How to Do a Crop Fade: The Technique Behind the Most Booked Haircut

How to Do a Crop Fade: The Technique Behind the Most Booked Haircut

Himani Parmar
Published on: 20/06/2026

The complete technique for cutting a crop fade, how the textured top works with the faded sides, what guard lengths produce the right effect, and the finishing steps that define the look.

how to do crop fadecrop fade techniquetextured crop fadeCADMENcrop fade haircut barber