How to blend a skin fade without leaving harsh lines

A skin fade can go wrong fast when the first guideline is too heavy. I learned to keep the bottom line soft, stretch the skin properly, and check the blend from the client's natural posture instead of only straight-on in the mirror. The detail that helped me most was stepping back before chasing one dark spot. If you keep digging at the same patch, the fade climbs higher than planned and the whol…