Hommer Zhao
Founder & General Manager
Hommer Zhao is the founder and general manager of BaldFade, an AI hairstyle preview tool. He oversees the tool and reviews the hairstyle guides before they are published.
Articles by Hommer Zhao
Bald Fade Haircut: Types of Bald Fades, Heights and How to Ask
A bald fade takes the sides down to bare skin. Compare low, mid and high bald fades, how close the shortest edge should be, and how often to touch it up.
Balding Crown vs Normal Crown: How to Tell the Difference
Compare crown appearance over time, understand the limits of photos, and explore haircut options without treating a hair whorl as a diagnosis.
Burst Fade Haircut Guide: Ear Arc, Variations and Maintenance
Explore the semicircular burst fade, compare it with a drop fade, and choose how much hair to retain behind the ear.
Buzz Cut Fade Guide: Guard Lengths, Fade Heights and Upkeep
Choose the top guard and side fade separately, compare a buzz with a crew cut, and prepare a clear request for your barber.
Buzz Cut for Thinning Hair: The Ultimate Guide
Compare buzz lengths, fades, and a full shave for thinning hair, with practical consultation and maintenance steps.
Buzz Cut for Receding Hairline: The Ultimate Guide
Explore buzz cut lengths and hairline finishes for receding, high, or uneven hairlines, including when to choose a fade or a shave.
Buzz Cut vs Bald vs Shaved Head: What's the Real Difference?
Buzz cut vs bald vs shaved head: learn the differences in length, maintenance, and look. See yourself bald or with a buzz cut using our AI preview tool.
Caesar Fade Haircut Guide: Short Fringe, Variations and Styling
Compare a short forward fringe with other cropped cuts, explore Caesar fade variations, and discuss fringe length before the cut.
Comb Over Fade Guide: Part Lines, Fade Heights and Styling
Choose a natural or shaved part, compare fade heights, and learn how to shape a side-swept top with product and a comb.
Crew Cut Fade Guide: Front Length, Side Blending and Maintenance
See how a crew cut retains more shape at the front than a uniform buzz, and compare side fades, styling choices and upkeep.
Curly Hair Fade Guide: Curl Length, Fade Heights and Barber Requests
Plan a fade around your curl pattern, compare short and longer tops, and explain the shape and side coverage you want to retain.
Diffuse Thinning: How to Assess Coverage and Choose a Buzz Cut
Distinguish widespread scalp visibility from an isolated crown spot, compare photos consistently, and choose a haircut around the coverage you actually have.
Drop Fade (Curved Fade) Haircut: What It Is, Types and How to Ask
A drop fade, also called a curved fade, arcs down behind the ear toward the nape instead of staying level. See low, mid and high drop fades and what to tell your barber.
Fade with Beard Guide: Sideburn Blending, Length and Shape
Coordinate the side fade with beard length, compare different connections at the sideburns, and prepare a combined haircut and beard request.
Haircuts for Balding Men on Top
Discover the best haircuts for balding men on top, from fades to buzz cuts. See how they look on you with our AI bald preview.
High Fade Haircut Guide: High vs Mid vs Low, Skin and Line-Up Variations
A high fade starts the side transition near the temples, leaving the most exposed side area. Compare high vs mid vs low, skin finishes and line-up options.
Is a Shaved Head Professional? A Complete Guide for the Workplace
Discover if a shaved head is professional at work. Learn how to style a bald look, whether to grow facial hair, and see yourself bald with our AI tool.
Ivy League Fade Guide: Parting, Front Length and Daily Styling
Compare an Ivy League with a crew cut, choose enough front length for a part, and explore taper or fade finishes at the sides.
Line Up Haircut Guide: Shape Up Edges, Placement and Upkeep
Understand line ups, shape ups and edge ups, compare corner shapes, and discuss where to keep the natural hairline before trimming.
Low Fade Haircut Guide: Side Coverage, Variations and Maintenance
Compare a low fade with a taper and mid fade, choose the shortest side length, and explain how much coverage to keep above the ears.
Low Taper Fade Styles & Variations: The Complete Guide
Explore low taper fade styles: textured fringe, curly hair, long hair, middle part, designs & more. See how each looks and find your perfect cut.
Mullet Fade Guide: Back Length, Side Blending and Styling
Plan the longer back separately from the fade, compare mullet variations, and choose a tail shape that works with your hair texture.
Norwood 3 Hairline & Hairstyles: The Complete Guide
Norwood 3 hairline explained. See the best Norwood 3 hairstyles, haircuts, long hair options, and why a number 3 buzz cut works. Preview your look now.
Norwood 5 Buzz Cut & Hairstyles: The Complete Guide
Discover if a Norwood 5 buzz cut suits you. Explore number 5 buzz cut styles, Norwood 5 hairstyles, and preview your look with our AI tool.
Slick Back Fade Guide: Length, Product Finish and Side Blending
Compare smooth and textured slick backs, choose a fade height, and learn how combing and product finish change the swept-back top.
Taper Fade Haircut Guide: Edges, Side Coverage and Barber Requests
Distinguish a taper from a skin fade, compare the transition at the ears and neckline, and clarify how much visible hair to retain.
Textured Flow Fade Haircut: Shape, Styling, and Maintenance
Learn what a textured flow fade is, how to style and maintain it, and how to discuss the cut with your barber.
Two Block Fade Guide: Top Length, Side Contrast and Styling
Compare disconnected and blended two block cuts, choose a side fade, and style the longer top with a part or forward fringe.
Undercut Fade Guide: Disconnection, Fade Heights and Styling
Compare a disconnected undercut with blended sides, choose a fade height, and plan top length for a swept, textured or tied style.