Short Crop with Drop Balled Fade Tutorial | Barber Breakdown with CADMEN’s Francis

Unlock expert-level techniques in this ballad fade barber tutorial, straight from the top instructors at CADMEN Barber Academy.
In this video, we’ll show you:

How to structure a short crop with a signature ballad fade

Clipper control, sectioning, and blending strategies for a polished finish

Why mastering these details sets you apart as a professional barber

⏱️ Chapters:
00:00 – Intro & Client Overview
02:33 – Sectioning the Top for Crop
05:06 – Starting the Fade Guidelines
07:39 – Blending the Ballad Fade
10:12 – Refining the Side Transitions
12:45 – Detailing the Crop Shape
15:18 – Working Around the Crown
17:51 – Lineup & Edge Precision
20:24 – Product Application & Styling
22:57 – Finished Look & Final Recap

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