Fade
Mid Drop Fade With Coiled Sponge Top
- Difficulty
- INTERMEDIATE
- Hair Type
- Tight natural coils, two to three inches
What it is
Tight natural coils left full and rounded on top, dropped into a mid fade that arcs down behind the ear instead of running level. Coils are sponged out for even definition, and the perimeter of the top is left free rather than boxed, so the shape stays soft where it meets the fade. The blend runs from skin at the ear up through a short gradient into the coil length, and the front hairline is lined straight with a squared temple corner.
Who it suits
Built for tight natural coils with two to three inches of length. The drop line follows the skull, so it flatters a rounded crown and keeps the back from looking boxy. A good pick for anyone who wants visible coil texture without carrying a full afro. Works well if you want the fade to sit lower behind the ear than at the temple.
How to ask for it
Ask for a mid drop fade with the natural coils left on top. Start the fade at skin around the ear, blending up to a 2 guard where it meets the top, and let the fade line drop behind the ear rather than staying level. Leave the top around two inches, sponged, with a straight line-up at the forehead.
Upkeep
Sponge the coils on damp hair with a leave-in cream, then seal with a light oil. Refresh curls each morning with water. Book the fade every two weeks; the top can ride longer.
