The Taper Fade & Beard Combo: 20 Looks to Copy

9. Taper Fade Haircut with Beard and Side Part

A classic side part with a taper fade haircut and a well-groomed beard is a timeless combination. The side part adds a touch of sophistication to the overall look, while the beard balances the style with a rugged edge.

Whether you prefer a short or long beard, this style is versatile and can be adapted to suit your personal taste and preferences.

9. Low Taper Spikes with Short Beard

A short-length full beard is a go-to style for most men today as it goes well with quite a few hairstyles.

You can see that the low-taper spikes with the short beard make the gentleman look fresh and young. He has used a razor to draw a clear neckline though.

10. Bald Taper Haircut with Disconnected Stubble Beard

The color of the hair makes this style quite interesting. The fade isn’t too high, but it gets close enough to the skin that you could call it a bald fade.

You’ll shave the sideburns to disconnected to contrasted, short-stubble beard from the hair on your head.

11. Slick Back Hair with Full Beard and Handlebar

You’ll surely have to put in some time to maintain this style. The details include a taper fade haircut with slick back hair.

Pair it up with a natural full and long beard, but let the mustache be the highlight hair. It’s a handlebar mustache that makes this style very powerful.

12. Tapered Comb Over with Short Beard Fade

The comb-over haircut can instantly make you look bright as it gives a full view of the face. A short works well with it, but where this style really shines is the beard fade on the sides.

It’s a great way to make the missing patches of your beard look less prominent. The chin beard is slightly overgrown here.

13. Tapered Braids with Short Curly Beard

You’d be hard-pressed to find a beard sharper than this one because not only does it have a very clear cheek line, but also a very thin and neatly trimmed pencil mustache.

The braid hairstyle looks to be on a whole another level due to the low-fade effect.

14. Tapered Short Hair with Short-boxed Beard and Handlebar

Does your receding hairline bother you? If yes, you can go with a slight taper near the temples to kind of blend with the rest of your hair.

The clever move here is the short-boxed beard combined with a beautiful petit handlebar that pulls people’s sights to your face.

15. Hard Cut with Curly Bangs with Beard Fade

You won’t see a clear taper or fade effect in this style due to 2 shape-up lines. The bangs are curly and falling on the forehead.

There’s something quite interesting about this beard as it’s not only faded near your lower jaw but completely shaved to be a few centimeters away from your lower jawline.

16. Top Knot Shape-up Haircut with Short-boxed Beard

You’ll love this style if you have a round face. The top knot gives your face length whereas the shape-up haircut with a boxed hairline and a typical short-boxed beard with a curved cheekline and squared lower ends takes care of the roundness of the face.

17. Mid-fade Mullet with Light Stubble

Think outside the box for a moment and combine your mullet with a mid-fade haircut, which isn’t really a taper.

Since this hairstyle is already pretty unique and bold, you can leave the beard a bit simple by keeping very light stubble on the face. 

18. Tapered Afro with Patchy Beard

Afro hair looks amazing with a taper or fade effect. What’s unique about the style in question is that it’s tapered on the back of your neck but faded on the sides.

This goes really well with a beard that’s very patchy. A slightly thicker goatee can become an interesting addition to this look.

19. Two-tone Brushed Back Hair Faded Beard

The top part of the hair in this style is completely dyed to be white or colorless. The sides are dark with very little and low taper.

You can admire the sharp cheek and neck line of this beard and how it seamlessly tapers near the cheeks and completely fades into the sideburns. 

20. Mid-fade Colored Hair with Goatee and Thin Mustache

Do more with less by getting a mid-fade haircut and coloring the top blue. You will need to do a lot of maintenance to keep this style, as the mustache is also properly shaped and trimmed to look petite. Combined with the chin beard, it’s a cool anchor goatee with an attention-grabbing hairstyle. 

So, the next time you’re considering a hairstyle change, remember the taper fade and beard combo. It’s not just about looking good; it’s about feeling good and making an impression.

FAQs

1. What is the difference between a taper and a fade?

While both involve a gradient of hair lengths, a taper generally retains some hair down the sides and back, whereas a fade tends to go down to the skin.

2. How often should I maintain my taper fade?

Depending on hair growth speed, most men find that a touch-up every 2-3 weeks keeps the fade looking sharp.

3. Can I style my taper fade without professional products?

While professional products offer better hold and finish, in a pinch, household items like aloe vera gel can provide some hold.

4. What beard style goes best with a high taper fade?

It’s subjective, but many find that a tapered full beard pairs well, offering a nice contrast to the high fade.