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My client in Cincinnati wanted a skin fade but his hair was too patchy from an old scar.
I had to choose between doing a zero guard and exposing the scar or using a #1 to blend over it, and I went with the #1. He was way happier with the fuller look, but I'm curious how you all handle tricky spots like that?
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hayes.joel18d ago
Honestly, I'd have gone with the zero guard every time. Exposing the scar shows you're not trying to hide a bad job, and it often looks cleaner than forcing hair over a bald spot. A lot of guys appreciate the honesty of a crisp zero fade, even if it means showing some skin. That patchy blend from a #1 can look messy up close and grow out weird.
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the_jordan18d ago
Man, I used to be all about trying to cover stuff up. Figured a number one guard was the safe play to hide any thin spots or scars. But you're totally right. I saw a buddy last week who got a zero fade with a pretty noticeable scar on his sideburn area, and it just looked intentional and sharp. Trying to blend over it with a one does look kinda messy after a few days, like you're trying too hard. It grows out all uneven. The zero just owns it and stays clean way longer.
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hollyl4512d ago
Totally agree, it's like the scar becomes part of the style instead of a problem you're fighting. That clean zero line just looks sharp and planned, while a one guard gets fuzzy and highlights the patchiness. A good barber will even use the scar as a guide for a super crisp fade. Trying to hide it always ends up looking worse once it starts growing out uneven.
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