Wednesday, December 31, 2008

Clipper vocabulary - F

Wednesday in the blog is Andis clipper cutting vocabulary day.

F is for Fade
Fade is a term somewhat interchangeable with "taper". Fade is typically used in the textured market. Fading does not have to be limited to the perimeter of a clipper cut style. A fade can occur higher up the head at the crestline or beyond as well. A fade is characterized by a look that is higher and shorter with a lighter overall finish. The best phrase to use to describe a fade is a "seamless, progressive transition of lengths in a clippered style". How is that? Be on the lookout for a fade video from Andis and me coming to YouTube really soon.

Here is the Andis FadeMaster clipper:
http://www.andis.com/USA/productsPopUp.asp?SP=Y&Product=Clipper&Div=Professional&ID=01690
Here is the Andis 00000 BG series fade blade:
http://www.andis.com/USA/BladesAndMore/BladesPopUp.asp?ID=70
Here is a fun video on YouTube of a guy cutting a fade on himself... not easy as many a barber can not cut a good one on another's head much less do their own...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9My64fnRkrI

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