A man bun fade is a men’s hairstyle that blends two hairstyles. First, the man bun is created by pulling back the longer hair on top into a top knot, aka the man bun. Next, the fade is created by shaving the back and sides of the hair with clippers, a razor, or scissors. Man bun fades use shaved or tapered techniques that produce an edgy and modern men’s hairstyle. Man bun hairstyles have evolved over the years.
Faded sides and back allow you to wear a bun without all the messy feels of hair touching your ears and nape. It offers a cool, neat look that can enhance your strong facial features and angles, plus the complete freedom to style your long top mane any way you prefer.
Give spirit into your basic bun by getting a fade that will perk up your long hair style game by giving it striking contrast and attention. Regular maintenance is essential if you want to keep it clean and stylish for longer. Some fades to consider: taper, skin/bald, burst, and each can be high, mid, or low. You’ll find plenty of examples below.
The photos below feature the best man bun fade hairstyles you’ll find right now and is exactly what you need to add a serious masculine edge to your style!
#1: With a Fade Design
Sport your natural hair with intricate artwork that will keep you looking hip and always ready to party. Adding flair to this undercut man bun by shaving a stylish shaved line is necessary.
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#2: With a Bald Fade
This haircut is a simple medium bald fade with a bun. The fade is completely disconnected from the bun, making it extremely simple. It’s the best of both worlds—a clean, sharp fade and beard lineup with long messy hair on top. Beards have been popular with man bun hairstyles.
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#3: Top Knot with a Fade
Get that super cool samurai vibe with this hipster style that’s sharp as a blade. This top knot is a hairstyle similar to a man bun. Beards complement such neat man bun haircuts and styles.
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#4: Man Bun Fade with Cornrows
This braided pattern will surely turn heads around, asking how you rock this style without effort. Look incredibly fashionable and hip with this impressive look.
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#5: With a Low Fade
Look dapper with this cut! On simple straight hair, a man bun haircut looks rustic and effortless.
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#6: With a Beard Fade
Upgrade your style with a hip textured up-top man bun fade hairstyle. Showcase it all in a sharp fading graduated to your temple and densely going down to your chin. Having a bun and beard has gained many followers for man bun hairstyles.
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#7: Bun Hairstyle With an Undercut Fade
This man bun low fade takes braiding to the next level! These skin-tight braids create a halo around your top, resulting in this crisp look.
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#8: Bun With a Skin Fade
This modern styling pairs well with warm brown hair. These shaved sides are ideal for a more put-together everyday look. Ask your stylist how to do a man bun to ensure your everyday look is sharp.
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#9: With a High Bun Fade
It’s a definite head-turner on your night out when you walk in with light hair to go with that messy man bun with cool, shaved sides. Long-haired gents will look fantastic sporting high man buns.
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#10: With a Taper Fade
This tapered man bun undercut is trendy. It gives an edgy look. The greatest thing about it would have to be the taper. It makes the haircut pop. My only advice is when you’re ready for this look, see me I’ll take care of you!
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#11: Braided Man Bun
This look is a braided man bun. The coolest thing about this look is the pattern I used to braid it. It adds a free-flowing feel to the overall look.
