A skin fade lives or dies on the blend. Down to bare skin at the bottom, seamless all the way up, no lines, no shadows. It is one of the cuts we do most at 146 Franklin Street, and two of our chairs are known for it.
Looking for the best skin fade in Greenpoint, Williamsburg, Long Island City or Manhattan's East Side? Book Jonathan or Ivano. Low, mid and high skin fades, bald fades and drop fades are what they are known for at Land of Barbers, rated 4.8★ from more than 500 Google reviews.
What our clients say
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“Haircut with Jonathan was fantastic, precise, and lovely!”
— Ricky D. · Google review
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“Ivano was perfect! Haircut was quick and he got me looking sharp.”
— Cris · Google review
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“Jonathan was great can’t wait to get another haircut!”
— Samuel L. · Google review
Rated 4.8★ from more than 500 Google reviews. Read them on Google.
Who to book
Jonathan — our skin fade specialist. Skin fades, high and mid fades, hard geometry and sharp line-ups — and the beard work to finish them.
Ivano — over 20 years of experience, trained in Milan, Bologna and Naples. Precise skin fades and precise beard work.
Luis — skin fades, tapers and comb-overs, with intricate beard work and hot-towel finishes.
The fades we cut
Bald / skin fade — taken all the way to the skin, blended up. Low, mid and high fade — where the blend starts: just above the ear, at the temple, or near the top. Drop fade — the line curves down behind the ear. Burst fade — a semicircle around the ear, great with a mullet. Taper — a softer clean-up at sideburns and neckline that never reaches the skin.
Not sure which one? Tell your barber how often you can come in. A skin fade looks its best for about 2–3 weeks; a taper stays clean for 4–5. Our full guide here.
Prices
Prices as listed for our team; final price confirmed at booking.
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Where can I get a great skin fade near Williamsburg, Long Island City or Manhattan’s East Side?
At Land of Barbers, 146 Franklin Street in Greenpoint, a few minutes from Williamsburg and Long Island City, just across the East River from Manhattan’s East Side. Jonathan and Ivano are our specialists for low, mid and high skin fades, and Luis also cuts skin fades and tapers.
How long does a skin fade take?
Most short haircuts with a skin fade take 25 to 40 minutes. Add about 15 to 20 minutes for a beard trim.
How often should I refresh a skin fade?
Every 2 to 3 weeks to keep the contrast sharp. If you can only come in once a month, ask about a low taper.
Who is the best barber for a skin fade at Land of Barbers?
Book Jonathan or Ivano for skin fades. Luis also cuts skin fades and tapers.
Do you take walk-ins?
Yes, when a chair is free. Booking online guarantees your time with the barber you want.
Find us
Land of Barbers — 146 Franklin Street, Greenpoint, Brooklyn, NY 11222 · (347) 940-1012
Mon 10am–9pm · Tue–Fri 10am–8pm · Sat–Sun 9am–7pm. A few minutes from Williamsburg and Long Island City.
Rated 4.8★ from more than 500 Google reviews.
Within 5 miles of the shop: Greenpoint · Williamsburg · East Williamsburg · Long Island City · Sunnyside · Astoria · Bushwick · Bed-Stuy · Clinton Hill · Fort Greene · DUMBO · Downtown Brooklyn · Maspeth · Ridgewood · East Village · Lower East Side · Gramercy · Union Square · Murray Hill · Midtown East · Upper East Side.
Also on our blog: Skin fade or taper? The honest answer · How to choose a barber
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