What is the purpose of an undercut haircut?

“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.

What to know before getting an undercut?

Considering Getting an Undercut? Here’s What You Need to Know

  • Consider Your Facial Features. 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.
  • Cut it in Increments.
  • Experiment.
  • Bottom Line: You do You.

Are undercuts hard to maintain?

The biggest problem of getting an undercut is its maintenance. Half of your salary goes in getting a trim after every 2 weeks; otherwise the fuzzy little hairs on your neck just stick out everywhere.

Are undercuts going out of style?

Undercuts are definitely still cool. They’re edgy, badass, and are a great way to get thick hair under control. Plus, they look great with both long and short hair and with a range of styling options.

Are undercuts high maintenance?

In fact, undercuts are so amazing in particular because of their functionality. Less hair means less maintenance, and less maintenance usually means an easier lifestyle and getting-ready process. It also takes weight off, so your hair can feel more lightweight than ever.

How long should hair be for an undercut?

The undercut is quite flexible in terms of hair length. There are no requirements for how long or short your hair should be, but there are some general guidelines to get you started. For the top, anything from as little as 2 inches to as long as 6 inches will work fine.

How to get the right haircut for women?

Take Time to Find a Great Stylist. If you have not found a good stylist yet,it is high time to do it.

  • Research Hairstyles That Suit Your Face Shape. Thinking about a new haircut,you would definitely like to know what hairstyle suits you.
  • Consider Your Character and Lifestyle.
  • Search for Inspiration.
  • Learn to Talk About It.
  • Consider Styling Time.
  • Why to get an undercut?

    An undercut does not just have to be in the back, it can also be used as a fun detail to accent your face on the side. You can brush over it when you become tired of it or want to let it grow out. This short section will work well on chin-length to long hair—just make sure you have enough length to cover it up.

    What are some short hairstyles for women over 50?

    The most popular shaggy short hairstyles for women over 50 are the pixie cut and bob cuts. The pixie cut is the style of haircuts with the side and the back of the head cutting short corps but it keeps the hairs on the crown longer.