Looking to step up your street style? A temple fade is a hot style that inspires creative hair designs.

Whether you’re starting with a long side part or a genuine skull fade, a temple fade is a simple haircut designed to give the back of your haircut a cleaner and sharper look.

What Is A Temple Fade Hair Cut?

“A temple fade refers to a haircut that is tapered from the scalp, starting at the edge of the hairline. It’s an ideal way to add edge and precision to any hairstyle with style. This hairstyle was popularized in the early 2000s and has many names, such as the Brooklyn fade, blowout, or low fade.”

Temple fades are hard to come by, unless you’re a barber, but they provide a cool edge to any haircut. In the past year, we’ve seen many variations of the temple fade from the top fade, to the bottom fade. There is even a temple fade that has been slicked back to compliment other hairstyles. Temple fades are a good way to add a chic finish to a haircut without making it overly complicated.

Here are 50 ways to rock the temple fade and instantly upgrade your hairstyle.

Textured Temple Fade with Short Bangs

This textured haircut with short bangs and a temple fade is the epitome of edginess.

This look features short bangs enough to frame your face but not cover the forehead, and a short yet textured top with an off-center part. The temple fade adds definition to the hairstyle. This haircut is perfect for guys who love sports and fashion. It is low maintenance, easy to style it up or down, and looks good on just about every hair type.

Temple Fade On Curly Hair with Beard

To create a more modern look with your curly hair, this temple fade with a beard will help. With the hair only moving one way, you get a sleek and neat appearance without sacrificing volume or texture.

This temple fade is the best way to make this curly hairstyle appear neater. Add some nice flow and control to your hair, while letting the beard do what it does best…grow!

Temple Fade with Waves

Sharpen up your beautiful waves with this razor-edged temple fade. Pair it up with some waves for a classy look, all topped with a geometric design in the back.

The sharp razor edge of the waves is not only designed to keep your hair looking sharp (no matter how often you visit the water) but also adds a popping texture that will make your waves look effortlessly stylish.

Crew-Cut with Temple Fade

This temple fade and crew-cut combo is traditional, classy, and simple; what more could you need in a hairstyle?

Its classy shape is perfect for anyone who wants to stand out without being overdone. The shape is great in all seasons, in all weathers, with almost any outfit. It’s traditional, in the best sense of the word, clean-cut style you can rely on.

Curly Hair with Sharp Temple Fade

Your shiny black curls and beard will complement the sharpness of this edgy temple fade.

Whether it’s making a bold statement or simply impressing at the office, nothing says, “Talk to me,” like this bold temple fade with curly hair. The contrast between your hair and beard will give you a unique look that everyone will love.

Sharp Temple Fade on Platinum Crew-Cut

Sharpen up your already fierce platinum cut with this light brown temple fade.

A Temple Fade on Platinum Crew-Cut is a fade that goes up to the top of the head like an ivy league cut, starting at the sideburns and ending at the desired length. A contrast between this haircut’s platinum color and brown shade gives it individuality. The sharp temple fade on the top helps this hairstyle look very appealing.

Temple Fade on Crew-Cut and Long Beard

Freshen up your long beard and crew-cut with this classic, sharp temple fade.

Get the classic look while still rocking your beard or crew cut with this barber-inspired Temple Fade haircut. This classic style is perfected by shortening the sides of your head all the way up to the temple line. Starting at the ears, fade your hair into a longer top to complete this hairstyle that will have you looking sharp.

Traditional Temple Fade on Short Hair

You can never go wrong with a traditional temple fade on short, brown hair.

This classic fade with a hard part is the perfect way to add dimension and blend in your temple with just a little length left on top. This is a great hairstyle for many different face shapes. Ask your stylist for a temple fade on short, brown hair.

Edgy Temple Fade on Short Curls

Take your curly hairstyle up a notch with this temple fade and edgy undercut designs.

Add a trendy feel to your favorite curly hairstyle. Temple fades work best with short hair, and can be uniquely customized for the perfect hipster inspired style. The undercut allows for a softer take on the look, and can be adapted to show off your personality. Be sure to check out our other textured hairstyles to find your perfect match.

Crew-Cut Temple Fade with Undercut Design

Add an edge to this traditional crew cut with a temple fade. The clean lines on the side of this haircut will work on any skin tone. It’s a classic look that works perfectly with a pair of aviators and a bomber jacket, or a sharp suit and tie.

Braided Locks with Sharp Temple Fade

Achieve a neat and pulled-back look with this braids and temple fade combo. This temple fade hairstyle with braids is the perfect option for the man who is looking to pull back his hair without being too trendy. Perfect if you have a round face or for men who just want to look neat.

Temple Fade on Wavy Quiff

Take a break from the ordinary with this unique update to a modern classic - the wavy quiff style. To really make this haircut memorable, request a simple temple fade to give your hair a modern edge.

This wavy quiff will be made even classier with a simple temple fade to frame your face the right way.

Short Quiff with Temple Fade and Beard

This temple fade and beard combo are messy, natural, and ruggedly handsome. The facial hair has a black undertone but is not fully black. Is a great hairstyle for men with thick, coarse hair because the length allows the weight to keep it down in a stylish contemporary look.

Undercut Temple Fade on Curly Hair

Enhance your long and natural curls with this simple, low temple fade to make the most of your coils.

This simple style features a low haircut that fades into longer hair at the temples, giving your natural coils room to breathe. The high contrast between this cut and the longer temple length creates definition in curly hair, allowing for added styling versatility.

Straight Crew-Cut with Temple Fade and Beard

This versatile hairstyle works for any man. The straight crew-cut melds into the temple fade naturally, giving a preppy finish. For a classic yet cool look, pair it with a short beard and a matching five o’clock shadow.

Traditional Temple Fade with Waves

These waves combine with the temple fade to create the most badass look. It gives you an extra edge and makes you look courageous and clear-minded.

Clean and Natural Temple Fade

Opt for a more natural temple fade to embrace your natural curls beautifully. This versatile haircut can also be customized with long layers to add volume and movement, or textured to form soft peaks. The temple fade is longer in the front than in the back, which allows you to customize this look based on how much length you’d like to show off.

Side-Parted Quiff with Temple Fade

With a classic side-parted style that features a short, crisp hairline up front and a faded look into longer hair on top. This clean side-parted quiff will show off your fresh temple fade perfectly and accentuate your features.

Golden-Brown Afro with Temple Fade

This golden-brown shade will enhance the texture of your afro and temple fade and turn heads wherever you go. It is made by combining two colors, you can be as creative as you like with platinum and ash brown accents and highlights.

Low-Skin Temple Fade on Natural Coils

This traditional afro with a low-skin temple fade is a classic go-to look for anyone.

A low-skin temple fade is an easy style to rock with any formal or informal ensemble, and the ideal way to hold down edges in between traditional trims.

The perfect mix of formality and comfort, this look is one you can rely on.

Fresh Temple Fade on Natural Waves

For those that prefer a straight-out-of-bed look, this natural fade is the way to go.

It is the perfect blend of messy styling and professional haircare. This cut has everything you need to style at home, including tousled texture, healthy shine, medium-length layers, and a line up that creates an attractive stubble.

Overgrown Quiff with Temple Fade

Freshen up your overgrown quiff with this soft-edged temple fade.

Unlike a hard line temple fade, which you’d see on a Roman Romanov look, the soft-edged version will give you more room for creative styles and ideal if you want to grow your hair longer.

Sleek Crew-Cut with Temple Fade

Go for a business-casual look with a sleek crew-cut and temple fade combo.

This hairstyle is easy to maintain, no matter what kind of week you’re having. It’s suitable for all face shapes—with straight edges up top, this cut looks sharp but not edgy.

Fresh and Youthful Temple Fade

For teenagers, this youthful and fresh temple fade is an easy-to-manage haircut.

This style simply looks like you’re clean-cut, but that’s only because it’s short. When you pull back your hair, make sure to show off your temple fade with this comb over hairstyle-a look you’ll want to rock every day of the week!

Extra Crispy Temple Fade on Crew-Cut

This short-haired temple fade is extra crisp and neat with a classy finish.

This short-haired temple fade is extra crisp and neat with a classy finish. This variation of the high and tight hair style features shorter top hairs, creating an extra-clean look. The sideburns are trimmed cleanly, following the angles of the face for an unforgettable hairdo.

Neat Waves with Sharp Temple Fade

Subtle waves combined with a fresh fade will create the perfect business-casual look. Your favorite fade is spiced up with subtle waves that work to add texture and dimension to the classic cut.

A clean edge up and a good hold product make this hairstyle versatile. It’s a great look for all-day wear, whether you’re in the office or out getting errands done.

Sponge Afro with Sharp Temple Fade

Enhance your high afro with this sharp-edged temple fade to frame your face.

Achieving the perfect fade on your high afro is easy when you go with a temple fade like this one. By pairing this haircut with a sharp-edged temple fade. This traditional haircut will have you looking polished and put together for any occasion.

Natural Temple Fade with Beard

This soft temple fade into your long beard is perfect for a laid-back finish.

Clean Temple Fade on Short Hair

This traditionally neat temple fade gives off a fresh and youthful finish.

Long Temple Fade with Long Curly Fridge

Bring attention to your curly fringe with sharp temple fades on each side.

Neat Temple Fade Under Dreadlocks

Bring your deadlocks up a notch by freshening them up with a smooth fade.

Blown-Out Quiff with Temple Fade

Rep a New Hollywood look with this voluminous quiff and temple fade combo.

Traditional Temple Fade on Short Hair

This short-haired temple fade is straightforward, boyish, and classic in the best way.

Side-Parted Crew-Cut with Temple Fade

For a preppy look, side-part your hair to show off your clean temple fade.

Salt-and-Pepper Afro with Temple Fade

Adding a temple fade to your salt-and-pepper will give it a timeless finish.

Luscious Waves with Temple Fade

This jet-black sharp temple fade will enhance the shine of your waves.

Classic Temple Fade

You can’t go wrong with a traditional and straightforward temple fade.

Temple Fade on Textured Crew-Cut

This clean temple fade will contrast and bring attention to your textured crew-cut ideally.

Temple Fade with Short Brown Hair

Temple fade on short brown hair; this look is simple, laid-back, and straight-to-the-point.

Temple Fade on High Afro with Undercut Design

Turn heads by enhancing your high afro with a temple fade and undercut design.

Temple Fade on Buzz-Cut

This traditional buzz-cut with temple fade is a simple look for middle-aged men.

Temple Fade with Funky Undercut Design

This funky undercut design and temple fade is the ideal way to make a statement with your hair.

High Afro with Temple Fade

Temple Fade is a spectacular combination of natural curl with crisp edges around the temples. The sharpness of this temple fade will complement your luscious natural curls perfectly.

Keep the right attention on your high afro with this sharp temple look to pull the look together. This ideal hairstyle is for all curls whether tight, coily, or loose.

Dirty-Blonde Textured Cut with Temple Fade

This dirty-blonde shade will accentuate the texture of your messy hair and clean temple fade.

Pompadour with Temple Fade

This product-styled pompadour with a classy temple fade is undoubtedly the way to go for a more formal occasion.

Short Curtain Bangs with Temple Fade

Opt for a trendy look with the mid-parted curtain bangs and finish off your look with a soft-edged temple fade.

Clean Temple Fade on High Afro

This bold high afro and temple fade combo is undoubtedly the perfect way to catch every eye on the street.

Side-Parted Geometrical Cuts with Temple Fade

Upgrade your traditional side-parted hairdo with a geometrical cut and a temple fade.

Now that you know how to upgrade your hair game with a temple cut, you can top off your new haircut with a temple fade for a sharp and fresh finish.