists and hair lovers alike.
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Curly Blonde
A fade doesn’t mean cutting off all of your hair.
This style features a full head of beautiful blonde curls coupled with the traditional fade.
Copper Monochrome
What do you get when you infuse cheeks, eyes, andhair with copper color?
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A covetable monochrome look a la Samira Wiley, apparently.
Geometric Parts
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Looking for a way to stand out?
Take inspo from Danai Gurira’s geometric faded style.
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Adding in a boldsmoky eyewith a juicy plum lip only adds to the allure.
Anundercutis an even cut with no fade, while the top is noticeably longer than the sides and back.
Other popular styles include the high-and-tight, which keeps a bit of length at the top.
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