The Difference Between Taper & Fade Blades

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Coming from a stylist background before I got into barbering, I honestly didnt know the difference between the two blades. As I bought more clippers, I did start to notice all the different types of blades were on each tool. Now currently working for Babyliss Pro, i've really been able to dissect the functionalities of everything. This is not a super descriptive video on every detail, but the main difference in how they cut with or without assistance to our hand position.
Tools in this video: Babyliss Pro Fx Clippers
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@maj954 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!! I have been having trouble with my babyless making a skin fade, I couldn’t tell if it was a fade blade because its still quite round compared to my wahl trimmer/fader. I will switch to taper blade, and use it for fading upper areas.

@kellygreen_kaymeadz4688 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Sophi I just got ur Clippers I luv em! U gave me a new prospective on blade knowledge Thanks!!!!

@Staygold31 4 жыл бұрын

kay meadz hell yeah bro !! Thanks for watching. There’s so much Clipper knowledge. I’ll do another video based around blade material difference. 😃

@kylewilliams6090 3 жыл бұрын

Straight to the point. Appreciate it

@Staygold31 3 жыл бұрын

💪🏼💪🏼

@kristenthebarber2505 4 жыл бұрын

I want gold clipperS like yours in this video! GORGEOUS 😍🙌💈🤣🌞

@Staygold31 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!! If you look around ur area, you can probably find someone that does hyrdro-dips and then can customize ur tools. Those places are popping up!

@Stinkaru17 3 жыл бұрын

Pretty much it’s all in the technique is scooping and how you use it. I was thinking in using the taper blade to blend and keep the dark the fade more like the light blends and smudges I can’t take out with the taper blade from my experience but I’ll probably get one of each and try it out

@MrSmith-rk9cg 4 жыл бұрын

You are so dope!!!🖤👑 I'm watching every last one of your videos!!!👀🧐 need to soak in all that dopeness...😎🤗

@Staygold31 4 жыл бұрын

Really appreciate the support in all of my videos :D

@faviocalvo1589 3 жыл бұрын

Am I able to use the fade blade on my Goldfx one? Are the blades interchangeable?

@SPAC3MAN_APM Жыл бұрын

Short and sweet thank you

@Staygold31 Жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

@matthewmccormick2251 3 жыл бұрын

I'm new to barbering and I prefer the fade blade , alot of people say taper blade is easier but for me the fade blade was easiest 👍 thank you and keep up the good work ☺

@Staygold31 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Matt! Appreciate the feedback ! It’s def true, people will get used to the one that works best for them. I have friends on the Babyliss team who all prefer different blades as highly skilled as they are. Whatever works for you, will do the job your favorite way. 🙌🏼

@intelin123 Жыл бұрын

I use andis fade master and my fades look like shit.i use wahl magic clip with taper blade and my fades have better transition.

@Westphillybul Жыл бұрын

Fade masters aren’t for beginners the blade is Thinner so there’s a smaller margin for error .. Not the easiest to clean up if you’re not experienced using it …wahl magic clip & seniors and babyliss fx would be the easier choice

@mattm8980 4 жыл бұрын

the limited edition clippers come with fade blades or taper blades? i have the rose gold version and i know it has a taper blade but i also have a white FX that ive haven’t decided to open or sell..

@Staygold31 4 жыл бұрын

Matt M only the black FX comes with a fade blade. The other two influencer collection have taper blades like the rose gold one u have

@achatsdomicile9489 3 жыл бұрын

Those clippers are beautiful

@Emoney559 2 жыл бұрын

So basically a fade blade requires more flick of the wrist/technique, .with that out the way, which taper comes out better,the fade blade taper or taper blade taper?

@lamlam777 4 жыл бұрын

Will babyliss release a gold fade blade to switch out on the Gold FX??? and thanks for the info!

@Staygold31 4 жыл бұрын

I didn’t see a gold fade blade, but with the new custom FX app, you can get a silver fade blade i believe

@sonicd57 2 жыл бұрын

Sofie, I saw that the black fx influencer ltd edition came with a taper blade, but now the black FX comes with the fade blade. Is that correct? Can I get the taper blade that came with the ltd edition version as a replacement? I see the taper blade in gold as a replacement but wanted the original one that came with the Ltd edition. Do you know the model of that black taper blade?

@sonicd57 2 жыл бұрын

I think I found it with a little research… the FX801R was the taper blade that came with the ltd edition? The gold taper blade in this video looks like FX802G. Same blade style, different material (stainless vs titanium)???

@keepingitsquatchy 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the solid info!

@adlerevenslamarre 4 жыл бұрын

Dope vid 👍🏾

@Staygold31 4 жыл бұрын

508 LAMARRE thanks for watching !

@sonicd57 2 жыл бұрын

Would the blade type (taper vs fade) make a difference if you are using combs/guards? Wouldn’t the base shape of the comb/guard determine the action of the “c-scoop” action?

@Staygold31 2 жыл бұрын

That is correct that when guards are on - they cut similar but not exactly the same. Angle of blades is different so the hair feeding into it won't be identical. You would mostly see the difference cutting on the scalp without guards during the tighter part of the fade so the c scoop very much matters there

@sonicd57 2 жыл бұрын

Sofie StayGold ok that makes sense then. Appreciate the reply!

@djsimmons33 2 жыл бұрын

I just wanna know who customized your clippers like that??

@erixgarcia5166 3 жыл бұрын

I bought the wmark ng103 and it came with staggered tooth, so I boight a tapered blade and just changed the outside blade. Im in love with this mod, literally 1 2 3 amd that fade is there. I had a lil prob wirh the fade blade since it was more precised. Lol

@Staygold31 3 жыл бұрын

hmm not sure what tool you are talking about but yeah im glad it worked out!! lol

@erixgarcia5166 3 жыл бұрын

@@Staygold31 no tools* just switched the outside fade blade to a tapered blade and kept the stock staggered tooth blade. Feel me.. I seen this tapered blade but i seen barbers talk trash about the tapered blade so i dint use non. But i seen them on the babyliss and i saw how a young barber made a fresh fade in les then 30 mins so I opted for a tapered maxhine and i had just gotten the wmark ng103 (barber on a budget) and with the mod i did. Oh man its time to ++ da $$🤑🤧😎😎🧐 faster and sharper! blessings on blessings!

@Staygold31 3 жыл бұрын

@@erixgarcia5166 ahh ok! thats cool whatever works!! I hate that people talk trash on tools.. all it needs is some practice to get used to. Taper or Fade blades from babyliss work great to me!

@_allcap 4 жыл бұрын

Besides preference, is there a need for both? Like would there be any benefit to fading from skin to a zero guard with the fade blade, then switching to the taper for the rest of the way?

@Staygold31 4 жыл бұрын

It’s tough for me to choose because everyone cuts so differently. It’s really what you would use it for. I’ve bounced back n forth between the two blades even before i understood the difference years back when i started. But If someone is super new at fading i would recommend a taper blade over fade blade. Hopefully that answers your question

@_allcap 4 жыл бұрын

@@Staygold31 Thanks Sofie

@generousman5888 2 жыл бұрын

@@_allcap I use the babyliss pro clipper with the fade blade to blend. I use the wahl senior with the fade blade zero gapped for removing the 0 guide line.

@shannonbrown8139 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you .I was wondering y my fades came out better for me when using the taper blade.

@Staygold31 3 жыл бұрын

YES! that taper blade leaves a super soft finish :D

@Emoney559 2 жыл бұрын

Is it possible to have such a great technique that your blends come out just as good when using a fade blade

@jcon12023 3 жыл бұрын

I feel my taper blade doesn't get very close to the scalp for skin fades, how much closer of a cutnwould I get with the fade blade? Thanks!

@Staygold31 3 жыл бұрын

They both can be the same level of close. Just gotta adjust them properly and have them zero gapped. Taper blades just help with the c scoop!

@jcon12023 3 жыл бұрын

@@Staygold31 thank you! Also, Do the clipper guards fit the same on both the fade and taper blade? Or do they use separate clipper guards?

@flori9966 Жыл бұрын

But wich one cut smaller? Because the wahl super tapper blade cut smaller than the normal one, but by the babyliss idk how it is

@unknownentity2341 3 жыл бұрын

do you zero gap them? im new to cutting hair and wondering if i should zero gap my gold clippers for better blends

@Staygold31 3 жыл бұрын

Yes I do! Most tools will come stock not as zero -gapped so you will have to adjust each one. You'll notice a difference when working with it.

@unknownentity2341 3 жыл бұрын

@@Staygold31 okay thank you, going to zero gap them right now!

@oledevon 3 жыл бұрын

Is there a difference in the fx clippers like in the trimmers? Or just different color

@Staygold31 3 жыл бұрын

Only the black one because it comes with a fade blade. Every other color comes only with taper blade

@BEARDED_VATO Жыл бұрын

Sofie will that taper blade fit my lopros?

@MkhuzoMwanza 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you.

@Staygold31 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching !

@calhardas2195 4 жыл бұрын

The fx8010b is the fade blade for the gold fx right?

@Staygold31 4 жыл бұрын

It comes with the black FX clipper, but if you are talking about the replacement blades, they should fit all the FX models no matter the color

@cliffhogan9723 3 жыл бұрын

I noticed the fade blade can get stuck in the pores of some people so I don’t use it as a go to especially near the bottom of the cut

@gilberteshaya6129 3 жыл бұрын

So true really thought it was just me

@jaycuttnup8292 3 жыл бұрын

Which blade do you recommend on the babyliss clipper?

@Staygold31 3 жыл бұрын

I’m really loving the graphite taper blade

@KingMazia 3 жыл бұрын

Where can I find the taper blade I tried there webs site I can't find it

@Staygold31 3 жыл бұрын

It’s a bit hard to track down. I used to say hair shows always carry them, but since shows are not back up again...your best bet is to do a google search and read reviews from legit sellers

@erinmaracee3807 2 жыл бұрын

Omg!!!! No wonder I struggle so much w my fades I just can’t get it to smooth out. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

@TymanHer 4 жыл бұрын

How did you get your gold fx to look like that!!!??? Looks so cool!!!!!

@Staygold31 4 жыл бұрын

thanks!!! I actually got it gifted me to like that. My buddy's friend does custom designs on clippers

@TymanHer 4 жыл бұрын

@@Staygold31 holy crap!!! Never thought someone so famous would reply back!!! By the way, you're pretty cute lol

@nykolongoria7669 4 жыл бұрын

How can I get mine customized?

@BrunoPortolan 3 жыл бұрын

Do you recommend placing a ceramic blade?

@Staygold31 3 жыл бұрын

I used to use ceramic blades.. i dont anymore. Some people prefer it some don't. I would say do what you like. I wouldn't recommend it tho

@BrunoPortolan 3 жыл бұрын

@@Staygold31 thanks Bro 👊🏻

@gotnitro4329 Жыл бұрын

Was noticing I got a softer fade with the fade blade. I kinda prefer the harder or darker look the taper blade provides especially on my high taper. Good info

@datdrew4k283 2 жыл бұрын

Nice

@mmasinlimite2104 2 жыл бұрын

hi sofia i have a question,i just get my bbliss custom w the fade blade but i don feel this blade cut very very good.i dont know if the problem is the blade or the clipper is not that powerfull? this is my first bbliss clipper and i dont feel that power people talking about or is just me¡?

@Staygold31 2 жыл бұрын

What do you mean? How does it compare to other clippers you use qnd what type blades they have? Fade blades are very popular at the moment but I'm not sure what ur looking for. What's not working?

@mmasinlimite2104 2 жыл бұрын

@@Staygold31 You know that I was wrong, turning it on did not feel the power, but after using it several times and adjusting the blade as I like it, now it is my favorite. greate clipper! thanks for answering, big fan!

@FLAKO1982 3 жыл бұрын

Hey whats up. Can i put that black fade blade on other babyliss fx clippers. Or does that black fade blade only work with the babyliss fx black machine. Thx

@Staygold31 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve seen them on the red and white clipper. I haven’t tried putting them on gold or rose gold or silver models. I don’t see why not tho. Same blade size and everything. Just gotta transfer the right plastic piece to fit the newer blade. Might have to test it out and see how it fits

@FLAKO1982 3 жыл бұрын

Ook. Thx. I cant find yur black edition clipper sold out, but i can find the others (red n white) so am thinking to put black fade blade on white one. I do have the redfx. I would to have black one, its bad ass

@FLAKO1982 3 жыл бұрын

Hey what is the black fade blade code on the blade? Thx

@FLAKO1982 3 жыл бұрын

I found the code. Keep up the good work. Thx again

@illduce7288 4 жыл бұрын

What about the fade blade makes it your preference?

@Staygold31 4 жыл бұрын

It runs closer to the scalp for me because of the flat ledge. I do love the taper blade. Was using that for awhile before the fade blade came out

@daurye92 4 жыл бұрын

love the way you customised These! Did you replace the handle on the golden one or how did it get so smooth? Also, since you are a babyliss pro, how does the corded fx compare to These?

@Staygold31 4 жыл бұрын

simon says thank you!! Someone actually customized it as a surprise. But the handle is smooth cuz i grinded down the ball that sits in the pocket. I always leave one that’s a smooth lever. Little trick (;

@Staygold31 4 жыл бұрын

simon says i always prefer the latest and greatest tools. Newer technology

@daurye92 4 жыл бұрын

@@Staygold31 thanks for the reply Sofie! I didn't even notice you turned the clicking lever into a smooth one but good to know. I actually meant the knurled grip of the machine, that normally looks like the grip of a barbell like on your black one. And do you know if that grip normally is solid metal or chrome plated plastic?

@ChepoBlends Жыл бұрын

i’m wondering where did you get the custom cap and leaver

@Staygold31 Жыл бұрын

I switched with a friend who had a white clipper

@Rob-gc6du 3 жыл бұрын

Can I use the taper blade on the silver FX clippers?

@Staygold31 3 жыл бұрын

The blades can be swapped. Just gotta make sure to transfer the same plastic piece that holds the blades

@Rob-gc6du 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!! -Handsome Rob the Barber-

@HaltnHustle 3 жыл бұрын

Do you still rock one of each, or switching exclusively to the fade blade?

@Staygold31 3 жыл бұрын

rock one of each forsure

@jesusreal77 3 жыл бұрын

Do you think m rose gold taper blade zero gapped and sharpened blade will be a beast? I’m ready to get them used soon ? You think it will be worth?

@Staygold31 3 жыл бұрын

Sharpened blades are nice. I would say use your best judgement since it is used. :D

@jesusreal77 3 жыл бұрын

@@Staygold31 Yeah , I get you thank you , also in your preference do you think taper blades cut better than fade blades ? And do u think difference with sharpened & zero gapped blades ?

@Staygold31 3 жыл бұрын

@@jesusreal77 i think they’re equal depending on the user. Some barbers on our team prefer fade blades and others tapers and they get the same clean results

@jesusreal77 3 жыл бұрын

@@Staygold31 in your opinion which ones fades better ? I have the babyliss taper blade but don’t really fade Well and there zero gapped / sharpened ? The black fade blade looks good?

@joebreezythebarber5103 3 жыл бұрын

Is the black fade blade compatible with the gold fx clippers?

@Staygold31 3 жыл бұрын

U can swap any fx clipper blades

@joebreezythebarber5103 3 жыл бұрын

My fade blade came in yesterday... It’s already going crazy 💈💈💈

@danriver12345 11 ай бұрын

Can I switch to taper blade on my babyliss pro blackfx ?

@vaughn3916 11 ай бұрын

yes just buy a taper blade and put in on

@jacobverdejo5825 4 жыл бұрын

Can you use a Taper blade for fading ??

@Staygold31 4 жыл бұрын

yes you can

@lcj143 4 жыл бұрын

Can I switch my taper blade with a fade blad?

@bryanmontalvo6317 2 жыл бұрын

yeah you can youll have to buy the fade blade its self and then install it to your clipper, you have to make sure its the right size tho

@jons5847 4 жыл бұрын

Where’s her shop at ? What up Sophie Haven’t seen U in sometime!!! Look at you now 👊🏼 P.s remember when we just to Chat about our X’s!!!!!

@Staygold31 4 жыл бұрын

ulises flores what’s up dude ! Hope all is good!

@DavidLopez-zm5uj 4 жыл бұрын

Does anyone use the wedge blade from babyliss?

@Staygold31 4 жыл бұрын

Which one is that?

@Mr7E1EVEN 4 жыл бұрын

Did @Donjae customize you clippers?

@amireli209 4 жыл бұрын

JunkBox nah. That B. Clark work. His ig is b.clarkcustoms. He prolly the coldest in the game with the custom joints

@Mr7E1EVEN 4 жыл бұрын

Yeah I’m familiar with his IG. He work is amazing

@Staygold31 4 жыл бұрын

JunkBox yes b. Clark hooked it up via my friend vinnie @theedgebarber

@tmoney9127 Жыл бұрын

Great tutorial How much for gold babyliss that’s dope 😊

@Staygold31 Жыл бұрын

I got it as a gift !

@tmoney9127 Жыл бұрын

Oh ok priceless 💰👀🫡‼️

@charlesdouglas9199 Жыл бұрын

With Whooooo you customize your gold one😮🙆🏻‍♂️🙆🏻‍♂️🙆🏻‍♂️🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥???

@km0ney914 3 жыл бұрын

ayo what are the measurements of eacg blade? open and closed

@Staygold31 3 жыл бұрын

I don't really focus on that. it changes depending on every clipper you use

@ajbyrd3619 Жыл бұрын

Just use the Wahl Magic clip they fade better & last longer too 🔥

@Staygold31 Жыл бұрын

I would recommend those to anyone that would ask me but I'm glad u found something u enjoy!

@TheSoldierBarberLife 3 жыл бұрын

Anyone else have issues with taper blade snagging and not cutting properly?

@Staygold31 3 жыл бұрын

hmm try taking it apart and clean up the blades and then reinstall and see how it works. IF THAT DOESNT WORK, is there a snag from a drop or anything that could have hit the blades? ORRR call customer service and see if they can help you and get you a new blade.

@TheSoldierBarberLife 3 жыл бұрын

@@Staygold31 I replaced the blade and all is good now. Thanks