Waves
Mid Drop Fade Over Waves
- Difficulty
- INTERMEDIATE
- Hair Type
- Medium-density coily hair with wave training
What it is
Waves run front to back across the top, and the sides fall away in a mid fade that drops behind the ear and follows the curve of the skull down to the nape. The wave pattern stays intact until the fade line takes over, then dissolves into a smooth gradient with no visible break. The front line-up is squared with a defined corner at the temple. Simple and tidy, with the drop shape doing the heavy lifting on the profile.
Who it suits
Anyone with waves who wants more contrast than a taper gives without going bald on the sides. The drop line flatters rounder heads by following the natural curve. Good for medium-density coily hair, and easy to keep looking fresh between appointments.
How to ask for it
Ask for a mid drop fade with the waves preserved on top. Start bald or a 0.5 at the bottom, blending to a 1.5 where it meets the pattern, and drop the fade line behind the ear so it arcs down toward the nape. Square the front hairline and keep the temple corner sharp.
Upkeep
Brush daily, durag at night. Every two weeks the drop line softens and needs redoing, though the top can run longer before it loses the ridges.
