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Taper, Fade, Blend, what is the difference? Are they the same?

Good question.

Below are the definition s taken straight from my book , ClipperGuy says, Talk the Talk, My Complete Clipper Cutting Glossary. You will enjoy this book if you are an enthusiastic clipper cutter.

Blend – To create a smooth, seamless transition from a tapered section of a haircut into an area of greater length.

Fade – A term somewhat interchangeable with “taper”. Fade is typically used in the textured market. Fading does not have to be limited to the perimeter. 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 finish.

Taper – A progression of length in a graduated haircut where length increases from the perimeter towards the interior.

Blending refers to transitions without demarcation... at any length or style.

Fade and taper can be used somewhat interchangeable, however, generally... fade refers to cuts that are higher up the head, shorter in length and lighter (more scalp exposure) in overall finish...
Conversely, Taper can be thought of as haircuts that are longer in length, lower down the head and darker (more scalp coverage) in overall finish.

Here is an image of a classic fade.

Here is an image of a classic taper.

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