The low drop fade haircut is both edgy and suave, so it’s no wonder it’s a popular hairstyle choice for men. Its gradually faded sides give any face shape a handsome definition and it allows you to keep a fair amount of length up top for numerous styling options. After seeing the best fade haircuts below, you’ll wonder why you didn’t try the style sooner!
The Best Low Drop Fades for Men
When you go to the barbershop, you might face a stylist with a very vague understanding of a drop fade. You’ll need to explain that you need the hair behind your ears to drop down in an arc.
To ensure you get what you are looking for, we recommend showing your stylist one of the below low drop faded styles before getting into the chair.
1. Wavy Drop Fade
If you have naturally wavy hair, you don’t have to worry about your low fade taking away from that. It will actually accentuate it; just work in a little mousse with your fingers only on the most forward part.
2. Curly High Puff with a Drop Fade
If you have thick curly hair, a drop fade can help take some of the bulk out of it. Wear your hair down or up in a man bun or ponytail when you want the fade to be noticeable.
3. Buzz Cut Fade
Men of color who are aiming to start over with their hair will love the way a low drop fade complements very short hair. This look is basically a buzz cut with a drop fade. Wear with or without a full beard for handsomeness.
4. Sleek Pompadour with Pointed Sideburns
How suave is this sleek pompadour with a low fade? If you’re not afraid of a little height and appreciate styles with attention to detail, consider this pumped-up drop faded pompadour! You’ll even love the thin pointed sideburns.
5. Faux Hawk Fade
The mohawk isn’t just for men with certain face shapes. You can rock it too with a drop fade haircut. Use the length up top to create a rolled shape and make a faux hawk. It’s the epitome of daring and debonair.
6. Asymmetric Braids with a Cropped Top
Black men can really switch things up for their hair by rocking long braids on one half of the head, then adding a dropped low fade to the other half of their head. The top hair will be very short but can still show a bit of the natural hair’s texture.
7. Curly Frohawk with Short Bangs
Getting bored of your thin or fine hair? Head to the barber and ask for a trim that gives you a dropping low fade look. If you add short choppy layers, you’ll have built-in texture easy to style with just a little product on fingers.
8. Looped Ponytail
The sides are shaved close to the skin, with the fade dropping behind the ears toward the nape. The longer hair on top is pulled back and tied into a high looped ponytail, leaving the short ends hanging loose at the back.
9. Loose Curls with a Drop Fade
Cut out the bushiness and thickness of having very curly hair by breaking it up with a low fade. You’ll love showing off a thick head of curls and the sharp feel of a drop fade.
10. Tapered Low Fade
Tapered haircuts are another look that’s becoming increasingly popular among men. Rock the style together with a drop fade and you’ve got a 21st-century men’s hairstyle you can wear anywhere, including to the office! Behind the ear, the tapered fade follows the curve of the head and keeps the lower outline close to the skin.
11. Curved-Line Fade with a Cross Detail
One fun way to put your own special touch on your low drop fade haircut is by having your stylist shave in a line or two. The style above features a curved line with a small criss-cross on the bottom, but poke around online to get other ideas!
12. 360 Waves with a Drop Fade
If you have coily hair, consider 360 waves paired with a dropping low fade. It’s a nice choice for when you want to maintain a short haircut but still have a minimal yet noticeable style. The look above connects to a full beard, which is a great option for men with more rounded face shapes.
13. Drop Fade with Textured Crop
This young man’s very blonde straight hair, as seen above, makes him the perfect candidate to rock a low drop fade with cropped textured top. We love how the lengthy top features both long straight pieces and short slightly wavy or spiked pieces.
14. Highlighted Comb-Over with a Drop Fade
This is a classic example of a low faded undercut for men with thin and straight hair. The skin part of a fade starts right above the ear and drops right behind it to create a neat arc.
The next fade layer is about half an inch long. The top part of this fade can be as long as you wish, but we prefer it to be long enough to create a stylish comb over, as you can see in the photo.
15. Frohawk Drop Fade
The drop fade haircut is often used as part of a frohawk. The farther the hair drops behind the ear, the more mohawk-like the style becomes.
Here you can see a low fade hairstyle coupled with long and curly hair on top that creates a great mohawk without exposing too much skin. This is an excellent choice for men with thick and curly locks.
16. Drop Fade Blowout
If you love blown-out hairstyles, then this one is definitely for you. The hair in this style is teased and brushed into a sleek finish, while the drop fade sets off an epic blow-dry.
17. French Crop with Fade
Wavy or curly hair, or any hair texture, is best for low cut drop fades. They add a perfect definition and a stunning contrast to the messy hair over the top.
18. Zigzag Fade with Long Bangs
It is a unique hairstyle where the stunning peak is built with two sides meeting the top. The shaved lines on both sides add incredible depth to the entire look.
19. Drop Fade with Undercut
This faded style looks perfect for men with curly hair. It gives an edgy look to the entire hairstyle with a curly undercut on one side.
20. Messy Quiff And A Sideline
The low drop fade hairstyle with a messy quiff is very trendy and gives a stylish look to an individual. It is the perfect choice for people who love an edgy look.
21. Curly Fade Transformation
If you have curly hair, then this hairstyle is definitely for you. Have a long beard with shaved sides and curly hair on top with low drop fade giving you a stylish look for the evening!
22. Afro with a Low Skin Fade
If you have curly afro hair, go for this low skin fade haircut that will suit you. The edge-up design and textured afro top enhance your entire look.
23. Side Swept Drop Fade
If you are in love with asymmetrical hairstyles, then a side-swept is one of the excellent hair choices for you. This hairstyle has a simple undercut with a fringe hanging on one side.
24. Irregular Fade
The fade rises high above the temple and blends into a short, thick, textured top brushed forward, with one curved strand falling over the forehead.
25. Line Up Low Fade
Don’t worry; you can get a drop fade hairstyle even if you have short curly hair. This line-up low fade haircut is perfect for you.
What is Drop Fade Haircut?
A drop fade is one of the many variations of skin fade. The skin part is what gives it its name. The main feature of a drop fade is that the hairstyle ‘drops’ behind the ear.
Drop fade haircuts come in all shapes and sizes. They vary in the layer and the top part length. The drop fade on the sides doesn’t limit you to a specific type of hairstyle. The longer you grow the hair on top, the more options you can work with. Drop fades can be low, medium, and high.
It’s possible to create such a haircut for men of all hair types. It looks great on thin and brittle hair and thick and curly locks.
The main advantage of the drop fade haircut is low maintenance. Besides keeping the hair on the sides short, the back is trimmed. In addition, your barber appointment frequency will decrease depending on how low you decide to go with a drop fade haircut.
When it comes to fade haircuts, you often can’t go wrong. If you are tired of the classics, you’ll be glad to know that low drop fade hairstyles are offering you a brand new world of fashionable images. By allowing the fade to drop behind your ears, you make a regular hairstyle neater and more impressive.
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