It might be a small section that tightly hugs the ears or a bigger section that reaches up to the temples and all the way back. With a burst fade, the short section around the ear may be shaved all the way down to the skin (which is a bald burst fade) or it may still have a little length, depending on the clipper guard size you choose. The shorter section usually touches the back neckline and begins a few inches above the ear. The final look is a semi-circular section of short hair above and behind the ear. It involves trimming a curved section of the hair from the ears to the back neckline, then seamlessly tapering or fading that section to blend into the longer hair around it. What Is a Burst Fade?Ī burst fade is a take on the traditional fade haircut. See examples and things to consider below. These partial fades give you an option to try something new without completely changing your look. Due for a haircut soon? Shake things up with a precise burst fade.
