Fade
Temple Fade With Curly Sponge Top And Grey Beard
- Difficulty
- INTERMEDIATE
- Hair Type
- Loose to medium curls, greying beard
What it is
Loose natural curls left short and sponged on top, cut into a temple fade that lifts high at the front corner and follows the hairline back around the ear. The blend runs long and soft into the top with no hard demarcation, and the curl length is kept even so nothing sits heavy. A full greying beard is blended into the fade at the sideburn, and the front hairline is lined straight with a clean squared temple.
Who it suits
Good for loose to medium curls around two inches long, especially where grey is coming through the beard and sides. The temple fade lifts the front corner, which opens up a heavier face. Suits anyone who wants a short, low-effort curly cut with a beard that connects. Also a solid choice if the front hairline has receded slightly, since the temple work reshapes it.
How to ask for it
Ask for a temple fade with the curls left short on top. Take the temple corner to skin and blend up to a 2 through the side, keeping the fade line following the hairline rather than sitting level. Request the beard blended into the sideburn and a straight razored front line-up.
Upkeep
Sponge on damp hair, then a light curl cream and oil. Comb the beard down daily. Two-week cycle keeps the temple corner and the beard blend sharp.
