Skin Fade / Taper Fade Haircut in Sliema
The clean, sharp fade that blends short on the sides up into the length on top. Tell our barbers how tight you want it and they take it down to the skin and blend it smooth. Wash and style to finish. Minutes from the Sliema seafront.
About Skin Fade / Taper Fade Haircut in Sliema
A skin fade takes the sides and back all the way down to the skin, then blends up into the longer hair on top with no hard line. One of the most asked-for cuts from our barbers in Sliema.
- You pick the fade heightLow sits near the ears for a tidy, classic look, mid lifts it for more contrast, high takes it well up the sides for the sharpest finish.
- Blended by hand, no jumpThe detail is all in the blend. Done right, there is no line from short to long, just a smooth fade from bare skin up to the top.
- Washed and styled to finishYou leave finished, not just cut. The barber shows you the back in the mirror before you go.
Prices & options
A skin fade or taper fade is €23 and takes about 45 minutes, with the wash and style included. Blended high, mid or low, however you like it.
How it works
Tell us how tight you want it
Before any clippers come out, the barber asks where you want the fade to start (low, mid or high) and how much length to leave on top. Bring a photo if you have one. Not sure? He will suggest what suits your hair and head shape.
The fade, blended by hand
The barber works the sides and back down to the skin, then blends each length up into the next so there is no visible line. The top is cut to match, and the edges around the ears and neck are lined up clean.
Wash, style and a look in the mirror
You get a wash and a proper style at the end, and the barber shows you the back before you go. You leave sharp, with a coffee or a drink on us while you settle up.
What you get
- A smooth, lineless blendThe whole point of a skin fade is no jump from short to long. Our barbers take the time to blend it by hand so it fades clean from skin to top.
- Cut to the fade height you wantLow, mid or high, tight or soft. You say how sharp you want it and the barber sets the fade to match, not to a one-size cut.
- Washed and styled, ready to goIt is not just a cut. You leave with your hair washed and styled, so you can see exactly how it sits before you walk out.
- Easy to keep sharpA skin fade looks its best fresh and grows out fast at the bottom. Pop back every couple of weeks for a quick tidy and it stays clean.
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Good service, impeccable barber. Best fade i ever had, best place by far in the whole of malta, where ciprian listens to your request and then he works his magic.
Awesome barber who can do nice fades. Good prices too. Highly recommended!
Always good!! Haircut with fade and beard trim costs €23. Looks great, recommended.
Best haircut in Malta! After 5 years on the island I finally found a good barber - Ciprian. He walked me through each step of the cut to ensure it was what I wanted, I was very impressed as my hair is not easy to cut and style, can’t recommend enough!
Best blonde, yes, best hair cut, yes, best advice for professional products and hair care routine, yes. What else is missing? Oh yes, the best atmosphere and welcoming experience to complete your time with the best services. As I am regularly having my blonde maintain, I find the barber services also very well looking, of course even though I am there for my hairdresser, I will have a look around ( who doesn’t?) and can say even the guys are pleased with their barber experience so we can say best barber too, why not? We know when a guy gets of his chair and all of a sudden he feels confident again. The final results matter by the end of each appointment made and they make sure you are happy with anything you booked to do, makeover, haircut or even just popping in to refill your products for your hair recommendations. Amazing team amazing experiences!
Why choose us
Your fade is in the hands of our two barbers. Fades are something they do every day, and a lot of the men who sit in their chairs say they finally found a barber in Malta they can stick with.
- 4.9 stars from 162 Google reviewsPeople keep coming back to Vintage Studio, and they say why in their reviews. The fade and the attention to detail come up again and again.
- Our two barbers on the clippersWith either one you get clean, careful work and a barber who listens first.
- A clean chair and a warm welcomeFresh, clean clippers, a tidy studio, and a coffee or a drink on the house while you wait. Several languages spoken, so it is easy to explain what you want.
Frequently asked questions
A skin fade haircut is €21 and includes a wash and style. If you want a beard trim and shape on the same visit, that is a skin fade and beard for €31, which runs a bit longer in the chair. We will tell you the price for exactly what you want when you book. Some clients know this cut as a fade cut or a taper fade, it is the same service.
About 30 minutes for the fade on its own. A blended skin fade takes a little care, so we never rush it. If you add a beard trim, leave around an hour.
We take walk-ins when we have a free chair, but a fade is popular and the studio gets busy, especially evenings and Saturdays. Booking ahead means you are not waiting around. Book online, call, or message us on WhatsApp.
It is just where the fade starts. A low fade sits low, near the ears and neck, for a subtle, classic look. A mid fade lifts it up for more contrast. A high fade takes the short part well up the sides for the boldest finish. Tell the barber the look you like and he will guide you.
We are at 144 Triq Manwel Dimech in Sliema, a short walk from the seafront. There is street parking on the roads around us, which gets busier in the evenings.
A skin fade grows out fastest at the bottom, so most men come in every two to three weeks to keep it looking fresh. If you want to stretch it a little longer, a quick neckline and line-up touch-up between cuts keeps the edges sharp.
Book your Skin Fade / Taper Fade Haircut in Sliema
Ready for a fresh, sharp fade? Book your skin fade with one of our barbers online, or give us a call and we will find you a time. We are at 144 Triq Manwel Dimech, minutes from the Sliema seafront, open six days a week.