The tighter the cut, the sooner it shows growth. A faded style looks “off” much faster than a longer cut, simply because the contrast between skin and hair starts to close up. Here’s how to time it.
By style
- Skin fade / tight cut — every 1–2 weeks to keep the blend crisp.
- Taper / medium fade — every 2–3 weeks; grows out more gracefully.
- Longer / textured top — every 3–5 weeks, mainly to keep the shape.
New to fades? Start with our skin fade guide or compare types of fades.
By hair type & goals
Fast-growing or thick hair needs more frequent visits to stay neat. If you’re growing length on top but keeping the sides tight, you’ll want regular work on the back and sides even while the top grows.
The shape-up between cuts
You don’t always need a full haircut to look fresh. A Shape Up (£16, 25 min) tidies your hairline, edges and beard between full cuts — a quick, affordable way to stretch the time between haircuts while staying sharp.
Book your next cut or shape-up with Cuts by Chase in Whitechapel.