#fades — Instagram Hashtag Analysis

With 43.9M total posts and 9.2K new posts daily, #fades is a very high-competition hashtag (score: 100/100). Average posts get 983 likes and 29 comments.

Popular Hashtags for #fades

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#barber	43.9M	9.2K	983	100	61
#barbershop	45.2M	7.7K	1.4K	100	56
#barberlife	26.4M	4.4K	1.6K	100	47
#haircut	73.9M	12.7K	1.2K	100	55
#haircuts	6.2M	852	2.7K	100	73

Related Hashtags to #fades

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#fade	18.3M	2.6K	1.4K	100	45
#barbers	11.1M	1.2K	3.9K	100	58
#fadehaircut	3.9M	817	1.1K	100	61
#taper	3.2M	1.1K	1.2K	100	47
#hair	261.2M	22.9K	776	100	48

Similar Hashtags to #fades

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#sofadesign	984.0K	275	822	100	45
#blurryfades	433.9K	7	1.5K	16	59
#freshfades	305.3K	33	2.7K	33	59
#taperfades	115.3K	41	2.1K	34	61
#skinfades	203.1K	17	1.4K	18	65

Hashtag Cloud

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How to Use #fades on Instagram

Mix with niche hashtags — #fades has very high competition. Combine it with smaller, more specific hashtags to improve your visibility.
Use 5-15 hashtags per post — Include #fades alongside related tags for the best reach. Don't just use one hashtag.
Combine with related hashtags — Try pairing #fades with #fade, #barbers, #fadehaircut for a well-rounded hashtag set.
Check for banned hashtags — Always verify your hashtags are safe before posting. Use the IQHashtags Banned Hashtag Checker.

Frequently Asked Questions

How popular is #fades on Instagram?

#fades has 43.9M total posts on Instagram with approximately 9.2K new posts added daily. The average post using #fades receives 983 likes and 29 comments.

Is #fades a good hashtag to use?

#fades has a competition score of 100/100 (very high) and a reach score of 61/100. This is a competitive hashtag — best used alongside smaller, niche-specific tags.

What hashtags go well with #fades?

The best hashtags to use with #fades include: #fade, #barbers, #fadehaircut, #taper, #hair. Using a mix of related hashtags helps you reach a wider audience while staying relevant to your content.

Editorial transparency: This article was drafted with AI assistance using IQ Hashtags' internal platform data and research, then reviewed and edited for accuracy by Ewa Suwińska, Editorial Lead at IQ Hashtags. Last reviewed: 2026-06-04. Learn about our editorial process →

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