About FadeScore
We rank barbers with a transparent FadeScore, real typical prices, and filters for hair texture and cuts—so you can choose a chair with confidence. Scores are not pay-to-play.
Skilled shops deserve to show up when people search—not only whoever buys the loudest ads. See how FadeScore is calculated for the full formula, verification, and what owners can do to improve a listing.
Hair texture on FadeScore
Common charts (for example HairCode's guide) use types 1–4 for curl pattern and A / B / Cfor how tight the curl is within that type (A = widest, C = tightest). It's a practical shorthand—your hair can vary by section or treatment. We use it only to match you with barbers who list relevant experience, not to rank one texture above another.
Pattern chart (types 1–4) · 3a–3c show curl tightness within type 3
Subtype quick reference (1A–4C)
| Type | Pattern | A | B | C |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Straight | Fine, soft, may fall flat easily | Medium thickness, natural body | Coarse, resistant to holding a curl |
| 2 | Wavy | Loose S-bend, wave starts farther down | Defined S-pattern, more frizz-prone | Strong waves, can border on curly |
| 3 | Curly | Large, loose curls | Springy ringlets, medium spacing | Tight corkscrews, dense pattern |
| 4 | Coily | Soft coils, visible O-shaped pattern | Z-shaped angles, less defined clump | Tightest coils, major shrinkage |
Search filters collapse this into three options: Straight (type 1), Wavy (type 2), and Textured / coily (types 3 and 4). Barbers pick where they're strongest so lists stay useful.
Cuts & services we tag
Shop profiles list services so you can match style to skill. Icons are simplified diagrams, not every real-world variation.
Skin fade
Faded to the skin at the bottom—high contrast and a very defined blend line.
Taper fade
Gradual shorten on sides and back with more weight above the ears than an aggressive skin fade.
Razor fade
Fade finished with a razor for an extra-crisp transition and polished edge.
Lineup / edge up
Sharp hairline work on the forehead, temples, and neck for a clean frame.
Beard trim & shape
Length, cheek lines, and under-neck sculpted so the beard complements the cut.
Straight razor
Traditional razor finish—often hot lather—on face or neck.
Classic cut
Timeless scissor-and-clipper shapes—parts, even lengths, conservative tapers.
Precision cut
Detailed shaping when every bit of length and weight matters.
Locs maintenance
Retwist, tidy roots, and shape without stressing mature locs.
Braids
Cornrows, plaits, and braided styles needing clean sections and steady tension.
Hair designs
Patterns, parts, and clipper art etched into shorter areas.
Styling
Blow-dry, product finish, or event-ready looks after the cut.
Color
Professional color—tones, blends, or gray coverage where the shop offers it.
Scores, data & your listing
- FadeScore blends synced reviews, volume, local price context, and a small verification step that only applies when a shop is explicitly marked unverified—then the score is 10% lower than the blend. Any other case (including not yet flagged) uses the full blend. Details live on How we work.
- We don't host reviews ourselves—ratings and counts come from platforms we sync. Wrong info? Barber intake helps us fix listings and is the path for shops to confirm services, contact details, and verification.