How to Cut a Low Fade with Sid Sottung

How to Cut a Low Fade with Sid Sottung

Published 30th Jan 2024

Sid Sottung, Education Director of Sid Sottung Academy, shares how to achieve a classic and elegant low fade...
  1. After cleansing the hair with a cleansing conditioner, start the haircut using a clipper over comb technique.Create your perimeter shape with your trimmer.
  2. Using your clipper, create the baseline of your low fade.
  3. Start with a 1.5 attachment comb, then work with a down grading technique to blend your cut.
  4. Proceed with your 1⁄2′′ attachment comb.
  5. Continue to blend with an open blade setting.
  6. Refine the fade with your trimmer and your foil.
  7. Finish your completed style using the KMS MoistRepair Revival Creme to add body and give a tamed finish.

If you're looking for more useful step-by-steps on Modern Barber, why not check out How to Cut a Taper with Dean Gleeson?
Josie Jackson

Josie Jackson

Published 30th Jan 2024

Josie is a content writer at Professional Beauty, supporting the team with content for the print magazine, website and social media channels. With over four years' experience as a health and beauty journalist, Josie is dedicated to creating informative yet accessible content for all beauty professionals.

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