Mid Drop
Fade
A mid drop fade starts at mid-temple height, curves downward behind the ear, and finishes low at the nape, giving more shape and contrast than a standard level fade, without adding upkeep. It works on straight, wavy, curly, and coily hair alike, and pairs naturally with a beard.
What is a
mid drop
fade?
A mid drop fade is a fade haircut where the taper begins at mid-temple height rather than running straight back. Instead of staying level, the fade line curves downward as it moves past the ear, dropping toward the lowest point at the nape of the neck.
This drop is what separates it from a standard mid fade. It adds a sharper, more sculpted look while keeping the sides short and easy to manage between cuts. It works on almost any hair type and pairs naturally with a beard, since the lower drop point lines up with where a beard fade typically starts.
Mid drop fade vs. mid fade vs. low drop fade at a glance: a standard mid fade stays level from temple to nape; a mid drop fade curves downward for more contrast; a low drop fade starts lower and drops less dramatically. If you want the sharpest, most sculpted line of the three, mid drop is it. See the full mid drop fade vs. mid fade breakdown for more detail.
Mid drop fade styles
