[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":50},["ShallowReactive",2],{"team-member-azar-en":3,"blog-by-author-ffdd9a35-1971-4b9d-9394-926c5b313d26-en":21},{"id":4,"photo":5,"sort_order":6,"is_enabled":7,"locale_code":8,"name":9,"role":10,"altegio_id":11,"slug":12,"is_listed":7,"last_modify":13,"status":14,"comment":15,"created_at":16,"updated_at":16,"description":17,"body":18,"meta_title":19,"meta_description":20},"ffdd9a35-1971-4b9d-9394-926c5b313d26","team\u002Fazar.webp",3,true,"en","Azar","Barber","2881659","azar","2026-07-23","done",null,"2026-06-27T08:38:10.812681+00:00","Azar is a barber at Trueman Barbershop & Beauty in Batumi. He works with classic and modern men's haircuts, beard shaping and care, feeling equally at home with sharp formal looks and trendy styles. Azar builds the haircut around your facial features and hair type, achieving a clean shape and a cut that is easy to wear every day. He pays close attention to fades and edges, and before the cut he discusses your wishes and suggests a suitable option. Book with Azar online and entrust your style to a Trueman barber.","Azar is a **barber at Trueman Barbershop & Beauty**. He works with classic and modern men's haircuts, beard shaping and care, feeling equally at home with both sharp formal looks and trendy styles.\n\n## What he does\n\n- **men's haircuts** of any complexity\n- **beard shaping and care**\n- working with different hair types and textures\n- advice on home care\n\n## How a visit goes\n\nAzar builds the haircut around your facial features and hair type, achieving a clean shape and a cut that is comfortable for everyday wear. He pays attention to **fades and edges** so the result looks neat from every angle and holds its shape for a long time.\n\nHe works confidently with straight, curly and coarse hair alike, will suggest a length that is easy to maintain, and takes into account how much time you are willing to spend on styling. Azar works thoughtfully and without rush, explaining every step and honestly advising what will truly suit you.\n\nYou can book with Azar online at a convenient time — pick a date and a service and get a sharp haircut and a well-groomed beard.","Azar — barber, haircuts and beard care","Azar, a barber at Trueman Barbershop & Beauty in Batumi. Classic and modern men's haircuts and beard shaping. Book online.",[22],{"id":23,"slug":24,"image":25,"rubric_id":26,"author_id":4,"published_at":27,"last_modify":27,"is_enabled":7,"is_main_page":7,"status":14,"comment":15,"created_at":28,"updated_at":29,"locale_code":8,"title":30,"description":31,"body":32,"meta_title":33,"meta_description":34,"rubric_slug":35,"rubric_name":36,"author_slug":12,"author_image":5,"author_name":9,"service_ids":37,"tag_ids":40,"tags":43},"ceeb17de-3c6b-4db4-8b15-71ab19c205e2","taper-fade","blog\u002Ftaper-fade-1784826799451.webp","a766bad2-2a00-4ec7-92dd-c5e9e6976e0c","2026-07-19","2026-07-23T13:05:03.273585+00:00","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.","barbershop","Barbershop",[38,39],"44ac9898-7379-4f3d-86ea-bbefcb7a05da","c5a3d653-7cf2-4f51-887d-5e00dc2183b6",[41,42],"1a18df97-f132-4ca1-9f1a-cb78e3c87223","bbb3784b-93e2-41cd-a67b-124892d3e7b1",[44,47],{"name":45,"slug":46},"Fade","fade",{"name":48,"slug":49},"Men's haircuts","mens-haircuts",1791342150136]