Power Street
81 Power St, Southbank, VIC 3006
SERVICE ✦ SOUTHBANK · MELBOURNESina Blendz
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Fade Haircutfor the modern gentleman.
Low, mid, high, taper, drop — every fade in the book, cut by hand and finished with a straight-razor line-up. Tell us which one you want or let us guide; either way you walk out sharper than you walked in.
From$55
Time30–40 min
Two chairsPower St · City Rd
The Cut — 01 ®
About the fade haircut
What is a fade haircut?
A fade is a haircut where the hair on the sides and back gradually shortens until it nearly disappears at the bottom. The point where the fade starts is what defines the style: low, mid, high, or drop. The longer length on top can be styled any way — slicked, textured, swept, or natural.
Low fade, mid fade, high fade, drop fade
A low fade starts at the ear or just above — subtle, professional. A mid fade starts at the temple — the most popular, balanced look. A high fade starts above the temple — bolder, more contrast. A drop fade curves down behind the ear — modern, photographic. Pick by face shape, hair length on top, and how bold you want it.
Skin fade vs fade — what's the difference?
Both are tapered cuts. A 'fade' usually leaves a fine layer of hair at the lowest point (clippers on the lowest guard). A 'skin fade' goes all the way to bare skin with a razor pass at the bottom. If you want the cleanest look, ask for a skin fade. If you want softer at the edges, ask for a fade.
In the chair — 02 ®
What to expect.
- 01Consult on fade height (low / mid / high), the line-up shape, and what you want on top.
- 02Clippers work through guard sizes for the gradient on the sides.
- 03Scissor work on top — texture, length, layering.
- 04Hand-blending the join between the clipper work and the scissor work — this is where a good barber shows.
- 05Straight-razor line-up at the temples, behind the ears, and nape.
- 06Hot towel, finishing product, mirror.
Answered — 03 ®
Frequently asked.
What should I tell my barber for a fade?
Three things: fade height (low, mid, high, or drop), how short you want the lowest point (a few millimetres or to the skin), and what you want on top (a number/length, a style reference, or 'just clean it up'). If you're not sure, show a photo — it's faster than describing it.
What's a fade vs a taper?
A fade involves a clear gradient down to very short or skin at the bottom. A taper is a much subtler shortening of the hair at the natural hairline — often barely visible without close inspection. Tapers are more conservative; fades are more contemporary.
How much is an average haircut in Melbourne?
Around $45–$80 across most CBD and inner-suburb barbershops. At Sina Blendz a fade haircut is from $55, with skin fades and longer cuts from $60.
How long does a fade haircut last?
A fade looks its sharpest for the first two weeks, then softens. Most regulars come back every 2–3 weeks. If you let it grow out 4+ weeks the fade blends out completely — which is sometimes the look you want for a 'between cuts' phase.
Do you take walk-ins?
Yes. Both Power Street and City Road shops welcome walk-ins during opening hours. Saturdays are busiest — booking online via Fresha guarantees your time.
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