Markcutit · 650 Matheson Blvd W, Mississauga, ON L5R 3T2
High Fade and Beard Trim: Mark Yousif's Short Crop Result
Short answer: This is a high skin fade with a beard trim by Mark Yousif: a short, textured crop sits on top, the sides are bare up to the temple, the front is lined with a squared corner, and a short, even beard is faded up through the sideburn. It suits anyone who wants a very clean, sporty shape and a beard that looks trimmed rather than grown.
What the right profile shows
The top is short, a couple of centimetres, with a spiky, textured finish that is pushed up slightly at the front. It forms a neat cap above a fade that is bare from the neck and ear up to about the temple.
The front hairline is cut straight, and the temple is squared into a sharp corner. That corner, sitting right above a fully faded side, gives the profile its strong horizontal line.
The beard trim in this result
The beard is short and even across the cheeks, jaw and chin, with a moustache that joins it. It looks trimmed tight rather than grown out, with the chin carrying slightly more length.
At the sideburn, the beard fades down toward the bare skin of the haircut. The cheek line is natural rather than sculpted high, and the neckline sits under the jaw. Our short boxed beard guide covers this length in detail.
How a high fade and beard trim fit together
The cut is built so the fade and beard meet in the middle of the side. With a high fade, the risk is that a beard looks disconnected from a haircut that has almost no hair left on the sides, so the sideburn blend does the linking work.
| Area | What is done |
|---|---|
| Top | Cropped short, textured with a trimmer or scissors |
| Sides and back | Skin at the bottom, blended high toward the temple |
| Front | Straight line with squared temple corners |
| Beard | Short even guard, faded up the sideburn |
| Finish | Cheek and neck lines, razor-clean edges |
Who this suits
It suits straight to wavy hair that stands up when cut short, and faces with fuller cheeks, where a short beard adds shape to the jaw. It is practical for anyone who trains or wears a helmet, since there is little hair to flatten.
If you want more coverage on the sides, look at a mid fade instead. Our high fade guide explains the trade-off.
Rebooking and home care
Skin at the sides and a squared hairline both lose their edge fast, so rebooking every 2 weeks keeps this looking like the photo. The beard trim can be combined with a quick clean-up in a Haircut + Beard appointment.
At home, a small amount of matte paste pushed up at the front keeps the texture. Keep the beard at length with a trimmer guard, but leave the cheek and neck lines for your next visit.
High fade and beard trim: common questions
How short is a beard trim like this?
It sits in the short range, roughly a No. 2 to No. 4 guard (about 6 to 12 mm), depending on how dense your beard grows.
Can I book this with Mark in Mississauga?
Yes. Pick Mark under Haircut + Beard on Booksy; the high fade page for Mississauga explains the visit.
Does a high fade make my beard look bigger?
It can make the beard stand out more, because the sides above it are bare. Keeping the beard short and faded at the sideburn balances that.
