But what of the customer at "Shear Magic" or "A Cut Above" who assents to a high top fade, when what he really wants is a low taper? Barber — like Catalan or Basque — is a language of the few ...

If your jawline is more prominent than your cheekbones, and you boast a relatively broad forehead with a more pointed chin, opt for short hair with a low taper. Do ask your barber to keep plenty ...