34 Cool Beard Fade Haircuts for a Fresh, Rugged Style
A beard fade is a men’s hairstyle where the facial hair is transitioned seamlessly with the hair around the ears and temples. After all, a well-trimmed beard is a perfect way to show off your stylish masculinity!
Whether you want crisp lines or a natural fade, modern faded beard hairstyles can match this fade well. The polished combover, the edgy undercut, or the casual quiff – these are only a preview of the unlimited choices you’ll have!
Ensure your barber works with a good trimmer to blend your beard with your mane effectively. Check out the works of veteran barber Robert Marcotte. Get inspired by his excellent bearded creations!
His best advice for men wanting to get a beard fade haircut? “Have several different references with you on hand, even if it comes straight from the barber’s social media, to help achieve your desired look,” he shares.
Regarding maintenance, Marcotte says, “The beard hair is dry. Ensure you hydrate the hair with a decent conditioner formulated for dry hair.” He recommends a beard balm that is coconut oil-based. “It will not only keep the skin hydrated throughout the day, but it doesn’t leave a greasy residue on your face,” he explains.
Before your next trip to the barber, check out these inspiring photos of the trendiest beard fade haircuts and hairstyles.
#1: Brunette Mullet with Faded Beard
If you like an edgy look, try a brunette mullet with a faded beard. The haircut starts with a skin fade near the temples. It then blends into longer, textured hair. The sides and back are usually 3 to 4 inches long. This style highlights your natural waves or texture. Use a salt spray like R&Co’s ROCKAWAY for an easy, relaxed style. Spray it on damp hair from roots to ends. It adds volume and texture, giving your hair a beach-inspired feel.
#2: Pompadour with Bald Fade and Beard
A bald fade pompadour paired with a beard creates a sharp, clean look. Use a root lift and a texturizing pomade to style it well. To keep your pompadour’s shape and your beard tidy, see your barber or stylist every 2 to 4 weeks.
#3: Crop Mullet and Beard
A short mullet pairs well with a beard. Ask your barber or hairdresser to blend your hair and beard for a seamless look. Visit them every 2 to 4 weeks to maintain sharp lines and a smooth blend.
#4: Quiff with Shaved Line and Beard Fade
If you want a standout look, try this quiff with a sharp shaved line and a faded beard. The zero fade blends smoothly into the beard. The top hair is usually about 3-4 inches long, but it depends on your hair type. Ask your barber to add more texture to the quiff for better styling. They can do this gently with point cutting. If your hair is very thick, they might use thinning shears. At home, use a blow dryer to add volume. Finish by working matte clay from the roots to the tips to keep your style in place all day.
#5: Long Messy Top with a Faded Beard
This guy shows how a long messy top paired with a faded beard and skin fade creates a sharp look. The sides and top are disconnected to keep the hair long and shaggy. The beard is shaped to highlight a strong jawline and is separate from the fade, drawing attention to the hair on top. Plan to style both your hair and beard daily to keep this look fresh.
#6: Beard Fade with a Sharp Hard Part
This beard fade paired with a sharp hard part is sure to get you noticed. Let’s look at why it might work well for you. It’s a cleaner, simpler take on many high and tight fades you often see. The style uses scissors, skilled clipper work, and a neat taper around your ears and neck. The hard part makes styling quick and easy. Overall, it gives you a fresh, tidy look for your new haircut.
#7: Faded Beard with a Messy Top and Mid Fade
If you prefer a more laid-back look than a slick back or a buzzcut, try this faded beard with a messy top and a mid fade. The sides have a clean zero fade, and the beard blends in smoothly. The top is cut with scissors for a textured but neat style. Use matte clay to get a dry, spiky look that works well with beard fade styles.
#8: Messy Top with Highlights
If you want to refresh your hair with a fun style, try this messy top with highlights. Ask your barber for a low skin fade and a top length that suits your face shape and hair type. To get this dry, textured look, use matte clay. Avoid pomades because they add shine and make your hair feel heavy.
#9: Faded Beard with a Short Spiky Top
A faded beard with a short spiky top is a great choice for men who want a bold, tough look. This classic haircut works best if you have thick hair and an oval or diamond-shaped face. Tell your barber to use clippers on the sides and back, leaving the hair on top longer. Then, style the longer top into spikes. Use American Crew Pomade or a similar product to add hold and shine to your faded beard style.
#10: Dark Caesar Squared Front with a Beard
A caesar haircut paired with a beard looks great on dark hair. The edges are neatly lined up for a sharp finish. The fade drops around the ears and neck, leaving enough hair to outline cleanly. Visit your barber every 2-3 weeks to keep the lines looking fresh. Use sea salt spray and styling powder to add easy texture.
#11: Short Blonde Hair with a Faded Beard
Short blonde hair paired with a faded beard is a neat, timeless look that suits many men. It looks best if you have a full hairline, so the scalp doesn’t show too much. This style also flatters round faces because the beard’s length and the fringe’s height help make the face look longer. You will need to style it each morning. For best results, blow-dry your hair using a volume spray, then set it with matte clay or paste.
#12: Mohawk with Beard Fade
A mohawk with a beard fade offers many styling choices for men. Keep at least three inches of hair on top so you can style it easily. Ask your barber to blend your beard smoothly into your haircut for a clean, seamless look.
Check out more mohawk fade haircuts and styles here.
#13: Short Curly Top and Shaped Beard
A short curly top paired with a shaped beard is a great option if you want a fresh curly haircut. Curly hair can sometimes be tricky to manage. You can also try tapering the sides into a shadow fade when looking at hairstyles for men with curly hair.
#14: Blurry Fade with Beard
The blurry fade with a beard is a stylish but challenging haircut for men. It’s best to visit an experienced barber who knows beard styles well. They can create a smooth low blurry fade that blends perfectly from the skin to the hair length you want, without any harsh lines. Adding a sharp hairline will make this low fade with a beard look even better.
#15: Beard Fade into Goatee
Transform your beard fade into a goatee to add a special touch to your look. The pointed hair on your chin sets it apart from other beard styles. It also keeps your cheeks clean and sharp, pairing well with a crisp faded haircut.
#16: High Top Fade with Sharp Beard Neckline
Looking to show off your medium-length curls in style? Try a high-top fade paired with a clean beard line. The sides and back fade smoothly, highlighting your natural black hair texture and matching your well-groomed beard.
#17: Full Beard and Undercut Fade Hairstyle
A full beard paired with an undercut fade hairstyle works great for men who have medium-length black hair. This style gives a fresh, modern twist to a classic masculine beard look.
#18: Beard with Mid Fade
A mid-fade with a neat beard will look awesome on you. Adding texture makes your black hair appear thicker and fuller.
#19: Low Beard Fade
Embrace your natural hair texture. A low beard fade looks great with black, wavy hair. To keep it neat, use a quality beard trimmer regularly.
#20: Bald Fade with Beard
Try a clean faded beard style for your fine brown hair! This bald fade haircut paired with a beard gives you a sharp, stylish look that’s simple to care for. It’s a great beard style choice for boys with medium to thick hair.
#21: Medium Fade Haircut with Beard
A medium fade haircut with a beard looks very manly, especially on thick, dark hair. The textured top adds flow and movement, making a nice contrast with the shorter sides.
#22: Low-Maintenance Buzz Cut with Beard Fade
Getting a shape-up with a full beard trim will not ruin your look. Request a buzz cut with a beard fade from your barber to highlight how sharp your black hair can appear.
#23: Comb Over Fade with Beard
Try a comb-over fade with a beard for a sharp, stylish look. Part your hair to one side and comb it neatly. Use gel to keep it in place. This is a great way to wear a modern men’s hairstyle.
#24: Beard Fade for a White Guy
If you are a white man, try a beard fade that highlights the thick, dark hair on top. Adding some texture can make the style look even better.
#25: Beard Fade for a Black Man
Every black man can find a great beard fade. Keep your hair neat and short for a clean look. Your natural curls will create waves that add style and confidence.
#26: Taper Beard Fade
Take this chance to try a taper fade. Just pair it with a neat taper beard fade and some nicely styled, textured hair.
#27: Beard with Temp Fade
Match any mood you have by styling your beard with a temp fade. Its sharp, stylish look fits any vibe you want.
#28: Curly Hair with Beard Fade
This style has plenty of motion. Choose curly hair with a beard fade to highlight your natural texture. The black hair stands out well against the faded sides.
#29: Short Beard Fade
Tapered sides work well with trimmed facial hair, creating a clean short beard fade and a sharp neckline. Keep the black hair on top at a medium length to add texture and short bangs.
#30: Drop Fade with Beard
This haircut features nicely blended faded sides. Pairing a drop fade with a beard like this takes your style to the next level.
Hairstylist Enrique Tapia from Hesperia, CA, designed this haircut. “This style is a mid fade with hooks on the sides, a textured top, and a shaped beard. It’s simple to style because the top is point cut, giving it a rough, choppy texture. What I like most is how the fade creates a sharp contrast in length that really catches the eye. That contrast is the main highlight of this haircut,” says Tapia.
“If you’re thinking about getting a beard fade, start with a shadow fade. This type of fade doesn’t go all the way to the skin, so you won’t get a tan line. Later, you can slowly move to a bald mid-fade. From my experience, this step-by-step approach makes the change look smoother over time. Beard fade styles are very popular right now and trending,” Tapia says.
#31: High Beard Fade
Try this high beard fade that leaves enough hair on top for simple styling. Barber Jaz Bailey from Toronto, ON, calls this a 0.5 fade blending into the beard with spiked hair at the back.
“What I love most about this style is how smoothly the color changes from light to dark in the middle of the head, both upward and downward. The hair blends perfectly into the top and bottom,” Bailey explains.
Bailey suggests men focus on the top of their hair to achieve this style. He says, “I try to find the best way to make the top look just right, either by adding texture or using a blow-dryer and styling products.”
#32: Long Beard Fade
Add some style to your brown hair by pairing a long beard fade with a soft faded haircut.
Styled by Russian stylist Gleb Morozov, this look shows a modern hero who should pay more attention to his hair care. Morozov points out that even though the style seems simple, the hair’s thickness, texture, and the beard’s shape add unique details and personality to the overall appearance.
Beard fades are great because they work well with many styles. Morozov says, “When we blend the beard and haircut shapes, we create a perfect balance for any head and face shape. The beard fade highlights a person’s sharp look and unique personality.”
#33: Skin Fade with Short Bangs and Beard Fade
The short bangs give this skin fade haircut a lively and energetic look.
This style is known as a crop fade paired with a beard fade. It was created by barber Gabriel Silvagnoli from Ponce, PR.
“I noticed the crop fade hairstyle becoming popular among European men. The great thing is, it’s quick and easy to style at home. If you live a busy life and see yourself as trendy, daring, and stylish, this haircut is perfect for you,” says Silvagnoli.
#34: Short Spiky Beard Fade
If you want a textured haircut with sharp lines, try a short spiky beard fade. The sideburns are closely tapered and blend smoothly into the trimmed beard, giving a neat, seamless look. To keep your faded beard style sharp, plan to see your barber every 2-3 weeks.