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Side profile of a man with a textured crop haircut and beard.

Side profile of a man with a textured crop haircut and beard.

The haircut on the right is a textured crop with a mid fade. Here’s how to ask your barber for it: Describe the Style: Say you want a textured crop with a mid fade. Mention you’d like the top to be shorter with some texture for a rugged look, while keeping it low maintenance. Specify the Length on Top: Ask for the top to be about 1-2 inches long, with textured layers to add volume and movement. You can say, “Leave enough length to style forward or slightly to the side, but keep it short enough to look neat for a few weeks.” Explain the Fade: Request a mid fade on the sides and back, starting around the middle of your head (above the ears). Ask for a taper that blends smoothly into the longer hair on top. You can say, “I want the sides and back faded, starting mid-way up, so it looks clean but not too short.” Mention the Beard: Since you have a medium-length beard, ask the barber to clean up the edges of your beard and taper the sideburns to blend with the fade for a polished look. Styling: Tell them you want a style that’s easy to manage—something you can run a bit of product through (like a matte pomade or wax) and style with your fingers. You can also show the image to your barber for reference to ensure they get the exact look you’re going for. See more