Short Hairstyles With Undercut: 21 Delicate Ideas
An undercut makes short hair lighter, sharper, and more flexible.
- An undercut removes bulk from selected sides or the back while leaving the top long enough to sweep, curl, spike, or pin.
- The contrast can be subtle under longer sections or fully visible with a close shave and strong side part.
- Frequent clipper touch-ups keep the shaved area crisp, while the longer top can be styled with cream, wax, or light pomade.
Micro Fringe Undercut
The contrast in micro fringe undercut makes a short cut feel lighter around the sides while preserving styling room above. A small amount of pomade helps direct the longer section without hiding the clipped area.
Side-Swept Undercut
Side-Swept Undercut is a practical way to keep the sides close while leaving personality through the top. The undercut will look sharpest with regular clipper clean-ups around the exposed edge.
Textured Bowl Undercut
With textured bowl undercut, the undercut changes the silhouette more than any styling product could. Wear the top forward for softer coverage or push it away from the face to show the shaved section fully.
Long Top Undercut
Long Top Undercut uses the shaved section to remove bulk and create a clear contrast with the longer top. The extra length can then be swept, lifted, or tucked depending on how much of the undercut you want visible.
Salon tip: Plan clipper touch-ups before the shaved area starts losing its clean edge.
Sleek Side Undercut
The contrast in sleek side undercut makes a short cut feel lighter around the sides while preserving styling room above. A small amount of pomade helps direct the longer section without hiding the clipped area.
Pompadour Undercut
Pompadour Undercut is a practical way to keep the sides close while leaving personality through the top. The undercut will look sharpest with regular clipper clean-ups around the exposed edge.
Tapered Pixie Undercut
Tapered Pixie Undercut uses the shaved section to remove bulk and create a clear contrast with the longer top. The extra length can then be swept, lifted, or tucked depending on how much of the undercut you want visible.
Short Side Undercut
The contrast in short side undercut makes a short cut feel lighter around the sides while preserving styling room above. A small amount of pomade helps direct the longer section without hiding the clipped area.
Asymmetrical Undercut
Asymmetrical Undercut is a practical way to keep the sides close while leaving personality through the top. The undercut will look sharpest with regular clipper clean-ups around the exposed edge.
How to get it: Keep enough length on top to cover or reveal the undercut as needed.
Feathered Undercut Pixie
With feathered undercut pixie, the undercut changes the silhouette more than any styling product could. Wear the top forward for softer coverage or push it away from the face to show the shaved section fully.
Voluminous Side Undercut
Voluminous Side Undercut uses the shaved section to remove bulk and create a clear contrast with the longer top. The extra length can then be swept, lifted, or tucked depending on how much of the undercut you want visible.
Slicked Undercut Crop
The contrast in slicked undercut crop makes a short cut feel lighter around the sides while preserving styling room above. A small amount of pomade helps direct the longer section without hiding the clipped area.
Short Fringe Undercut
Short Fringe Undercut is a practical way to keep the sides close while leaving personality through the top. The undercut will look sharpest with regular clipper clean-ups around the exposed edge.
Platinum Side Undercut
Platinum Side Undercut uses the shaved section to remove bulk and create a clear contrast with the longer top. The extra length can then be swept, lifted, or tucked depending on how much of the undercut you want visible.
For that finish: Use a small amount of pomade on the longer section, not the clipped area.
Soft Side Undercut
The contrast in soft side undercut makes a short cut feel lighter around the sides while preserving styling room above. A small amount of pomade helps direct the longer section without hiding the clipped area.
Textured Quiff Undercut
Textured Quiff Undercut is a practical way to keep the sides close while leaving personality through the top. The undercut will look sharpest with regular clipper clean-ups around the exposed edge.
Swept-Back Undercut
With swept-back undercut, the undercut changes the silhouette more than any styling product could. Wear the top forward for softer coverage or push it away from the face to show the shaved section fully.
Mini Bun Undercut
Mini Bun Undercut uses the shaved section to remove bulk and create a clear contrast with the longer top. The extra length can then be swept, lifted, or tucked depending on how much of the undercut you want visible.
High Pompadour Undercut
The contrast in high pompadour undercut makes a short cut feel lighter around the sides while preserving styling room above. A small amount of pomade helps direct the longer section without hiding the clipped area.
Good to know: The shorter the undercut, the faster new growth becomes visible.
Curly Top Undercut
Curly Top Undercut is a practical way to keep the sides close while leaving personality through the top. The undercut will look sharpest with regular clipper clean-ups around the exposed edge.
Long Fringe Undercut
Long Fringe Undercut uses the shaved section to remove bulk and create a clear contrast with the longer top. The extra length can then be swept, lifted, or tucked depending on how much of the undercut you want visible.