Moonee Ponds' top-rated barbers

Get a Flawless High Fade Haircut Every Time

Tired of inconsistent fades that look messy after a week? Let us handle it. We cut a precise high fade haircut that’s structured to grow out well, so you get a style you can actually rely on.

Jarrod Stephens

Kevin is probably the most chill and smoothest barber I’ve been too!! Constantly has me lined up good and keeps me coming back

Street Level

No Magic Tricks

Real Brotherhood

Proper Banter

Street Level

No Magic Tricks

Real Brotherhood

Proper Banter

Street Level

No Magic Tricks

Real Brotherhood

Proper Banter

Street Level

No Magic Tricks

Real Brotherhood

Proper Banter

Street Level

No Magic Tricks

Real Brotherhood

Proper Banter

Street Level

No Magic Tricks

Real Brotherhood

Proper Banter

Street Level

No Magic Tricks

Real Brotherhood

Proper Banter

Street Level

No Magic Tricks

Real Brotherhood

Proper Banter

The Hooligans standard by the numbers

We skip the sales pitch and focus on facts. Every head is different, but here’s what you can expect every time you sit in our chair.

On Time

Your Booked Time, Respected

A high fade gets a proper slot, so the blend is never squeezed in. We’re appointment-only and do our best to keep you on schedule.

Precision Cuts

Designed To Grow Out Well

We blend high up the head with structure, so the fade softens evenly as it grows. No awkward shelf line after a week.

5.0 Stars

Average Google Review Rating

Our rating comes from one thing, consistency. We listen and deliver the cut you asked for.

What you get

A High Fade That Stays Sharp

Time for the Blend

Our Fade service is booked at 40 to 45 mins. That's real time for a seamless blend, not a rushed one.

A Clean Grow-Out

Our work is blended to grow out clean. It keeps your look tight between visits.

The Mirror Check

We check it with you from every angle before you leave. Anything that needs a tweak gets sorted on the spot.

The usual headache

Leave Bad High Fades in the Past

A great fade looks effortless, but a bad one is impossible to hide. With a high fade, more of the blend is on show.

Barber styling a client's textured crop
Harsh, Patchy Lines

You leave with visible, chunky lines because the barber rushed the blend. On a high fade, there’s nowhere to hide them.

The Wrong Height

The barber doesn’t look at your head shape, so the fade sits too high or uneven side to side. It just feels off.

Barber clipper fading a client's hair
Inside Neighbourhood Hooligans barbershop with barbers at work
The Messy Grow-Out

A poorly blended high fade looks like a train wreck after a week. It sends you back to the shop way earlier than it should.

We get it

It's Not You, It's the Lack of Skill

If that sounds familiar, the problem isn’t your hair. It’s barbers who rush the job and miss the details. We got fed up with seeing good blokes get bad fades, so we built a shop that does things differently.

Who it's for

A Bold, Modern Look That's Easy to Maintain

A high fade gives you strong contrast between the sides and the top. It’s sharp, modern and needs no styling on the sides. We tailor the height so it suits your head shape and whatever you’ve got up top.

Your fade is a perfect fit if you’re:

The Modern Man

For the bloke who wants a sharp, high-contrast style.

The Low-Maintenance Guy

For the bloke who wants to look sharp without the fuss.

Anyone Tired of Bad Blends

For the bloke fed up with uneven, harsh lines.

The Bloke With Style on Top

For the bloke showing off a crop, quiff or slick back.

Quality first

Where Quality Always Comes First

We built this space for good cuts and even better chats. Quality comes before quantity, so you’re never rushed out the door. Every high fade gets an expert’s touch.

Your fade, tailored

Build Your Perfect High Fade Haircut

Every head is different. These are the core high fade styles we dial in for your hair, head shape and top.

High Skin Fade

The blend starts high around the temples and goes right down to the skin. It’s the boldest, sharpest version with maximum contrast. It’s best kept fresh with regular visits.

  • Starts high on the head
  • Down to bare skin
  • Maximum contrast
  • Needs regular upkeep

High Taper

A high taper starts just as high but leaves a little length at the bottom instead of skin. It’s a cleaner, softer take that grows out more gently. A great middle ground.

  • High starting point
  • Leaves short stubble
  • Softer finish
  • Gentler grow-out

High Fade With a Textured Top

We pair the high fade with a crop, quiff or textured top cut with scissors. The contrast makes the top stand out. Tell us what you’re after and we’ll shape it to suit.

  • Fade plus styled top
  • Crop, quiff or slick back
  • Scissor-cut texture
  • Shaped to your head
Our 4-step process

Our Simple Steps to a Perfect High Fade

No secrets, no nonsense. Here’s how we sort out your haircut together.

Book Your Spot Online

Grab a time that works for you online. Book your time. We'll do our best to keep you on schedule.

The Consultation

We chat about what you're after and check your head shape. Then we agree on exactly where the fade starts before any clippers come out.

The Cut

We set the guideline high and blend it down with clippers, foils and trimmers. Then we cut the top to match.

The Finish

We sharpen the line-up, style it and show you how to get the same look at home. We check it with you in the mirror before you go.

Fade flaws we fix

High Fade Flaws We Fix Every Day

A clean high fade is more than a quick run with the clippers. We hunt down the common flaws and fix them with pro gear and real skill.

Common High Fade Problems We Fix Daily

Our Toolkit

Inconsistent, uneven blends
Professional-grade clippers
Harsh clipper lines
Precision trimmers for line-ups
Patchy or cloudy blending
Foil shavers for skin finishes
Fade sitting too high
Full clipper guard system
Uneven height side to side
Zero-gap blending technique
Shelf line after a week
Clipper-over-comb work
Crooked or uneven line-ups
Texturising shears for the top
Top not matching the fade
Expert multicultural barbering
What the locals are saying

Hear From Guys in The Neighbourhood

5.0 out of 5 based on 200+ Google Reviews

Your questions answered

Your High Fade Haircut Questions, Answered

If your question isn’t here, give us a call on 0426 693 033.

What is a high fade haircut?

A high fade is where the blend starts high on the head, around the temples or the top of the sides. It gives strong contrast with the top and a bold, modern look. It can go down to the skin or stop at a short taper.

Book our Fade service, from $60. It covers skin fades and tapers and takes about 40 to 45 mins. Add your beard with Fade & Beard, from $70.

A high fade usually blends right down to the skin. A high taper starts in the same spot but leaves a little length at the bottom, so it’s softer and grows out more gently.

To keep a high fade looking fresh, most clients come back every 2 to 3 weeks. With the blend sitting this high, grow-out shows sooner than on a low fade.

Yes. Our team works with every hair type, including thick, curly, Afro and Asian hair. We adjust our technique to your texture so the blend stays clean.

That’s what the consultation is for. We’ll talk through high, mid and low based on your head shape and style. If high isn’t right for you, we’ll tell you.

From our Gram

See the real vibe of our laid-back shop before you even step inside.

Real Moments from the Barber’s Chair

Here are some of the reels from the barber’s chair where creativity, and attention to detail come together to create sharp haircuts, perfectly shaped beards, and confident new looks for our clients.

Our Moonee Ponds barber shop

Come Visit the Shop

You’ll find us at Unit 2/134-136 Pascoe Vale Road, Moonee Ponds, open Tuesday to Saturday. It’s a relaxed spot built for the local crew, and everyone’s welcome.

Operating Hours

  • Mon Closed
  • Tue 10 am – 6 pm
  • Wed 10 am – 6 pm
  • Thu 10 am – 7 pm
  • Fri 10 am – 7 pm
  • Sat 9 am – 5 pm
  • Sun Closed

Ready to End Bad Fades for Good?

You deserve a barber who gets your fade right every time. Book online and pick a time that suits. We’re ready when you are.

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