Growing Out an Undercut: The Changing of the Parts (2024)

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What happens when you grow out an undercut? ›

While you might think that growing out an undercut will leave the hair looking weird, Labrecque says the overall style should fare just fine. "What's growing out is pretty much hidden, but it can result in some widening of the hair for those with coarse strands," he shares.

When growing out an undercut haircut, the goal is to try to make all the hair on your head the same length. On average, hair grows about six inches per year, so the length of time it takes for you to grow out your undercut depends on how long you want your hair to be.

Trim the hair on top of your head every 1 to 2 months to maintain length. If you let all of your hair grow without cutting it, you'll just end up with a longer undercut. To prevent this from happening, you need to trim the hair on top of your head to maintain its length while the hair on your back and sides catches up.

A neat, classic fade helps you transition into a new style from an undercut. Once your sides can lay somewhat flat, it's time to go in and switch out to a classic medium taper. This style maintains that general shape but with around two inches more on the back and sides.

For guys and gals who are used to having undercuts, this haircut is pretty easy to preserve. First-timers however may find it hard to master the art of maintaining and styling the undercut.

A rule of thumb is that the undercut should be at least 1.5 threads long and the diameter should be at least 0.015 in (0.38 mm) smaller than the minor diameter of the thread. Strictly speaking the relief simply needs to be equal or slightly smaller than the minor diameter of the thread.

It may be necessary to clean the undercut and maybe grind a bit to ensure enough space to deposit another pass free from fusion defects. However excessive grinding, which can remove too much of the weld or base material, may exacerbate the undercut.

The disconnected undercut, characterized by short buzzed sides detached from a longer top, is a versatile and stylish haircut for men wanting a fresh look that exudes personality and bold aesthetics.

Any face shape can pull off an undercut, but the length of the remaining hair will be important in the same way it is for any cut.

but typically for undercuts, I would recommend a 2 or 3 at the ridge area. and showing some skin on the bottom. so as long as the fade you have shows a little bit of. scalp and hair on top hangs over it, you've got yourself an undercut.

What faces look good with undercut? ›

A slick back or short haircut balances nicely with a longer face shape. In contrast, an undercut pompadour or quiff slightly cropped sides compliments a rounder face better. Hair type: The undercut works with almost all hair types – from curly, coarse and thick to the thin.

"I would say 80 percent of all types of undercutting are more for maintenance and ease rather than an aesthetic," says Colissa Nole, the Missouri-based stylist responsible for my undercut. "Guests are getting them done to create a weightless feel... most of them are done due to how thick the hair is."

As fun as this trend is, you should keep in mind that not every design will work with every hair type. Different cuts and shapes work better for thick or thin hair and dark or light hair. That being said, any hair type and color can get an undercut!

Undercut is a critical nonideal effect that causes a higher lateral etching rate of the sidewalls beneath masks, which reduces the flatness and uniformity of the sidewall.

Face shape: Which type of undercut to choose depends greatly on your face shape. A slick back or short haircut balances nicely with a longer face shape. In contrast, an undercut pompadour or quiff slightly cropped sides compliments a rounder face better.