[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":172},["ShallowReactive",2],{"blog-highlights-en":3},[4,37,72,104,128,152],{"id":5,"slug":6,"image":7,"rubric_id":8,"author_id":9,"published_at":10,"last_modify":10,"is_enabled":11,"is_main_page":11,"status":12,"comment":13,"created_at":14,"updated_at":15,"locale_code":16,"title":17,"description":18,"body":19,"meta_title":20,"meta_description":21,"rubric_slug":22,"rubric_name":23,"author_slug":24,"author_image":25,"author_name":26,"service_ids":27,"tag_ids":29,"tags":32},"1d27b6b9-75ca-4566-8af1-2a1d24888b91","how-to-choose-a-cleanser","blog\u002Fhow-to-choose-a-cleanser-1785491863579.webp","14a4ab97-3db8-45ab-97bb-55b11fa930c9","54053d44-c0f7-4479-ba57-5c84c066136f","2026-07-31",true,"done",null,"2026-07-23T13:05:03.273585+00:00","2026-07-31T11:27:11.775302+00:00","en","How to Choose a Cleanser for Your Skin Type","How to choose a cleanser for your skin type: how a gel, foaming cleanser and hydrating oil differ and how to build a wash that won't dry you out.","Cleansing is the step every routine starts with — and the one people get wrong most often. Too harsh a product tightens the skin, too mild a one won't remove sunscreen and city dust. Let's work out how to choose a cleanser that works for you, not against you — by skin type, format and ingredients.\n\n## How to choose a cleanser for your skin type\n\nThe main guide is your skin type and how it feels after washing. The right product leaves skin clean but comfortable: no squeak, no tightness, no urge to slap on cream immediately. The easiest way to identify your type is by how the skin behaves 20–30 minutes after washing with no cream.\n\n- **Dry and sensitive skin** — soft creamy or milky textures, cleansing oil. Avoid formulas high in sulphates and alcohol.\n- **Normal and combination** — a light gel or gentle foaming cleanser that removes excess sebum in the T-zone but doesn't over-dry the cheeks.\n- **Oily and breakout-prone** — gels with mild surfactants, sometimes with a small amount of salicylic acid to support the pores.\n\nIf you're unsure of your skin type or want to deeply refresh its condition, it's worth starting with a professional [facial cleansing](\u002Fservices\u002Ffacial-cleansing) — afterward it's easier to pick home care, because you can see how the skin reacts to cleansing.\n\n![cleansers laid out on a light surface — a tube of gel, a bottle of cleansing oil and a jar of foam, top view, minimalist aesthetic, soft shadows](blog\u002Fhow-to-choose-a-cleanser-1785491885533.webp)\n\n## Gel, foaming cleanser or hydrating oil\n\nThere are many formats, each with its own logic.\n\n| Format | Who it suits | What it does |\n|---|---|---|\n| Cleansing gel | Combination, oily skin | Refreshes, controls shine, washes off sweat and dust |\n| Foaming cleanser | Normal, sensitive skin | Cleanses gently via its airy texture, over-dries less often |\n| Hydrating oil | All types, especially dry | Dissolves makeup and SPF, leaves skin soft |\n| Micellar water | Express cleansing, travel | Removes light makeup without rinsing, but doesn't replace a full wash |\n\n### Double cleansing\n\nIf you wear foundation or a heavy SPF, one gel may not cope. This is where double cleansing helps: first a hydrating oil dissolves the oil-soluble grime, then a gel or foaming cleanser washes off the rest. It's especially fitting in the evening; in the morning one mild product is usually enough.\n\n## What to look for in the ingredients\n\nYou don't need a chemistry degree to read a label. A few pointers are enough:\n\n- **Mild surfactants** (for example, coco-glucoside) instead of harsh sulphates near the top of the list.\n- **Hydrating additives** — glycerin, panthenol, niacinamide — they soften the cleansing action.\n- **A comfortable pH** around 5–5.5, close to the skin's natural level.\n- For sensitive skin — minimal fragrance and essential oils.\n\nAmong drugstore examples, ranges like CeraVe with ceramides are often recommended — but treat that as an example of an accessible formula, not the only right choice. Similar products exist across many brands, and it's worth choosing by how it feels, not by the name on the tube.\n\n## Common mistakes\n\n- **Washing with hot water.** Lukewarm water is more comfortable and disrupts the barrier less.\n- **Scrubbing every day.** Physical exfoliation is a couple of times a week, not a daily ritual.\n- **Too long a contact.** You don't need to keep a foam or gel on the face for minutes: apply, massage, rinse.\n- **Ignoring SPF at the cleansing stage.** If you wore sunscreen during the day, it really does need thorough removal in the evening.\n\n## A short checklist\n\n1. Identify your skin type by how it feels after washing.\n2. Pick a base product: gel, foaming cleanser or creamy texture.\n3. Add a hydrating oil if you wear makeup and SPF.\n4. Check the ingredients for mild surfactants and hydrating components.\n5. Watch the reaction for a couple of weeks and adjust.\n\nCleansing shouldn't be a battle with your own skin. When the product is chosen right, the face looks fresh and calm after washing — and the rest of your routine sits more evenly.","How to Choose a Cleanser for Your Skin","How to choose a cleanser by skin type: how gel, foaming and hydrating formats differ, what to look for in the ingredients and how to avoid dryness.","skincare","Facial care","ruslana","team\u002Fruslana.webp","Ruslana",[28],"7c339cc7-4b66-4dfb-9ab9-92b5594092c4",[30,31],"a0f43b36-2db2-423f-89b1-d2a60a35b875","86241aa5-48ff-414f-bd44-3b41e7851830",[33,34],{"name":23,"slug":22},{"name":35,"slug":36},"Facial cleansing","facial-cleaning",{"id":38,"slug":39,"image":40,"rubric_id":41,"author_id":42,"published_at":43,"last_modify":43,"is_enabled":11,"is_main_page":11,"status":12,"comment":13,"created_at":14,"updated_at":44,"locale_code":16,"title":45,"description":46,"body":47,"meta_title":48,"meta_description":49,"rubric_slug":50,"rubric_name":51,"author_slug":52,"author_image":53,"author_name":54,"service_ids":55,"tag_ids":58,"tags":62},"adaa1830-8e99-47a9-bf45-57229d690989","types-of-mens-haircuts","blog\u002Ftypes-of-mens-haircuts-1784895776836.webp","a766bad2-2a00-4ec7-92dd-c5e9e6976e0c","8b6462a7-4093-472e-a324-da130aa7ada3","2026-07-23","2026-07-24T13:00:05.447195+00:00","Types of Men's Haircuts: Fades, Undercut, Buzz Cut","The main types of men's haircuts — fades, undercut, buzz cut and crew cut — explained, with help choosing the shape that fits your face and lifestyle.","Understanding the main types of men's haircuts is easier than it looks: behind the trendy names sit a handful of base shapes, and everything else is a variation. In this guide we'll calmly sort out fades, undercuts, buzz cuts and crew cuts — Batumi-style, without the fuss — so you walk into the chair with a clear request. If you're just starting to experiment, begin with a classic [men's haircut](\u002Fservices\u002Fmens-haircut) — it's an easy jump from there to any of the shapes below.\n\n## The main types of men's haircuts\n\nEvery men's cut is built on two things: how the sides and back are worked, and how much length is left on top. It's the transition between those zones that separates one type from another.\n\n- **Fade** — a smooth blend from skin up to length.\n- **Undercut** — sharp contrast: short sides, long top.\n- **Buzz cut \u002F short back and sides** — cropped, low-maintenance classic.\n- **Crew cut \u002F flat top** — an even \"tabletop\" on the crown.\n\n## The fade and its variations\n\nA fade isn't one haircut — it's a way of working the sides where the length fades down to the skin. That's why a single word hides a whole family of cuts.\n\n- **Taper fade** — a soft, subtle blend only around the temples and neck. The most versatile, office-friendly option.\n- **Low taper fade** — the blend starts low, at the hairline. Clean and almost effortless to pull off.\n- **Skin fade** — the blend runs all the way to bare skin. Maximum contrast and the most graphic look.\n\nThe beauty of the fade is that it adapts to any length on top: wear it with a comb-over, a textured crop or a short buzz. In Batumi's humid climate a fade is practical too — short sides keep your head cool.\n\n![three fades side by side — taper fade, low taper fade and skin fade, side view, a clear difference in contrast](blog\u002Ftypes-of-mens-haircuts-1784895236661.webp)\n\n## The undercut\n\nThe undercut is built on contrast with no gradual blend: the sides are clipped short and even all over, while the top stays noticeably longer. The classic undercut is slicked back, but today it's worn with a part or tousled to the side too.\n\nWho it suits:\n\n- guys with thick hair — there's plenty to fill that long top;\n- anyone happy to use pomade or paste for styling;\n- fans of a bold, slightly daring look.\n\nThe undercut pairs beautifully with a beard: a sharp line at the temples visually ties the hair and the facial hair into one look.\n\n![a man with an undercut — long top swept back, short sides, a beard, front and side view](blog\u002Ftypes-of-mens-haircuts-1784896059171.webp)\n\n## Buzz cut and short back and sides\n\nA buzz cut takes the sides and back down almost to nothing, with just a touch more length on the crown. The short back and sides is its softer version, with a bit more length on top and a smoother line.\n\nThis is the pick for anyone who values minimal upkeep: the cut holds its shape for weeks and needs no styling at all. The short back and sides is the middle ground between the strictness of a buzz cut and the freedom of longer shapes, while the buzz itself is equally at home in the gym, the office or on the road.\n\n## Crew cut and flat top\n\nThe crew cut — or flat top — leaves the hair on the crown cut to a flat horizontal plane, like a neat tabletop, with short sides. The shape needs fairly stiff, upright hair and regular upkeep, but it looks sharp and rugged. It's a favourite of retro and military aesthetics and anyone after a strong, \"square\" silhouette.\n\n## How to choose your shape\n\nTo take the guesswork out, focus on three things.\n\n| Criterion | What to consider |\n|---|---|\n| Face shape | A round face suits volume on top (undercut); a long face suits moderate side length (taper fade) |\n| Hair texture | Coarse and thick hair holds an undercut and flat top; fine hair looks best in a fade or short back and sides |\n| Styling effort | Minimal upkeep — buzz cut and taper fade; daily styling — undercut |\n\nAnd the golden rule: don't be afraid to ask your barber. A good one will read your hair growth and head shape in a minute and point you to the type of men's haircut that shows you off best. You can always start with a base shape and work your way toward bolder choices.","Types of Men's Haircuts: Fades & Undercut","A guide to the types of men's haircuts: fades and their variants, undercut, buzz cut and crew cut. What sets them apart and how to choose yours.","barbershop","Barbershop","vitaly","team\u002Fvitaly.webp","Vitaly",[56,57],"c5a3d653-7cf2-4f51-887d-5e00dc2183b6","44ac9898-7379-4f3d-86ea-bbefcb7a05da",[59,60,61],"1a18df97-f132-4ca1-9f1a-cb78e3c87223","bbb3784b-93e2-41cd-a67b-124892d3e7b1","47c4b178-64a3-429b-b97c-26500315e0a7",[63,66,69],{"name":64,"slug":65},"Fade","fade",{"name":67,"slug":68},"Men's haircuts","mens-haircuts",{"name":70,"slug":71},"Style","style",{"id":73,"slug":74,"image":75,"rubric_id":76,"author_id":77,"published_at":78,"last_modify":78,"is_enabled":11,"is_main_page":11,"status":12,"comment":13,"created_at":14,"updated_at":79,"locale_code":16,"title":80,"description":81,"body":82,"meta_title":80,"meta_description":83,"rubric_slug":84,"rubric_name":85,"author_slug":86,"author_image":87,"author_name":88,"service_ids":89,"tag_ids":91,"tags":95},"9e54d6dc-0914-4012-befb-3ae317d71443","balayage-vs-ombre","blog\u002Fbalayage-vs-ombre-1784894160045.webp","11b28fa7-8847-4e4f-b430-4427cd972a7b","2a68314b-323f-4ed4-9c24-dbfb7e9690ac","2026-07-22","2026-07-24T12:06:40.170791+00:00","Balayage vs Ombre vs Shatush: The Difference","Balayage vs ombre vs shatush: how each hair painting technique works, who it suits and what to choose — with a clear comparison table from our colourists.","Balayage vs ombre — plus shatush — three techniques people constantly confuse and sometimes use as synonyms. In reality they're different ways of stretching colour down the length, and the results are noticeably different. Let's break down the differences between balayage, shatush and ombre calmly and clearly, so you walk into the salon with a ready request rather than a vague \"I want it like the photo.\"\n\n## Balayage vs ombre vs shatush: what's the difference\n\nOne thing unites these techniques — they all create a soft stretch of colour from darker roots to lighter ends, with no harsh regrowth line. They differ in *how* the stylist applies the lightener and what pattern comes out in the end.\n\nIf you'd rather leave the choice to a colourist, at Trueman it's part of the [highlights and balayage](\u002Fservices\u002Fhighlights-balayage) service — at the consultation the stylist looks at your base and picks the right technique for your texture and length.\n\n### Balayage\n\nBalayage (from the French \"to sweep\") is a freehand painting of the strands. The stylist applies lightener with a brush across the surface, keeping away from the roots, and stretches it toward the ends. The result is a natural, sun-kissed effect with soft highlights. Balayage sits well on both straight and wavy hair, suits any length and barely needs a clean regrowth line.\n\n### Shatush\n\nShatush is a technique of soft stretching on backcombed strands. The stylist lightly backcombs the hair, which makes the lightening border especially blurred and smooth. The result looks as natural as possible, as if the hair simply faded a little in the sun. Shatush usually touches a smaller volume of hair than classic highlights and works well on medium and long hair.\n\n### Ombre\n\nOmbre is a horizontal stretch: a dark top and a noticeably lighter bottom with a pronounced transition in the mid zone. Unlike balayage and shatush, ombre's transition is more contrasty and \"reads\" as a separate zone. There are variations too — sombre (soft ombre) with a less pronounced border.\n\n![three hair strands side by side for comparison — balayage, shatush and ombre, the difference in the colour transition clearly visible, studio light on a light background](blog\u002Fbalayage-vs-ombre-1784894575366.webp)\n\n## Technique comparison table\n\n| Criterion | Balayage | Shatush | Ombre |\n|---|---|---|---|\n| Application | Freehand brush painting | Stretch on backcombing | Horizontal stretch by zone |\n| Colour transition | Soft, vertical highlights | As blurred as possible | More contrasty, visible border |\n| Naturalness | High | Very high | Medium, decorative effect |\n| Amount of lightening | Medium | Small | Medium–large on the length |\n| Hair length | Any | Medium and long | Medium and long |\n| Regrowth | Invisible | Invisible | More visible due to the border |\n\n## What to choose for your goal\n\nIf you want a fresh but natural look and minimal upkeep as it grows out — look toward balayage. If you want the colour to go unnoticed entirely and read like natural sun-lightening — that's shatush. And if you like a pronounced play of dark and light, a \"two-colour\" effect — that's ombre.\n\nOne important point: all three techniques involve lightening, which means the result depends on your starting colour and hair condition. On a dark base, highlights and colour stretches may need several sessions to reach a clean tone with no brassiness. Dark and damaged hair lightens more cautiously and slowly.\n\n![care for coloured hair — purple shampoo and mask, applying product to the light ends](blog\u002Fbalayage-vs-ombre-1784894772955.webp)\n\n## Aftercare for a colour stretch\n\nAny of these techniques lasts longer with the right care. Use shampoo and a mask for coloured hair, and once a week a toning treatment (a purple conditioner to fight brassiness on light ends); don't over-dry the length with a blow-dryer or flat iron without heat protection. The upside of colour stretches is that the roots don't need touching up every month — a refresh is usually needed every 3–4 months.\n\nIf you're torn between techniques, that's normal. Come in for a consultation: seeing your length, density and base colour in person, the stylist will suggest which option gives the exact result you have in mind.","Balayage vs ombre and shatush explained simply: how each technique works, who it suits and what to choose. Clear comparison table and colourist tips.","coloring","Hair coloring","valeria","team\u002Fvaleria.webp","Valeria",[90],"9e17cfa8-4e0b-44a6-9b9e-f9853fc1726d",[92,93,94],"5912f1ff-9932-44eb-9cca-adb188e4f210","f0acf0df-6b2d-48c7-b607-92841445842b","1ec16d5f-42a0-423e-9169-303a3571e51e",[96,99,101],{"name":97,"slug":98},"Balayage","balayage",{"name":85,"slug":100},"hair-coloring",{"name":102,"slug":103},"Highlights","highlights",{"id":105,"slug":106,"image":107,"rubric_id":76,"author_id":77,"published_at":108,"last_modify":108,"is_enabled":11,"is_main_page":11,"status":12,"comment":13,"created_at":14,"updated_at":109,"locale_code":16,"title":110,"description":111,"body":112,"meta_title":113,"meta_description":114,"rubric_slug":84,"rubric_name":85,"author_slug":86,"author_image":87,"author_name":88,"service_ids":115,"tag_ids":117,"tags":120},"e3b7c826-dedc-48c4-900e-ed64fbee9e2a","ash-blonde","blog\u002Fash-blonde-1784893560820.webp","2026-07-21","2026-07-24T12:01:33.285823+00:00","How to Get Ash Blonde: Bleaching and Toner","How to get ash blonde without brass: how bleaching, lift levels and toner work and what platinum blonde takes. A cool blonde guide from our colourist.","Ash blonde isn't just \"light hair.\" It's a clean tone with no yellow or orange, achieved through proper bleaching and mandatory toning. Understanding how to get ash blonde comes down to three things: levels, the underlying pigment revealed by lift, and the work of the toner. Let's take them in order.\n\n## How to get ash blonde\n\nThe road to ash blonde almost always runs through two stages: first bleaching, then toning. Bleaching removes the natural pigment; toning sets the final tone. You can't skip the second step — without it even well-lightened hair will look warm.\n\nIt's a real stress for the hair, so this work is best done by a colourist. At Trueman ash blonde is part of the [bleaching and blonde](\u002Fservices\u002Fbleaching-blonde) service — the stylist assesses your starting colour and texture to reach the right level without frying the hair.\n\n### Depth of tone levels\n\nIn colour theory, hair lightness is measured on a scale of levels — usually from 1 (black) to 10 (the lightest blonde). Natural medium brown is around 6–7, light brown is 8. Ash and especially platinum blonde live at levels 9–10. To get there from a dark base you need to lift the hair several levels, and that isn't always possible in one session.\n\n### Underlying pigment (the lift level)\n\nThe most important concept. As hair lightens it passes through the so-called underlying pigment — the residual warm tone that shows at each level:\n\n| Level after lifting | Underlying pigment |\n|---|---|\n| 6 | Red-orange |\n| 7 | Orange |\n| 8 | Yellow-orange |\n| 9 | Yellow |\n| 10 | Pale yellow (pastel) |\n\nTo get a true ash blonde, the hair must be lifted at least to a clean pale-yellow stage (level 9–10). If you stop at orange, no toner will make the result truly cool — it will only mute the warmth, not deliver clean coolness.\n\n![colour scale of the lightening background across levels 6–10 — from red-orange to light yellow, with hair-strand swatches](blog\u002Fash-blonde-1784893717108.webp)\n\n## The role of the toner\n\nA toner is a colourant that neutralises leftover yellow and sets the shade. It works on the colour-wheel principle: opposite colours cancel each other out. Yellow is neutralised by violet, orange by blue. That's why cool toners contain violet and ash (blue-green) pigments.\n\nIt's important to understand: a toner doesn't lighten. It only corrects an already-lightened base. That's exactly why the quality of ash blonde is set at the bleaching stage — the toner only brings the result to perfection.\n\n## Platinum blonde\n\nPlatinum blonde is the coolest and lightest variant, almost white with a slight silvery or ashy undertone. It requires a clean level 10 and near-perfect hair condition. Not every base can reach it in one visit, and dark, coarse hair gets to platinum over several sessions. An honest consultation matters most here: sometimes it's wiser to stop at a light cool blonde than to destroy the hair for the sake of platinum.\n\n![before\u002Fafter comparison — a dark base on the left and ash blonde on the right, the same person, a colourist’s work](blog\u002Fash-blonde-1784893938310.webp)\n\n## Caring for ash blonde\n\nBleached hair loses moisture and is prone to brassiness, so care is a must:\n\n- purple shampoo or mask every 5–7 days against a yellow undertone;\n- nourishing and restorative masks on the length;\n- heat protection before any hot styling;\n- regular trims — bleached ends split first.\n\nBetween visits the tone gradually washes out and warms up — that's normal. A toning refresh is usually needed every 4–8 weeks, and root bleaching as the hair grows.\n\nIf you dream of a cool or platinum blonde, start with a consultation: the stylist will look at your base, judge how many sessions it will realistically take, and build a plan that keeps your hair healthy.","How to Get Ash Blonde: Bleaching & Toner","How to get ash blonde: lift levels, underlying pigment, developer and toner explained simply, plus what platinum blonde takes. Colourist guide.",[116],"902448fd-d2a6-4081-b0ef-59b6369845a8",[92,118,119],"b53690c9-ce37-47f2-a40d-87fee48e9b5a","a3b70a5c-d917-45ee-be17-0693eb69ff6f",[121,124,127],{"name":122,"slug":123},"Blond","blond",{"name":125,"slug":126},"Hair care","hair-care",{"name":85,"slug":100},{"id":129,"slug":130,"image":131,"rubric_id":41,"author_id":132,"published_at":133,"last_modify":133,"is_enabled":11,"is_main_page":11,"status":12,"comment":13,"created_at":14,"updated_at":134,"locale_code":16,"title":135,"description":136,"body":137,"meta_title":138,"meta_description":139,"rubric_slug":50,"rubric_name":51,"author_slug":140,"author_image":141,"author_name":142,"service_ids":143,"tag_ids":145,"tags":147},"3330b089-bd35-4529-aec4-d5e6a8a01afd","beard-styles","blog\u002Fbeard-styles-1784891955848.webp","9dc86f37-2f27-4bae-896b-68c17a6df9d9","2026-07-20","2026-07-24T12:01:32.22117+00:00","Beard Styles: How to Choose Yours by Face","A guide to beard styles: from light stubble to a goatee, a van dyke and a viking beard — how to choose yours and match the shape to your face.","A beard stopped being just \"didn't shave\" a long time ago — today it's a deliberate part of your look, and there are so many beard styles it's easy to get lost. In this guide we'll break down the main styles — from light stubble to an imposing viking beard — and help you choose yours based on your face shape and how your hair grows. And to nail the idea, a professional [beard trim and shave](\u002Fservices\u002Fbeard-and-shave) will build and clean up the shape for you.\n\n## What a beard's shape depends on\n\nBefore picking a style, honestly assess three things: how densely your hair grows, your face shape, and how much time you're willing to spend on upkeep. A full beard on patchy growth will look untidy, and complex geometry demands regular correction. The good news: there's a shape for every growth pattern.\n\n## The main beard styles\n\nLet's go through the popular styles from shortest to fullest.\n\n### Stubble\n\nStubble is a neat, short growth of 1–4 mm. It suits almost everyone, hides minor skin imperfections and needs little care — a trimmer with a guard is enough. The perfect option for anyone who wants a beard but isn't ready to commit.\n\n### Goatee\n\nA goatee is hair concentrated around the chin, without connecting to the sideburns. The shape visually lengthens the face, so it looks especially good on round and square types. There are many goatee variations — from tiny to full.\n\n### The van dyke\n\nThis classic European style pairs a chin beard with a moustache, often joined into a neat ring around the mouth. It looks elegant and a little aristocratic, and suits a business look.\n\n### Viking beard\n\nA viking beard is a long, dense and powerful beard in the Scandinavian spirit. It needs good growth and serious care: oils, a comb, regular trimming. In return the look is rugged and memorable.\n\n![a grid of four male portraits — stubble, goatee, the van Dyke and a viking beard, a visual comparison of the shapes](blog\u002Fbeard-styles-1784892211718.webp)\n\n## How to match a shape to your face\n\nThe core principle — the beard should balance your facial proportions.\n\n| Face shape | What suits | What to avoid |\n|---|---|---|\n| Round | Goatee, a beard with chin elongation | Full sides and rounded lines |\n| Square | Stubble, a short beard that softens the angles | Sharp straight outlines |\n| Long | Fuller sides, moderate length below | A long beard that stretches the face |\n| Oval | Almost any shape | — |\n\nThe oval face is considered the most versatile — you can experiment freely with it.\n\n![an infographic of face shapes (round, square, oblong, oval) with a suitable beard shape for each](blog\u002Fbeard-styles-1784893124373.webp)\n\n## Beard shaping\n\nThe most common mistake is trying to build a clean line yourself. That's exactly why beard shaping exists: the barber defines the right borders (the cheek, neck and jawline), sets the shape to your face and removes the excess so the beard grows in neatly for several more weeks.\n\nWhat professional shaping includes:\n\n- defining and drawing the outlines;\n- trimming the length across the whole mass;\n- shaping the neck and cheek lines;\n- a finishing touch — oil or balm.\n\nThe first shape is almost always worth trusting to a barber, and after that you maintain it at home between visits.\n\n## Upkeep between visits\n\nAny beard style only stays tidy with regular care. The basic minimum is simple:\n\n- wash the beard with a dedicated shampoo 2–3 times a week;\n- apply oil or balm daily to soften the hair and skin;\n- comb along the growth with a comb or brush;\n- refresh the outline at the barber every 3–5 weeks.\n\nChoosing a shape is a dialogue: tell your barber about your lifestyle and the mood you're after, show a couple of references, and they'll pick a style that grows in well and highlights your own features.","Beard Styles: How to Choose by Face","Beard styles by face shape: stubble, goatee, van dyke and viking beard. How to choose a style and why beard shaping at a barber matters.","andrey","team\u002Fandrey.webp","Andrey",[144],"4dde554a-3732-47be-920c-7af75714282c",[146,61],"038a0d13-4be5-4648-8032-f007bccf3c5d",[148,151],{"name":149,"slug":150},"Beard","beard",{"name":70,"slug":71},{"id":153,"slug":154,"image":155,"rubric_id":41,"author_id":156,"published_at":157,"last_modify":157,"is_enabled":11,"is_main_page":11,"status":12,"comment":13,"created_at":14,"updated_at":158,"locale_code":16,"title":159,"description":160,"body":161,"meta_title":162,"meta_description":163,"rubric_slug":50,"rubric_name":51,"author_slug":164,"author_image":165,"author_name":166,"service_ids":167,"tag_ids":168,"tags":169},"ceeb17de-3c6b-4db4-8b15-71ab19c205e2","taper-fade","blog\u002Ftaper-fade-1784826799451.webp","ffdd9a35-1971-4b9d-9394-926c5b313d26","2026-07-19","2026-07-24T12:58:47.474906+00:00","Taper Fade and Low Taper Fade: What They Are","What a taper fade is and how the low taper fade, burst fade and V taper differ from a skin fade — plus who a fade with beard suits and how to wear it.","If you've heard the term taper fade but aren't quite sure how it differs from a regular fade, this one's for you. A taper fade is a soft, subtle blend of length around the temples and neck — the most versatile way to work the sides in a men's cut. It's tidy, works for the office and the weekend alike, and it's exactly where we suggest starting your fade journey. You can get one as part of a regular [men's haircut](\u002Fservices\u002Fmens-haircut) — no separate service needed.\n\n## What a taper fade is\n\nThe word *taper* means \"to narrow,\" and that's exactly the idea: the hair gradually shortens toward the edge of the cut — at the temples, around the ears and along the neckline. Unlike a full fade, a taper doesn't have to go down to skin; more often it simply blends the length away, leaving a light shadow.\n\nThe main perks of a taper fade:\n\n- looks neat without being radical;\n- works with any length on top;\n- grows out gracefully with no harsh lines;\n- fits any setting — from a meeting to a party.\n\n## Low taper fade\n\nThe low taper fade is the most delicate version. The word *low* means the blend starts low, right at the hairline, while the bulk of the sides stays untouched. From a distance the cut looks classic, and only around the temples and neck do you notice the barber's careful work.\n\nPeople choose this version when they want freshness and clean lines but no contrast. A low taper fade forgives a lot: it looks equally good slicked back, with a part or with a textured style.\n\n![a comparison of fade types — low taper, taper and skin fade, side view, different transition height and contrast](blog\u002Ftaper-fade-1784826854173.webp)\n\n## How a taper fade differs from a skin fade\n\nTo keep the terms straight, let's compare the main blend types.\n\n\n| Type           | Where the blend starts | How short the bottom goes | Contrast |\n| -------------- | ---------------------- | ------------------------- | -------- |\n| Low taper fade | At the hairline        | A short shadow            | Minimal  |\n| Taper fade     | Just above the temples | Very short length         | Moderate |\n| Skin fade      | High on the sides      | Down to bare skin         | Maximum  |\n\n\nIn short, a taper is about softness, while a skin fade is about graphic sharpness.\n\n## Other fade variations\n\nA few related shapes have grown up around the taper fade that are worth knowing.\n\n- **Burst fade** — the blend \"fans out\" in a semicircle around the ear, while the back stays longer. A favourite for textured styles and mullets.\n- **V taper** — the back is shaped into a point, a letter V, instead of the usual straight or rounded line. A small detail that adds character.\n- **Fade with beard** — a fade that flows smoothly into the beard with no harsh line at the jaw. The barber \"connects\" the sides of the head with the beard line, and the whole look becomes seamless.\n\n![fade variations — burst fade, v taper and fade with beard, examples on men's haircuts](blog\u002Ftaper-fade-1784826976158.webp)\n\n## Who a taper fade suits\n\nThe taper fade is that rare cut that suits almost everyone. Still, there are nuances.\n\n- **Fine hair** — a taper and low taper create a sense of tidiness without exposing skin.\n- **Thick, coarse hair** — you can go for a more pronounced blend with confidence.\n- **First time with a fade** — start with a low taper fade; it's hard to overdo.\n- **Got a beard** — ask for a fade with beard so the hair and beard read as one.\n\n## How to look after it\n\nThe key thing about any fade is that it needs consistency. A soft taper fade holds a tidy look longer than a skin fade, but every 3–4 weeks the blend is worth refreshing, or the line grows in and loses its crispness. Otherwise upkeep is simple: wash as needed and style the top with a matte paste or just your fingers. In the Batumi heat a light matte paste works best — it holds shape and doesn't \"slide\" in the humidity.\n\nIf you're unsure which blend to pick, tell your barber about your lifestyle and how often you visit. For rare visits a low taper fade is the better fit; for always looking fresh, a classic taper. From there you can experiment with a burst fade or V taper whenever you want something new.","Taper Fade and Low Taper Fade Explained","Taper fade explained: how a low taper fade, burst fade and V taper differ, who a fade with beard suits and how to style the grow-out.","azar","team\u002Fazar.webp","Azar",[57,56],[59,60],[170,171],{"name":64,"slug":65},{"name":67,"slug":68},1791342135471]