Ask any barber for a fade, and they’ll almost immediately get straight to work. And the type of fade you choose should depend on your face and head shape, desired vibe personal preferences, and hair texture. The four most common styles are a low fade, mid fade, high fade, and taper fade. Low FadeEmma McIntyre/Getty ImagesA low fade provides a “softer, more classic finish,” Joey Scandizzo, another cofounder of Kings Domain, says. This style of fade starts right above the ear and is well-suited for those with longer face shapes.