Fade haircuts are not unconventional, but they are certainly a bold style. That’s why you might be hesitant to get one while considering the cultural and religious perspectives on it. In this article, we will discuss exactly that.
Is Hair Fade Haram?
It is not haram to get a Fade haircut. This is a common misconception among many religious Muslim men. However, it misinterprets different instructions about men’s hairstyles in Islam.
The misconception arose from the Hadith, where it is mentioned that Qaza’ haircut is forbidden. In this haircut, most of the head is shaved, and only patches of hair are left in specific parts of the head. This is similar to the description of a faded haircut because it entails the presence of different lengths of hair on the head. But if you know the more specific definition of Qaza haircut, you’ll know it’s different.
According to Islamic scholars and their research, if you shave your entire head but leave long hair strands at certain parts, it is called a Qaza haircut. By long hair it typically suggests a braid. According to Ibn Umar Hadith, cutting off all the hair on a child’s head and only leaving his braids is prohibited. That is the Qaza haircut.
Some scholars don’t believe in the specification of braids but rather just long hair. Some other scholars specify that it is Qaza if all the hair has been shaved except an area of three fingers in width that has been left long.
Meanwhile, a faded haircut is when you leave a mass of hair on the top of your head, and the amount of hair reduces as it goes down to the sides and the back. It plays with different lengths of hair to provide a dashing look. It is quite different than having your head shaved and leaving only a long patch in one place.
Are Fade Haircuts Attractive?
Fade haircuts have long been popular among men. They are extremely stylish and attractive.
The fade haircut is quite artistic because it involves playing around with different lengths, creating a smooth transition between longer and shorter hair. From the front, the focus falls on the hair at the top, which makes the face look longer and accentuates the shape. From behind, the focus falls on the smaller hair at the back, which smoothly mixes with the neck, making the person’s back profile very dashing.
However, it’s important to remember that there are different types of fade haircuts that complement different face shapes. Alongside your personal preference, if you also take the face shape into consideration, you are bound to come out of the salon looking extra attractive.
If you ask your barber, they can tell you which fade you should get. However, those with round and square-shaped faces typically get high fades, which leave longer hair at the top to make the face look longer. And those with long and oval faces get low fades to balance out the overall shape.
Are Fades Bad for Your Hair?
There is no reason to think that fades are bad for your hair. Fade haircuts do not cause any direct harm to your hair either.
However, one downside is that to maintain your faded haircut, you will have to take a trip to the barber’s every few weeks. So, your scalp will be meeting the blade quite often. If you have an already sensitive scalp, this might lead to some skin irritation.
Are Bald Fades Haram?
Earlier, we clarified the definition of the Qaza haircut, which involved a fully shaved head with patches of long hair left in places. While most fade haircuts do not come close to that definition, a bald fade does. So you might wonder if it’s forbidden.
However, if we follow the strict definitions, then no, bald fades are also not haram. Even a bald fade does not involve a fully shaved head. The haircut fades from longer at the top to hairless at the very bottom. Moreover, in a bald fade, the hair left at the top is not very long. Following certain definitions, the area occupied by the hair is also much larger than only three fingers.
Still, if it leaves you uncertain, you can avoid the bald fade in particular and try out the many other fade haircut styles available. It might also comfort you that Qaza haircuts are not Haram but Makruh. Haram acts are forbidden acts for which you will face punishment. On the other hand, Makruh acts are acts that are not recommended, and you will be rewarded for abstaining from them.
Is Fade Haircut Professional?
Whether a faded haircut is professional or not depends on your workplace. You will often see faded haircuts in the creative and entertainment industries because it is an artistic style that shows a person’s individuality and self-expression. You will often see models with faded haircuts for the exact same reason. In fact, fading is often seen as a fashion statement among hairstylists and makeup artists.
However, in some industries, a faded haircut might not be preferred. The most common example is a corporate environment. It depends on the company to an extent because many companies are now run by younger, more open-minded people. However, most corporate offices are still quite conservative and prefer a more formal hairstyle. In fact, you might not even get the job if you enter the interview with a faded haircut.
You might see the same thing in the hospitality and retail industries, which prioritize upholding formality as they constantly have to contact various types of customers from different backgrounds. Schools might also forbid teachers, as the style can be considered rather bold.
Moreover, most workplaces, especially conservative ones, might not prefer to employ women with faded haircuts. This is because fade is still quite uncommon among women, so it catches attention.
But again, there are some professions where your skills matter more than how you look. So, make sure to research your workplace’s grooming policies and culture before you get the haircut.
Is Fade Haircut Bald?
Fade haircut is not bald. Bald usually gives you the impression of having a fully hairless, clean, and smooth scalp. But no fade haircut involves that. But some styles of fade haircuts, like short fade or bald fade, keep your hair as short as possible without entirely shaving it off clean.
Many people who don’t want to risk going fully bald get the shortest possible fade haircut to leave some hair still while also looking stylish. Regardless, all types of fade haircuts will leave at least a little more hair on the top compared to the sides and back, so you will never be fully bald.
Now that you know the various cultural and religious perspectives on Fade haircuts, you can decide whether to get one for yourself.
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