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What attachment do you use for the end of the fade?

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The end of the fade is typically going to be 0, which is skin. So you may start with like a 2, then move to like a 1.5, then a 1, and a 0.5. This will give you that nice seamless fade.

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How do you blend a fade haircut?

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Arthur Sebastian is a Professional Hair Stylist based in San Francisco, California. He is the Owner of Arthur Sebastian Hair Salon, a studio offering Hair Styling, Color & Brazilian Blowout services. Arthur has 30 years of experience styling hair. His career began with apprenticeships at Wayne’s Beauty College in Santa Cruz, California Miss Marty’s School of Beauty in San Francisco, California. After receiving his Cosmetology License in 1998, he rented his first station at Wack Shack Hair Salon in San Francisco, going on to hold positions at Posh Hair Salon, Acabello Hair Salon, and Red Union Salon before opening his own studio. With over 500 online customer reviews, Arthur Sebastian Hair Salon has a 5 star average rating on Yelp and 4.9 average review on Google.

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Start with a higher number of guard size, like a 3. Then, go down 1 size as you work your way down from the crown of the head. Go down 1 size for each layer of the fade.

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Is this haircut popular?

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This kind of haircut is definitely in style for men today. It's fairly easy to maintain, and tends to look pretty good.

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How do I cut curly hair on men?

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Depending on length, hold hair, wet or washed, firmly between fingers without too much tension. Regulate the tension by combing hair with the widest-toothed comb you have. Starting at back, comb the hair into sections, noting how the hair recoils after it snaps back. With that in mind, grip the hair firmly between index and middle finger along hair section to approximately where the hair should be cut, then cut the hair above your fingers, starting at crown and working your way outward.

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What's the average time for a fade haircut (low, medium, high, or temp), a mohawk, or a line?

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The best way to ensure an even fade is to work carefully and slowly. Depending on the hair and your level of experience, cutting a fade can take anywhere from half an hour to several hours.

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