Fades & Tapers
Fades & Tapers in Anaheim, CA
Low, mid, high, skin fades and tapers at our Knott Ave barber shop in Anaheim — walk in, bring a photo, and know your guard number.
$15 · About 15–20 minutes · Walk-in only
Low, mid, high, taper, or skin. Bring a photo of what you want and you'll get it — a fade that blends clean and, more to the point, grows out clean, so week three still looks like it was on purpose.
Coarse and thick hair is where a bad fade shows, and it's where this shop has a reputation. One customer put it plainly in his review: “Good at cutting coarse Asian and Mexican hair.”
Who it’s for
Guys who want the fade done properly and don't want to pay boutique-shop prices for it — and anyone with coarse, thick or curly hair that other barbers have struggled with.
What you get
- Your choice of fade height — low, mid, high, or skin
- Blended into the length you keep on top
- Neckline and sideburns squared or rounded, your call
- Beard line-up on request
Getting exactly what you want
Fades are where being specific pays off most. Before you sit down:
Have a photo open on your phone. This matters more than anything else you do.
Say the height out loud — “mid fade” — and the guard, like “one and a half up to a two”.
Not sure? Point to where you want the fade to start on your own head. Clearer than any word.
What customers say
“I almost never leave reviews for barbershop but wow this guy can cut hair. Did mine super fast and well. I do military mid fade and he did it superbly.”
— Justin To · Local Guide · 9 reviews
“Guy is a absolute beast and master at cutting hair. His price is beyond reasonable. My son is autistic, and my son will only let him cut his hair. I've tried other barbers, but my son likes him. I highly recommend him.”
— Aaron Vivar
Common questions
Do you do skin fades?
- Yes — low, mid, high, skin, and tapers. Bring a photo of the height you want and say the guard number you'd like on the sides.
Can I bring a picture of the fade I want?
- Please do. A photo on your phone communicates more in two seconds than a minute of describing it, and it's the single best way to make sure you leave happy.
How often should I come back to keep a fade sharp?
- Most fades look sharp for about two to three weeks before the blend starts to grow out. At this shop's prices, keeping it tight every couple of weeks is realistic.
Also in the shop
Men's Haircut
In and out on your lunch break
A clean men's haircut for $15 at 10432 Knott Ave in Anaheim, done in about fifteen minutes with no appointment and no upsell.
Kids' Haircuts
The barber kids actually sit still for
Kids' haircuts in Anaheim, including first haircuts — walk in any time, and tell John at the door if your child is nervous or sensitive to the clippers.
Beard Trim & Shave
Sharp lines around the beard
Beard trims, neck and cheek line-ups, and shaves at our walk-in barber shop on Knott Ave in Anaheim.
Come in for a fades & tapers.
10432 Knott Ave, Anaheim — walk in during open hours, no appointment needed.
Mon–Fri 10am–6pm · Sat 9am–6pm · Sun 10am–2pm