Some fades are daring and demand attention, fading close to the scalp or reducing to skin level, and then some are subtle and wearable like the low taper fade. The appeal of the low taper fade is that it starts around just above the ears, creating less contrast. It is ideal for giving your haircut structure and will make it look neat and polished. It can also highlight the hair on the top of the head, making it appear thicker and fuller.