The placement of shade effects in the area above the temple peak point, through and above the crest, would be referred to as "b. high fade." In haircutting and hairstyling, a high fade involves cutting the hair very close to the head starting from a higher point, typically above the temple area, and gradually blending it into longer hair above. This creates a distinct and noticeable change in length and texture in the upper part of the hairstyle.