Undercut hairstyles are a fashionable way of styling your hair which is popular with both men and women. It involves cutting the sides of the hair shorter than the top, creating a look which is quirky, interesting and on trend.

For men, an undercut can be used to create a variety of looks. It can be a modern take on a classic style or a contemporary statement-piece. The sides will usually be shaved with clippers set to one or zero, and much of the overall appearance will depend on how the hair on top is styled. Longer lengths through the top section will make the undercut sides look more dramatic. The style can also be referred to as a disconnected undercut, which describes the cut’s abruptness – there are two distinct styles, with no gradual transition from short to long.

Undercuts also work well with ladies’ hair, lending a dramatic and unique finish to any hairstyle. They usually look more dramatic than men’s undercuts as the lengths tend to be left longer, giving more contrast between the sections of hair. Some women will choose to make the look more subtle by having an undercut section which they can hide underneath longer lengths of hair, creating a versatile, flexible style. Lots of female celebrities are now sporting the look, and it’s growing in popularity all the time.