Planning a Burst Fade Haircut: A Consultation Checklist
Use a consultation to settle the outline, transition and retained length before cutting begins.
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What to check first
- Choose reference images with a similar hair texture
- Agree the back outline and ear transition
- Check the result with the hair styled as you normally wear it
Use a complete brief rather than a style name alone
A useful brief covers fade height, the shortest visible length, the shape at the back and the length remaining on top. Photographs should support that conversation rather than replace it.
Before finishing, review balance from the front, sides and back. Ask how the outline will grow out and what maintenance is needed to retain the intended appearance. The objective is a cut that suits your preferences, not an identical result on every head shape.
Official references and further reading
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