Taper Fade · Westlake · Florida
Taper Fade for Westlake: A Softer Grow-Out, a Cleaner Frame
Day ten should look like your haircut settling in, not losing its shape: softer corners, balanced sides, and enough hair left to frame your face. At Fade Society, Berny Diaz keeps the taper focused at the sideburns and nape rather than taking the whole side short.
5.0 · 169 Reviews
The Taper Fade Experience in Westlake FL
A taper fade is a small change in the right places. The shortening stays at the sideburns and nape, while scissor or clipper work shapes the sides above them. That leaves a fuller frame around your face instead of the hollowed-out look you may associate with a higher fade. It is a classic barbering move that reads clean on every head shape, without demanding a dramatic contrast. If you are unsure how short to go, this gives you a clear starting point: tidy corners, with more hair kept elsewhere.
For Westlake clients, the appeal is a haircut that looks considered without becoming the first thing people notice. In a fast-growing community with few quality barber options nearby, knowing who will cut your hair matters. Fade Society pairs that understated approach with Berny Diaz and a 5.0 rating across 169 verified Booksy reviews. Book the taper as Hair Cut: $30 for 45 minutes. You are heading to a West Palm Beach shop for a specific result, not asking for a generic fade and hoping the sides stay full enough.
For the full breakdown of technique and upkeep, read the complete taper fade guide.
The Process
What Happens at Your Taper Fade Appointment
01
Set the Limit Before Going Short
Start with how much sideburn and neckline you want to keep, not just a fade number. Tell Berny whether you want a barely noticeable cleanup or a tighter finish at the corners. For a first taper, that conversation helps separate your idea of clean from someone else's idea of short.
02
Keep the Sides in Proportion
Scissor or clipper work shapes the sides while keeping the face framed. The point is not to remove every bit of weight above the ears. It is to decide what belongs there, so the fuller sections and shorter corners look like one haircut rather than two competing lengths.
03
Taper the Sideburns and Nape
The shortest work stays at the sideburns and the nape. Those small transitions give the cut its clean outline without carrying a fade up the entire side of your head. This is the defining distinction to discuss with Berny if you have previously had fades that felt too exposed.
04
Check the Frame, Not Just the Fade
Look at the whole shape before focusing on the shortest section. Do the sides still frame your face? Does the nape feel tidy without the taper climbing too high? Use that final check to tell Berny what feels right and what you would prefer to keep longer next time.
The Client
Who Gets a Taper Fade in Westlake
Your First Taper, Without the Big Reveal
If you live in Westlake and have been putting off a haircut because you cannot decide how short to go, start with the boundaries. A taper keeps the close work at the sideburns and nape. You can talk through the length on the sides with Berny instead of committing to a high fade you have never worn.
For Men Who Prefer Quiet Grooming
You want to look put together around Westlake, but you do not need your haircut to start a conversation. This approach keeps the sides present and cleans up the edges that make a cut feel untidy. The result is restrained: a better frame around your face, not a dramatic band of exposed skin above your ears.
A Barber Plan for a Growing Community
Westlake is growing quickly, and nearby barber choices may not match what you want from a subtle cut. If you would rather plan one clear appointment than keep explaining an unwanted high fade, book Hair Cut with Berny. Allow about 30 minutes for the drive, then 45 minutes for a taper that keeps the shorter work contained.
Taper Fade
$30
45 min · booked as Hair Cut
- Fades, Tapers, Blowouts
- Line-Up and Shape-Up
- Optional Hair Enhancement
- Hot Towel Finish
- Eyebrow Shaping
After-hours appointments available by text.
The Difference
Why Westlake Clients Choose Fade Society for Taper Fade
The drive from Westlake is about 30 minutes: take Seminole Pratt Whitney south to Southern Boulevard, then head east toward West Palm Beach. Fade Society is at 2650 S Military Trail, Unit 25, with free parking on site. For a restrained taper, the reason to make that trip is knowing the distinction you are asking for: short at the sideburns and nape, not stripped down through the sides. Berny Diaz gives you a named barber to book, and Fade Society's 5.0 rating across 169 verified Booksy reviews gives first-time clients something concrete to consider.
Fade Society has been around since 2020 and is Booksy Recommended. Those details are useful when you are choosing a barber outside Westlake, but the haircut still needs to fit your comfort level. Tell Berny if you want the grooming to be felt more than seen, or if a previous fade left the sides too bare. A taper gives that conversation a specific shape: preserve the frame, tighten the corners. The shop opens six days a week and is closed Tuesday; after-hours requests are by text, so check availability before planning the drive.
More on visiting from your area is on the Westlake barber page, and every option is on the full service menu.
Verified Reviews
What Clients Say
One of the best barbers around!
Roshard · Signature Hair Cut
Thanks once again for the amazing service! You really are the best barber out there. You've been cutting my kids' hair and mine for a while now, and you always nail it every single time.
Alberto · Hair Cut and Beard
Questions
Questions About Taper Fade in Westlake
Where can I book a Taper Fade if I live in Westlake?+
Book with Berny Diaz at Fade Society in West Palm Beach, at 2650 S Military Trail, Unit 25, West Palm Beach FL 33415. For Westlake clients looking for a Taper Fade, select Hair Cut on Booksy and explain that you want the shortening kept to the sideburns and nape. Free parking is available on site.
How much does a Taper Fade cost for Westlake clients?+
A Taper Fade is booked as Hair Cut at $30 for 45 minutes. That is the service Westlake clients should select on Booksy for this cut. If you also want beard work, the separate menu option is Hair Cut and Beard at $40 for 1 hour, rather than the haircut-only appointment.
How far is Fade Society from Westlake for a Taper Fade?+
Allow about 30 minutes to drive from Westlake for your Taper Fade, with actual travel time depending on traffic and your starting point. Take Seminole Pratt Whitney south to Southern Boulevard, then head east toward the shop on S Military Trail. The Hair Cut appointment is 45 minutes, and there is free parking on site.
How do I make a Taper Fade appointment from Westlake?+
Use Booksy to book Hair Cut with Berny Diaz, then describe the Taper Fade you want: fuller sides with tight transitions at the sideburns and nape. Fade Society is open six days and closed Tuesday. For an after-hours request from Westlake, text (728) 900-1588 and confirm availability before setting out.
Can I request a Taper Fade house call in Westlake?+
Yes. House Call is available anywhere in Palm Beach County, including Westlake, at $120 for 1 hr 15 min. When arranging the visit, specify that you want a Taper Fade rather than a fade taken high up the sides. Contact Fade Society at (728) 900-1588 to discuss the request and confirm availability.
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Coming from Westlake, book Hair Cut with Berny for a Taper Fade that tidies the corners without taking away the frame.
5.0 · 169 Reviews
2650 S Military Trail, Unit 25
West Palm Beach FL
Mon, Wed–Sat 8 AM–7 PM · Sun 8 AM–2 PM · After-hours by text