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A French taper fade with a top crop is a very precise and revealing haircut as it doesn’t hide flaws. It exposes them. In this educational video, Russell walks through a clean, technically sound French crop using clippers, Jatai Tokyo 6″ scissors, and the Wood-Look Feather Styling Razor.
The French crop haircut isn’t just about trends. It’s about fundamentals. Consisting of either a low taper fade, mid fade or even a skin fade on the sides and back. It’s paired with longer hair on top with a textured fringe. Texturing on top works well with thick hair. The hair on top can be straight or curly, but it’s the focal point of these types of hairstyles.
In this video, you’ll learn how to build a consistent, balanced fade with clippers. The scissor work required will refine the shape through the crown and length on top. And you’ll learn the razor techniques that create texture and separation without collapse. Lastly, see why discipline in sectioning and elevation matters in short haircuts.
This tutorial is for those who want to master the basics that lead to excellence. Whether you’re a student or a working pro, the French crop style demands attention to detail and rewards you with a sharper eye and stronger hands.
A technically sound haircut isn’t an accident. It’s built one deliberate step at a time.
