Fade specialists · Amsterdam Zuid
Skin fade Amsterdam.
A skin fade is the hardest cut to get right and the easiest to get wrong. Ours is blended by hand from a bald zero at the neckline up into the length on top — no visible steps, no grey shadow line.
(01) Prices
From €40, VAT included.
Prices reflect the experience level of your barber — Barber Stylist, Senior Barber Stylist or Master Barber Stylist. Your barber confirms the price before starting.
Low skin fade
Fade starts just above the ear — the most conservative option, office-safe.
40 min
€40
Mid skin fade
Fade breaks at the temple. The most requested fade at Marathonweg.
40 min
€40
High skin fade
Sharp contrast high on the parietal ridge for a bold silhouette.
40 min
€40
Bald / zero fade + beard
Full skin fade blended into a razor-lined beard in one sitting.
60 min
€60
Skin fade at Master level
Our Master Barber Stylist tier — freehand blending and razor detailing.
40 min
€50
(02) The detail
How we work.
How we blend it
Clippers set the guide lines, then the blend is opened freehand with a lever and finished with a foil shaver at the skin. On curly and Afro hair we drop the guard steps closer together so the transition still reads clean when the hair dries and lifts.
How long it holds
A skin fade looks its sharpest for 7–10 days. Most Icon clients rebook every two weeks; every three weeks is the outer limit before the fade line drops into the length. Book the same barber and the shape carries over from the last visit.
Fade and beard together
If you wear a beard, take the fade and beard in one appointment. The barber can line the cheek and jaw to match the fade angle instead of guessing at it two weeks later.
Quick facts
- —Skin fades start at €40 (Barber Stylist) and go to €50 (Master Barber Stylist).
- —Low, mid, high and bald/zero fades are all available, on straight, curly and Afro hair.
- —A skin fade appointment takes 40 minutes; with a beard it is 60 minutes.
- —Booked online via Fresha or as a walk-in, every day 09:00–20:00.
(03) Questions
Skin fade questions, answered.
Pricing, timing and what to expect at Marathonweg 21-23, Amsterdam Zuid.
How much does a skin fade cost in Amsterdam?
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At Icon Barbershop a skin fade is €40 with a Barber Stylist, €45 with a Senior Barber Stylist and €50 with a Master Barber Stylist. A skin fade with beard work is €60. All prices include VAT.
How often should I get a skin fade?
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Every two weeks keeps the fade sharp. Three weeks is the maximum before the faded zone grows into the length and loses the contrast.
Can you do a skin fade on curly or Afro hair?
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Yes. Our barbers fade curly, coily and Afro hair daily and adjust the blend spacing so the transition still looks clean once the hair dries and lifts.
What is the difference between a taper and a skin fade?
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A taper leaves a short amount of hair at the neckline and sideburns. A skin fade takes it all the way down to bare skin before blending upwards.
Do I need to book, or can I walk in?
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Walk-ins are welcome when a chair is free, but a skin fade is a 40-minute service, so booking online is the safest way to get the barber and time you want.
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Skin fade in Amsterdam Zuid.
Book online or walk in at Marathonweg 21-23, 1076 SZ Amsterdam — open every day 09:00–20:00.
Marathonweg 21-23 · Open daily 09:00–20:00