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Uncover the reasons behind the Boosie fade's massive popularity
The Boosie fade is a sharply defined high fade that blends into a longer, more noticeable top. This distinctive style was made famous by Louisiana rapper, Boosie Badazz, who made it his signature look. If you're aiming for a sleek, clean, and subtle style, this is an ideal choice. In this article, we'll dive into everything about the Boosie fade, from how it's cut to its viral fame as a meme.
An Overview of the Boosie Fade
The Boosie fade features a sharp high fade that gradually transitions into a longer top, creating a striking contrast between the tight fade and the extended hair. This unique combination makes the Boosie fade stand out. It works particularly well for those with diamond or square-shaped faces, as the style draws the eye upward.
How to Achieve the Boosie Fade: Step-by-Step Guide
What exactly is a Boosie fade?
The Boosie fade features a high-cut, low skin fade on the sides and back, with a longer top. Named after the iconic Louisiana rapper Boosie Badazz, who made the style famous, the haircut reflects his bold and unapologetic personality. Known for his authenticity, Boosie turned this look into a symbol of individuality within the rap community. If your face is square or diamond-shaped, this cut can highlight your features, drawing attention upward while seamlessly blending with the shape of your head.
- Many people are drawn to the Boosie fade for its unique, sharp appearance. It's a versatile and timeless style that suits a wide range of people.
How to request a Boosie fade from your barber
What makes the Boosie fade a meme?
A humorous image of someone requesting a Boosie fade became a viral sensation. A video surfaced showing a man asking for a Boosie fade, but instead, he received an unblended bald fade with a long top. This led to a wave of memes featuring poor haircuts with the caption, “Bruh wanted a Boosie fade but got this instead.” One of the most popular memes showed Patrick Star from the cartoon SpongeBob Squarepants wearing a water bucket on his head, accompanied by the same caption.
- While Patrick clearly has a bucket on his head, the meme humorously imagines a barber replacing a clean fade with a bucket instead of a proper haircut.
- The Boosie fade meme is commonly shared when people post pictures or videos of their haircuts on social media.
Other Haircut Styles Similar to the Boosie Fade
Philly Fade If you're aiming for a broader, blended look, the Philly fade is a solid choice. This style has a more gradual fade with a darker line where the fade begins, and it's perfect if you prefer a longer, more adaptable top.
Southside Fade If you're after a low cut with a bold, contrasting fade, the Southside fade is the way to go. This high and tight fade blends smoothly into the top of the head. While the Boosie fade leaves more room for longer hair on top, the Southside fade offers a similar sharp look but with a lower, less shaped top.
South of France For those who want a tall fade like the Boosie fade but prefer to keep more length, the South of France is an excellent option. This style features a skin fade on the lower part of the head that gradually increases in length towards the top. The key difference is that the hair remains at the back, with the fade primarily focusing on the sides.
- It’s a fantastic choice if you’re seeking a more versatile hairstyle.
Steps to Achieve a Boosie Fade
Start by shaving the foundation. Begin by shaving from the sideburns and the back of the neck to just above the ear, creating a clear guideline that will form the base of your Boosie fade.
- Trim any excess bulk around the area to help with blending the fade smoothly.
Start crafting the fade. Open the lever on your clippers and begin cutting about an inch above the guideline to initiate the fade. Work around this area multiple times to create a solid middle line to help blend the fade.
Shape the top. Using an open 1-guard, begin cutting into the hair above the middle line, working your way straight up to shape the top. If there are bulky spots, use freehand techniques to adjust the hair to the natural contours of the head.
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Ensure your client sits with their legs uncrossed when cutting straight hair. Crossing their legs can lead to an uneven or asymmetrical cut. Politely ask your client to sit up straight and keep their legs uncrossed to ensure a precise and even cut.
Flick the clippers out. Using a 0-guard with the lever closed, flick the clippers upwards from the middle line to refine the blend. This motion will help define the shape of the fade.
Enhance the bottom of the fade. Attach a closed lever with no guard and use the same flicking motion to cut from the bottom of the fade upwards to the middle line. This technique will seamlessly blend the top and bottom, helping to reveal the Boosie fade shape.
Define the fade’s shape. Focus on the back of the head, using freehand cutting to angle the long hair so that the fade transitions smoothly at the crown, where the temple and hairline converge.
Perfect your client's lineup. Create a sharp, straight line along the client's hairline. For a crisper result, use hairspray before cutting, as it helps stiffen the hairline for a more defined look.
