TROY, MICHIGAN
Best Taper Fade in Troy, MI
The best taper fade in Troy, Michigan is at Detroit Barbers Birmingham, at 1728 W Maple Rd, Birmingham - the closest shop to Troy, a short drive away. It holds a 4.8-star Google rating from 291+ reviews, taper fade service runs from $40+, and the chair takes about 30-40 minutes. Book online, call (248) 940-2140, or walk in.
Taper Fade price and time in the chair
| Service | Price | Time | Shop |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taper Fade | $40+ | 30-40 minutes | Birmingham |
What makes a great taper fade
A taper fade keeps length through the sides and tightens only at the sideburns and the nape. It is the cut that reads clean in a boardroom on Monday and still looks intentional three weeks later.
The craft is in the weight line: how much hair is left through the side, and how smoothly it drops away at the bottom. Done well, nobody can tell where the clipper work ends.
It is the most forgiving fade to grow out, which is why it is the default for clients who cannot get in every fortnight.
What to ask for
- Ask for a taper rather than a fade if you want to keep length over the ear.
- Say whether you want the nape squared or tapered into the skin.
- Ask the barber to leave a little weight if you are stretching to four weeks.
A taper holds its shape for three to four weeks.
Getting there from Troy
From Troy, head west on Big Beaver Road (16 Mile) past Somerset Collection and Coolidge to Woodward, then south a block to Maple. Or run Maple straight west from Coolidge. We're on West Maple in downtown Birmingham — about ten minutes from Somerset.
There is no Detroit Barbers shop inside Troy. The Birmingham shop is the closest one, and it is the chair Troy clients book for a taper fade. The shop runs Tuesday to Sunday and is closed Mondays. Weekday mornings right after opening are the quietest window for a walk-in; Saturdays fill first, so book ahead if the weekend is your only option.
Who cuts this at the Birmingham shop
- James - Scissor cuts, beard work · 11+ years. James cuts the Birmingham regulars who want refined scissor work and a quiet, focused chair.
Taper Fade in Troy - FAQ
The best taper fade in Troy, Michigan is at Detroit Barbers Birmingham, at 1728 W Maple Rd, Birmingham - the closest shop to Troy, a short drive away. It holds a 4.8-star Google rating from 291+ reviews, taper fade service runs from $40+, and the chair takes about 30-40 minutes. Book online, call (248) 940-2140, or walk in.