Curly Burst Fade: Planning Around Your Curl Pattern
A curly burst fade works best when the fade shape and retained length are planned around how your curls sit naturally.
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What to check first
- Show the barber your hair in its usual state
- Discuss shrinkage before choosing top length
- Ask for a simple curl-care routine suited to your hair
Plan the cut around natural curl behaviour
Curly hair can appear noticeably different when stretched, wet or dry. Explain how you normally wear it and ask the barber to account for that difference when agreeing the retained length.
Discuss where bulk should remain and how the fade should meet the curls. Use a realistic reference with similar texture. For styling, ask for a manageable routine and avoid assuming that a product used in a photograph will suit every curl pattern.
Official references and further reading
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