As master barber and American Crew ambassador Lino D’Adderio explains, a mid-fade differs greatly from a taper in that it refers to the total coverage of the head. A fade is a haircut that gets ...

Robert Downey Jr's hairstyle, Textured taper with a quiff is a classic, but not groundbreaking. The style complements all the face shapes, especially oval faces. The style softens any greys and adds ...

Best Face Shapes: Best for square and oval faces, as it sharpens strong features. It works for round faces, too, if the fade is high enough to elongate the head shape.

'The slick back gives shape and polish, while the taper keeps it modern. Ideal if your hair’s fine or thinning a bit. Jacob Elordi has been seen in this cut it’s neat, but not rigid,' says Clark.