The Reason I’ve Had an Undercut for 5 Years Has Nothing to Do With Looking Cool (2024)

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Does an undercut keep you cool? ›

Undercut haircuts give you the best of both worlds—a classic style when hair is down and one that's edgier when you're ready to flaunt it. Also, if you have thick hair or live in a hot climate, it's an easy way to help keep cool.

From a practical perspective, and undercut can thin out the layers in your hair if you find your hair feels overly thick and puffy. It can help to reduce volume where you don't need it and it can shave off drying time.

First, consider your facial shape and hairline, and ask yourself what you might look like with all the hair on the sides of your head buzzed away. Those with large foreheads or wide hairlines might want to reconsider; with nothing left to hide behind, you might feel more bald-headed than model-esque.

Since the layers of hair closest to the nape of the neck are cut shorter than the rest, it can take a few months to up to one year for the cut to fully grow out, depending on the hair's natural hair growth cycle and texture.

The undercut hairstyle remains as popular today as it was in the Edwardian era—yes, this trend has been around longer than you have! It's a classic style that features an undercut fade or shaved sides and back and longer hair on top of the head.

Go for a Short, Messy, Textured style: Going for a shorter style on top will decrease the amount of time it will take for the sides to blend into the top and get rid of the disconnection/undercut, if you are willing or want to go short on top.

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.

Undercut is most commonly caused by improper welding technique and not adhering to welding parameters. Undercut is almost inevitable when a welder is welding too hot, too fast, and with an incorrectly sized electrode.

Historically, the undercut has been associated with poverty and inability to afford a barber competent enough to blend in the sides, as on a short back and sides haircut. From the turn of the 20th century until the 1920s, the undercut was popular among young working-class men, especially members of street gangs.

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.

Are undercuts worth it? ›

Undercuts are a daring and empowering hairstyle that allows women to express their individuality and confidence. While undercuts offer an edgy and versatile look, they also come with considerations such as regrowth and maintenance.

This feminine and airy ear-grazing soft undercut bob is a fresh take on a classic style. The point cut blunt baseline softens the edges, while subtle layers throughout add dimension, texture and volume to a seemingly one-length style.

The biggest challenge with growing out a natural hair undercut is keeping the back of your head in check. You have to continue to shape up/taper the back in order to look presentable. It does slow down the growing out process a bit but it keeps you from looking like a hot mess.

"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."

An undercut is a hairstyle in which the hair in the middle of the head is kept long while the sides and the back of the head (or both areas) are shaved low.

Shaving the underside of your head a) will help keep your neck extra cool during those sweaty workout sessions (we all have those annoying flyaways that stick to the back of our neck); b) it adds a super edgy touch to your bad-hair-day topknot; and c) you can't even tell that it's missing when your hair is down (we ...

In a nutshell

Our head and body hair, or lack of it, does have a small role in how you maintain your body temperature. But overall, your hairstyle does not influence whether you feel warm or cool.

“Undercuts help take the weight off [the hair] and keep the shape clean,” says Mane Addicts stylist Sienree Du of the increasingly popular style. If you're not familiar with an undercut, it's a hairstyle in which the back or sides of your hair are either shaved or cut short underneath the longer hair on top.

Shorter undercut variations have the advantage of requiring relatively less maintenance while offering a stylish and masculine look. However, shorter doesn't necessarily mean you need to sacrifice creativity. Shorter cuts can range from subtle and suave styles to edgy and loud variations.