Zero Fade Kiara | $35 Zero Fades

Zero fade haircut

$35

Usually around 30 to 40 minutes · $55 with a beard trim and line-up

Zero fade or skin fade?

This is the question we answer most often, and the difference is smaller than people expect but it matters.

A zero fade is taken down with a clipper on zero guard. That leaves the shortest length a clipper can produce — very short, but still a trace of hair. A skin fade keeps going past that, using a razor or foil shaver to take the bottom to bare skin.

	Zero fade — $35	Skin fade — $40
Shortest point	Shortest clipper length; a shadow of hair remains	Bare skin
Contrast	Sharp	Sharpest possible
Holds its shape	Roughly three to four weeks	Roughly one to two weeks
Suits	Anyone wanting sharp without the upkeep, or a first fade	Maximum definition, happy to come back more often

If you are getting your first fade, or you cannot get in every fortnight, the zero fade is usually the better call. You lose very little sharpness and gain a couple of weeks.

What you get

A consultation first — how high you want the fade, how much length stays on top, hard line or soft blend.
The fade blended through with no visible steps.
The top cut and shaped to work with your hair, whether that is scissor work, texturising or clipper length.
Neckline and around the ears cleaned up.
Styled at the end so you can see how it sits.

Usually around 30 to 40 minutes. Add a beard trim and line-up for $55 total.

Making it last

A zero fade generally holds a clean shape for three to four weeks, which is why it is the practical choice for most people.
The neckline blurs before the fade does. If you want to stretch a cut, that is the part to keep tidy.
Wash less than you think. Stripping the hair every day makes it harder to style, not cleaner.
A small amount of product goes further on short hair. Start with less than you think you need.

What to expect when you book

Walk in or book ahead. Walk-ins are welcome every day. Booking just means you are not waiting for a chair, which is worth doing on weekends and late afternoons.
Where we are. Shop 4/68 Aussat Drive, Kiara WA 6054, at Kiara Shopping Centre, with free parking on site.
When we are open. Mon–Fri 9am–6pm · Sat–Sun 9am–5pm — seven days.
Payment. Cash, EFTPOS and card.
Bring a photo. Genuinely the single most useful thing you can do. A reference picture settles more than any description.

Frequently asked questions

How much is a zero fade in Kiara?

A zero fade is $35 at Barberz Den, or $55 combined with a beard trim and line-up.

Is a zero fade the same as a skin fade?

No. A zero fade uses a zero-guard clipper and leaves a trace of hair at the shortest point. A skin fade goes to bare skin with a razor or foil shaver. The skin fade is sharper; the zero fade holds its shape longer.

How long does a zero fade last?

Usually three to four weeks before it needs tidying, compared with one to two weeks for a skin fade. That is the main practical reason to choose it.

Which should I get for my first fade?

A zero fade, generally. You get nearly all the sharpness with less upkeep, and it is a gentler introduction if you have not had the sides taken that short before.

How long does the appointment take?

Usually around 30 to 40 minutes. Longer if you are adding a beard trim.

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