STEP-BY-STEP TEMPLE AND NAPE FADE FEATURING FREEHAND TECHNIQUES AND CURLY CROP TOP

with Heiniger Artistic Director Robert Braid

1. Remove bulk from the sides and fade down, starting with the number 3 guard.

2. Leaving the area directly above/behind the ear at 2 lengths, fade out the temple area down to zero and blend out with the floating lever.

3. Be sure to leave some weight at the front, towards the hairline, this will help shape and contour your cut and give further definition to your fade.

4. Get your clipper-over-comb game on and freehand blend the back and behind the ears. A job made easy with the power of the

5. Fade down again to get your blend right. Use guards to check your freehand work; you will be surprised at how quickly this will give you confidence and help train your eye to check your freehand using guards less and less and then never.

6. Detail your outline with precision and ease with the Libertas T Trimmer

7. Take your time, get the line.

8. Carve the perfect temple front line, one stroke or several strokes. There is no wrong way as long as you end up with a line you are happy with and no redness or scratching!

9. The Finish!!

Hair Robert Braid @r.braid

Photography Liam Oaks @liamoaksphoto

Creative Director @ rex.a.c.silver

@heinigerprofessionals