What are the lines in a haircut called?

A line-up haircut – also known as an edge up or shape up – is one of the most striking styles for men. That’s because the eye is drawn to the unnatural shapes it creates. Your barber will use clippers to shave straight lines or sharp angles into your hair. These lines can be at your hairline, parting, or temples.

What is Harmony hair design?

Harmony holds all 5 of the elements of design together. AKA FOCUS OR FOCAL POINT, in a design is what draws the eye first, before it travels to the rest of the design. FASTEST SLOW PATTERN THAT CREATES MOVEMENT. Its a regular pulsation of recurrent pattern of movement in a design.

What are the 5 principles of hair design?

Five important principles in art and design-proportion, balance, rhythm, emphasis, and harmony—are also the basis of hair design. The better you understand these principles, the more confident you will feel about creating styles that are pleasing to the eye.

What cuts more hair open or closed?

When the taper lever is closed it cuts more hair, and the blade is at it’s lowest cutting position. When the taper lever is open it cuts less hair, and the blade is at it’s longest cutting position.

Which fade haircut is best?

The best fade haircuts for men in order of popularity

• Low Fade Buzz Cut With Line Up.
• Buzz Cut With Quick Fade.
• Low Drop Fade With Pompadour.
• Low Taper Fade With Textured Top.
• Low Bald Fade With Curly Fringe.
• Box Fade.
• Burst Fade.
• Sideburn Fade.

What are the two types of fades?

The three main types of fade haircuts are low, medium and high fades. This refers to how high the fade goes up on the head. Burst fades and temple fades cover a smaller portion of the head but have plenty of impact. Bald fades can be any of the above and shave hair down to the skin.

Is a line up a fade?

Next to the fade, a hot addition to any hairstyle is a line up. Also known as an edge up, shape up or lineup, this cut defines the hairline into straight lines and right angles. It used to be more common for black hair but now is a popular addition haircuts for any hair type and length.

How do I ask my barber for a fade?

Talk to the barber in detail about your fade before they start cutting.

1. You can say something like “I want a temple fade with a line in the back, but I want to keep it longer on the top.
2. Or you can say something like, “I want my fade to look like Lupe Fiasco’s old fade, but I want the fade to start higher on the sides”