Men's undercut haircut: types, creation and styling

The undercut haircut today is one of the most popular for short and medium hair. Most often it is used by men who are actively involved in creative activities - this hairstyle reflects their inner world, restless energy and willpower.

It is believed that this haircut option was first used several centuries ago in England... She was especially popular with the soldiers and at that time performed an extremely practical function. The hair on the temples and the back of the head was completely shaved, while long curls were left only on the top of the head - this did not allow them to interfere with the man's view during battle or battle. Moreover, this principle made it possible to preserve the length of the hair as much as possible, which at that time was a sign of high social status.

At the beginning of the twentieth century, undercut haircuts began to appear actively in the bows of catwalk male models in America and England. At that time, it was an incredibly original hairstyle, which only the most experienced hairdressers dared to do. Today, even an ordinary hairdresser is able to create the simplest classic undercard. Celebrities who have already appreciated the convenience and practicality of this haircut include such famous names as David Beckham, Marco Royce and even Elvis Presley.

Such a contrast effect, depending on the version, can simultaneously refresh the image of a man, make him more masculine or emphasize his creative nature.

Unlike many classic short men's haircuts, the undercut is performed both with a typewriter, usually with 2 or 3 attachments, and with ordinary hairdressing scissors. To achieve the effect of a kind of cascade, stylists bring to such a haircut a share of unevenness in the length of the curls. To make the hairstyle look more voluminous, stylists usually resort to using ordinary thinning.

It is worth saying that today there are a huge number of varieties of this hairstyle... All of them differ from each other in the length of the hair at the temples and crown, the shape and position of the bangs and the method of styling.

The difficulty of creating a unified classification of undercard types is that every stylist and hairdresser often experiments even with ready-made templates for this haircut... This, in turn, leads to the creation of its new varieties, which do not have time to officially gain a foothold.

Below you can find a list of the most popular types of underkat performed by modern stylists.

• Short undercut or military. Suitable for stylish men who prefer to spend no more than 5-10 minutes a day styling their hair. It is characterized by approximately the same length of hair on all sides of the head. Usually this is a completely shaved temple and the back of the head, as well as elongated hair on the crown.

• Long hair or pompadour. A great option for men who do not want to part with long hair on the crown.Most often, pompadour involves shaved temples and the back of the head, as well as long hair combed back on the crown. It is believed that the longer the hair, the more successful the image.

• On the side. This haircut option involves the classic shaved temples and elongated hair at the crown, combed to the left or right side of the head.

• Parting. In this case, the parting serves as a separator for areas with short and long hair, while the hair can be either smoothly licked or lifted up by a "hedgehog".

• With a bang. A popular variety that creative men and hipsters love to use. Deliberately sloppy or neatly lowered bangs (on the forehead or to one side) makes the image more original and interesting.

• With wavy hair. An excellent option for representatives of creative professions.

• Undercut mohawk or punk. One of the most controversial options for the most desperate and active men. In this case, the hair on the back of the head and temples is shaved very shortly, and a kind of raised comb with clearly defined tips of the hair is formed on the crown of the head.

• Undercut-haer. This hairstyle was once possessed by the great Elvis Presley. This haircut assumes short-shaven temples, as well as medium length of hair at the crown and back of the head.

• Retro. This haircut option became incredibly popular back in the 20s of the last century. A feature of this hairstyle is the long hair that is smoothly combed back at the top of the head and smoothly styled temples.

• With a beam. A good option for men who do not like to spend a lot of time styling.

• Creative. A classic example of this type of haircut: one ultra-short temple, the other with the longest hair. Also, this variety includes undercut options with partially colored curls.

One cannot but agree that today the undercut is one of the most popular men's haircuts. However, despite this, this hairstyle is not suitable for all men. The success of any haircut depends on a number of factors: the shape of a man's face, hair type (hard, soft, wavy, straight, oily), as well as daily lifestyle and field of activity.

For men with the following features of appearance, any type of undercut haircut will look good and stylish.

• Straight hair with normal stiffness - This is ideal for such a haircut. Manageable straight hair is easy to work with during styling, it is easier to make a gradient or create a visual effect of volume.

• One of the main principles of undercut haircuts - achieving the maximum contrast of long hair and bangs and shortly shaved temples. This contrast will be most noticeable on men with dark or black hair. With blond hair, the undercut can also look good, but only if there is a lot of hair.

• Anderkat is best suited for men with round or square faces. This haircut will help to visually stretch the face and soften its sharp features. In addition, according to many women, an undercut with a square face, slicked-back hair and ultra-short temples looks extremely sexy.

• This haircut is one of those that require constant grooming and regular styling from a man.to look neat and stylish. That is why it is advised to choose the representatives of the stronger sex, who are ready to spend at least 15 minutes daily on their hair.

If a man has the characteristics listed below, this type of haircut will most likely not work for him.

• The main task of an undercut haircut in a men's bow is to visually lengthen or stretch the face, make it more regular and oval. That is why such a hairstyle should not be worn by men with an already rather elongated face or a very sharp chin.
• Underkat is a haircut for young men full of strength, ambition and aspirations, who are not afraid to be in the spotlight. Therefore, it will look unsuccessful on older or mature men who are prone to a slow and measured lifestyle.
• She looks best with manageable and even hair. If you have oily and coarse hair, you will have to spend a lot more time on your daily hair styling and washing your hair.
• Despite the fact that such a haircut can look stylish and harmonious with wavy hair, it will not be the best solution for people with naughty curls. Be that as it may, the undercut requires a certain styling, which is difficult to perform on dense curly hair.
• The haircut should be in harmony with the man's image and his inner world. For example, on men who prefer business suits and a strictly planned lifestyle, as well as those who demonstrate an iron will, the undercut will most likely not look very appropriate. This haircut is appropriate for more relaxed men with an open and creative outlook on the world around them.
• The undercut looks best on men with a slender physique. She will not be able to qualitatively emphasize the winning features of overweight people. The same applies to the undercut in the bow of very muscular representatives of the stronger sex - the classic version of the haircut will speak more about the spontaneity of the man and his sense of style than about his power and strength.

The technology for performing the undercut is not particularly difficult - with the proper patience and attention, absolutely anyone can handle this haircut. but this hairstyle option does not apply to those that can be done at home... Here you will need help to trim the hair at the back of your head and temples, which you cannot do on your own.

For a haircut, you will need an electric clipper, regular and thinning scissors, and clips, hairpins or bobby pins to secure your hair.

• Before cutting, the hair should be washed and dried thoroughly, combed gently. Some hairdressers prefer to work with slightly damp hair.
• Use clips or bobby pins to separate the hair at the crown and bangs from the rest of the hair at the temples and back of the head.
• Next, use attachment # 1 or # 0 (at the client's request) to shave the hair at the temples. At this stage, the parting is drawn up, as well as graphic images on the temples. Curls should be cut exactly against the hairline.
• Using the no. 2 attachment, work the hairline closest to the temples (parallel to the parting) at the crown of the head. This is necessary to create a smooth transition in the hairstyle.
• Treat the middle hairline with a machine with attachment No. 3.
• To make the hairstyle look natural or sloppy, the crown and ends of the hair are processed with thinning scissors. This will simultaneously create a kind of cascade in the hairstyle and allow more complex styling in the future.

After the haircut itself, it is time to style the hair. It should be noted here that the undercard accepts absolutely any styling product. Foam, varnish, wax or gel can be used here, but much depends on the literacy of the styling and the appropriateness of this or that remedy in the onion.

• Gel. This is a great option for men who prefer sleek hair at the top of their head. The gel simultaneously fixes the hair and gives it a natural and beautiful shine. The disadvantage of the gel is that the hair after it needs to be thoroughly washed.
• Mousse or foam. This tool is more suitable for men who prefer light fixation of curls in simple haircuts. The foam creates a pleasant waviness in the strands, softens the curl lines and does not stick the hair together. This is the best option for a daily onion.
• Wax. Like gel, it is usually used in smooth hairstyles. The wax perfectly fixes the hair and effectively distinguishes its ends against the background of the entire hairstyle. Wax is often used in hairstyles with sharp and extraordinary bangs or mohawk, where the main focus is on the appearance of the hair ends.
• Varnish. It is considered the most versatile tool - it does not weigh hair down, provides long-term and effective fixation, and can also be used to create both simple and complex hairstyles. The only drawback of the varnish is that the hair becomes dry after using it and needs frequent washing.

There are several of the most common undercut haircut styling schemes. Each of them uses a certain styling agent.

• Classic styling. In this case, the bangs and hair on the crown are combed back with the help of gel, wax or foam, then lifted and fixed with varnish.

• Tufted effect. When styling the hair, a styling agent is applied along the hair growth, forming a raised bangs at the very line of the beginning of their growth.

• Mohawk - an ambiguous version of the hairstyle for the most daring and uninhibited men. In this case, the product is applied to the hair in the direction from both temporal lobes. At the same time, a kind of comb of vertically set hair is formed on the head, which is fixed with a varnish.

• The hedgehog is another popular option., suggesting ultra-short temples and raised hair of medium length on the head. To make the "hedgehog" look more spectacular, men resort to using a gel or varnish.

• Retro undercot. In this case, the whiskey is shaved, and the hair on the crown is combed back or sideways as smoothly as possible.

• Long bangs option. In this case, the main part of the hair on the crown is fixed with styling products, and the bangs are treated with soft foam or wax and go down, framing the cheekbones and cheeks.

• Anderkat with a beam. This is the simplest styling option among the rest - in this case, all hair is carefully combed back and fixed with an elastic band at the back of the head. This option is only suitable for long hair - at least 15 cm, otherwise individual strands will peek out sloppily from behind the crown.

An example of a classic medium hair undercut. The obvious signs of such a haircut are ultra-short or shaved temples and slicked back or side hair.

Creative is a chic option for young men with an extraordinary bow and a creative mindset, as the following examples prove.

Spectacular and sloppy bangs are a great addition to hairstyles like the undercut. This makes the man's image more dynamic and fresh.

Parting in an undercut haircut can radically change the appearance of a man. Usually purposeful men use this option.

A popular option for today's young men is the undercut with a beam.Such a haircut can look very original in a suitable bow or with a certain type of hair.

Patterns, tattoos or shaved stripes are a common addition to the original man's bow. Such elements are used by men to create additional accents and individualize their own personality.

Curly or wavy hair is not an obstacle if you want to use the undercut in a stylish look. As you can see, the temples in most cases form a smooth transition to the crown, and not shaved baldly. The contrast in this case is provided by the very texture of the hair.