Fades and tapers,
blended down to the skin.
Fades are the house specialty at The Stache on Grandview Road. Skin fades, bald fades, high and low tapers — each one mapped to your head shape, blended clean, and finished at the neckline with a straight razor. Walk-ins welcome. Se habla Español.
Grandview, MO 64030
One word, a dozen looks
"Fade" covers a whole range of blends. The right one depends on your hair, your job, and how sharp you want to look versus how often you want to come back.
A fade is defined by two things: how high up the head the blend starts, and how short it goes at the bottom. Move the starting point up and you get more contrast. Take the bottom all the way to bare skin and you get a skin fade. Everything else is a variation on those two dials.
Skin / Bald Fade
Blended to bare skin at the bottom — the highest contrast, the sharpest lineLow Taper Fade
Starts low around the ears and neck — subtle, office-friendly, grows out softMid Fade
The all-rounder — blend begins around the temples for balanced contrastHigh Fade
Blend starts high on the sides — bold, clean, maximum contrast up topThey're related — but not the same
This is the question barbers hear most, so here's the short version you can take straight into the chair.
A taper gradually shortens the hair around the edges and only reaches its shortest at the very bottom, while a fade blends all the way down to bare skin over a larger area. Put simply: every fade is a kind of taper, but a fade takes the blend closer to nothing and higher up the head.
A skin fade — also called a bald fade — blends your hair down to bare skin at the lowest point, leaving a clean, high-contrast gradient. It's the boldest version of a fade and needs a touch-up every two to three weeks to stay crisp.
How to ask for a fade
You don't need barber vocabulary. You need to answer three questions, and a good barber fills in the rest.
Tell your barber how high you want the fade to start (low, mid, or high), whether you want it taken to skin or left with a little length, and how you want the top styled. If you're not sure, describe how you want it to look in two weeks and let the consultation handle the rest.
Bring a photo if you have one — it settles more questions than any description. And be honest about upkeep: a skin fade looks incredible on day three and needs attention by week three, while a low taper forgives a longer gap between visits. For a deeper walkthrough, read our guide on how to ask for a fade.
Fade questions, answered
The Stache sets its own pricing and keeps it current on their website, so that's the place to check the latest. You can see prices and book your fade at thestachecuts.com.
A fade looks its sharpest for about one to two weeks and starts to grow out around week three. Most guys book a touch-up every two to three weeks to keep the blend clean, though a lower taper can stretch a little longer.
The Stache on Grandview Road specializes in fades and draws clients from across south KC — Belton, Raymore, Lee's Summit, and even Overland Park. Fades are the house specialty, finished at the neckline with a straight razor.
Pair it with
A fade sets the shape. These finish the look — most guys add one to the same visit.
Ready for a fade that grows out clean?
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