A classic comb over doesn’t necessarily require the sides and back of the head to be shaven—the thinning can be done just with scissors. But in a fade, the back and sides are shaven using a pair of clippers, usually one to two guards lower than what your barber uses for the top of your head (Check out our handy-dandy barbershop terms for a clearer picture.). This gives the look a more retro tightness to it, which, ironically, is also what makes it really modern, as this look is one of 2016’s hottest hair trends. Read on to learn more about how to style this look:
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Your tools to create this look are pretty simple: a comb, some pomade, a hair part, and depending on whether you want some volume or not, a blow dryer. Let’s get down to business:
