French Crop High Skin Fade
A modern evolution of the military-inspired French crop, featuring a high skin fade with a short, blunt-cut fringe falling forward onto the forehead. Popularized by Peaky Blinders, this low-maintenance style suits oval and rectangular faces well, and is excellent for covering high foreheads. Works with straight, wavy, or curly hair. Style with matte clay or texture powder for definition; maintain every 2-3 weeks to keep fringe sharp.
IDEAL_FACE_SHAPES
SUITABLE_FOR
- oval face
- rectangular face
- high forehead
MULTI-ANGLE_VIEW
FRONT / SIDE / BACK
HISTORY_&_ORIGIN
The French crop emerged from post-World War I Europe, originally a practical military cut. It was revived and glamorized by the BBC series "Peaky Blinders" in the 2010s, where characters wore variations of this style. The addition of skin fades represents the modern evolution, blending European aesthetics with American barbershop technique.
MAINTENANCE
The high skin fade requires touch-ups every 2-3 weeks. The fringe needs regular trimming to maintain its blunt shape. Daily styling is minimal - just a bit of product to add texture. One of the more forgiving styles as the fringe naturally falls forward.
RECOMMENDED_PRODUCTS
- Matte clay or paste
- Texture powder
- Light finishing spray
- Wide-tooth comb
BARBER_TIPS
Ask for a French crop with a high skin fade. Specify how long you want the fringe - it can range from eyebrow-length to mid-forehead. Request a blunt cut on the fringe, not tapered. If you have a high forehead, a longer fringe provides more coverage.
STYLING_STEPS
- 1
Apply small amount of matte clay to fingertips
- 2
Work through dry or slightly damp hair
- 3
Push fringe forward onto forehead
- 4
Add texture by pinching and separating pieces
- 5
Dust with texture powder for extra separation
- 6
The style should look effortless, not stiff
