High and Tight
Low maintenance

High and Tight

A military-inspired cut with very short sides (often skin-faded) and slightly longer hair on the very top of the head. Clean, masculine, and low-effort.

What to Tell Your Barber

“High and tight — skin fade on the sides going up high, about three-quarters of the way up. Leave about 1-2 inches on the very top. I want the transition from fade to top to be sharp and defined.”

Best for face shapes

OvalSquareDiamond

Works with

StraightWavyCurly

Maintenance Tips

  • ◈Get it cleaned up every 2 weeks for the sharpest look
  • ◈Almost zero styling needed day-to-day
  • ◈The skin fade is the first thing to grow out — keep it tight

Styling Tips

  • ◈A tiny bit of matte paste on the top for subtle texture
  • ◈Or just leave it natural — this cut looks great unstyled
  • ◈Keep your facial hair groomed to match the clean lines
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