"Up north, we call it a 'taper,' while down south, it's often referred to as a 'temp fade.'' "A mid fade starts around the temple," Meekins says. This haircut focuses on shorter hair on the side ...

The fade gives a sharp contrast while allowing you to be more creative with the hair on top of the head. This style suits people with short to mid-length hair. A high taper fade for a black male ...