Thebaldfade, in particular, is having a major moment right now.

The skin fade (as its also commonly called) can be applied to nearly any hairstyle and length.

Burst Fade

@nikolay_generalov

Davie recommends this style for those with oblongface shapes.

Close up of back of man’s head with bald fade cut

Stocksy

“The stretching of this fade can also elongate the face, thus allowing more facial balance.”

“For added flair, apply some matte-clay pomade to showcase the natural texture.”

“Its complemented by a natural shape along the hairline, which looks great in any setting.”

Man with short natural textured hair with skin fade on sides

@pillar__chris

Keep those corners a bit darker for a more ‘burst’ effect to the fade.

Be sure to taper both the neckline and sides for a more symmetrical look."

“Consider this if you have a longer neck and face profile.”

Back view of bleached platinum hair with mid-skin fade

@horatiuthebarber

“This gives you the nice contrast between the sides and the top of the head.

But what do you do if you want to keep thesideburns?

Thats what you call sideburns that narrow down to a fine point along the ear.

Side view of short curly textured hair with burst skin fade

@nikolay_generalov

This style gives you maximum definition around the face and adds contrast to the rest of the fade.

Gentleman’s Cut with High Skin Fade

Davie likes this square cut for round faces.

“Add a slick pomade and comb the sides down for your next business meeting or formal event.”

Side view of man with drop skin fade haircut

@horatiuthebarber

Fade to Flat Top

@postybarber

Vintage is he new modern.

“This adds updated style without sacrificing old-school class.”

What starts out as a bald fade transitions into shaved, textured top with a clean hairline.

Back view of bearded redhead man with smooth drop fade haircut

@horatiuthebarber

A longer, slightly morenatural beardserves as a nice complement to the look.

In most cases, this haircut is best left to the pros.

Man with high skin fade haircut with natural curly texture

@thevelobarber

Side view of man with French crop haircut with skin fade

@barberusik

Side view of man with twisted locs with high taper fade

@kitchencutz

Side view of man with high-low skin face haircut and defined facial hair

@barberusik

Man with gelled hair with bald skin fade sides

@gentiluomobarbershop

Side view of man with wedged drop fade haircut with tousled top

@horatiuthebarber

Side view of bearded man with skin fade haircut and side part

@horatiuthebarber

Back view of low skin fade haircut

@nikolay_generalov

Man with mid-skin fade haircut with voluminous top and hard part

@mrrachitmalhotra

Side view of man with mid-skin fade haircut with side part and gel

@dalie_ryosuke

Side view of man with naturally curly drop fade haircut

@cutsbybenecio

Side view of man with cropped skin fade haircut with fringe and natural straight texture

@imaj_hairsaloon

Side view of man with side skin fade haircut with swept longer top

@gentiluomobarbershop

curly haircut with bald fade on sides

@kitchencutz

Side view of man with bald fade haircut with voluminous curly top and ice pick sideburns

@bossiocuts

Man with styled haircut with longer top and skin fade sides

@gentiluomobarbershop

Side view of faded undercut with man bun on top

@horatiuthebarber

Side view of 1950s-inspired men’s flat top hairstyle

@postybarber

Man with gelled pompadour with faded sides

@gentiluomobarbershop

Man with soft pompadour hairstyle with side fade

@kuafor_ugurkanesim

High bald fade haircut with defined part.

Courtesy of Lauren Owens