Haircut "undercut": features, types, tips for choosing

The word "undercut" is translated as "cut" or "undercut". The basis of this hairstyle is the presence of long hair on the crown and at the same time short-cropped or completely shaved areas on the back of the head and temples. The area of ​​short and long hair is clearly visible, there is no smooth transition. This haircut looks fashionable, modern, unusual and stylish.

England is considered the birthplace of this haircut. The history of its creation begins at the beginning of the last century. It is unlikely that such a haircut can be called traditional for that time, but it was more suitable and liked by the military, performing two functions at once - the hair did not interfere during the battle and at the same time was not too short. Very short haircuts at that time had not yet taken root in society. This haircut became especially popular in the middle of the last century, when it was shown on fashion catwalks. Now she has reached the peak of her success and can be seen both among the stars and famous people around the world, and among ordinary fashionistas.

The undercut haircut is primarily male, but now it has rightfully passed into the "unisex" status and adorns truly daring and daring women. If this style makes men stylish, brutal, modern, then for girls it is simply a discovery of their originality, brightness, courage in style and in life. Yes, any haircut changes a person, and such a bold one will give the people around you the opportunity to look at you with different eyes, and you can declare yourself at first sight, it is not for nothing that they say that they are greeted by their clothes.

A bold hairstyle is now at the peak of popularity and, having chosen it, you can consider yourself a person who keeps up with the times.A plus can be considered the fact that not everyone is ready to walk with short hair, and the underkat combines long hair that is familiar to many, and at the same time, the ability to remove part of the hair from those areas where they can simply get in the way. This is especially true in the hot season or during intense physical exertion, when the scalp especially wants lightness and freedom.

Very often we see this style on world-class football players - Paulo Dybala, Cristiano Ronaldo, Leonel Messi, David Beckham and many others.

The work of these people is continuously connected with physical activity, but at the same time, their level of popularity gives us an idea of ​​how a modern man known to the whole world should look like. If not everyone has the opportunity to reach the stars, then everyone can afford to attract attention and be in the trend of world styles.

The only disadvantage is that, like any hairstyle, the undercut requires some care and proper attention. You can't just get up in the morning, brush your hair carelessly and run on about your business. Hair length in this style requires styling, albeit short and short in time. Hair should not stick out in different directions, but should lie neatly in the form of smooth curls on one side of the head, or combed back, but also diligently processed with cosmetics or with a hair dryer.

There are simply no restrictions on the use of this haircut. It is suitable for any hair length, for any wallet, for the desire to simply express "myself". Let's consider the most popular options and their beautiful examples.

• Retro haircut is the most common type among modern men's haircuts. We can safely say that this is a classic undercard. It is based on the presence of longer hair at the crown and short at the temples. If long hair is slicked back, then the owner of this style may resemble an American bandit of the twentieth century. There are no restrictions on which side to style your hair - you can wear it by combing it on either side of your head.

• Khair... Hair must be shaved on both sides of the temples or cut short on all sides of the head, leaving medium-length hair on the crown. Hair cutting from above is done unevenly or thinning scissors are used for this. This option was first seen in the famous Elvis Presley.

• Creative undercut. The main difference between this option is the presence of a shaved temple on one side and the preservation of the length of the hair on the second. This style is more often used by girls, since here there is an opportunity, by combing your hair on one side and exposing the shaved part of the head, to make your image more daring, tough, or, conversely, by throwing your hair to the other - to look more feminine, classic. Especially creative and bold people get a tattoo on the shaved part of the head, but this is your own business. In any case, the image will be stylish and unusual.

• Punk... Most common among informal youth and fans of this movement. A feature of the haircut is the presence of the longest hair on the crown and a completely shaved head on the rest of the head. This hair is often shaped into a mohawk. The hair is completely filled with hairspray so that it can stand on its own head (from the word "iroku", which means "real vipers"). For maximum attention and effect, they can be painted in a bright color and even more than one.

• Hedgehog... Here the haircut is no different from the original shape.It's just that the hair on top of the head should not be too long so that with the help of gel or varnish it could be lifted up to get the effect of spines on the head. There is no need to get carried away with the length of the hair, otherwise this method will easily turn into the "Punk" version.

Of course, it is no secret that not everyone suits a certain style of dress or haircut. No matter how popular hairstyles are, there are certain criteria, based on which we can conclude whether this or that haircut is right for you or not. It is worth noting the fact that in addition to some external criteria, there is also the fact whether this image will suit you in view of your lifestyle and environment.

For an undercut haircut, smoother and more elastic hair is suitable.unfortunately soft and fluffy hair will not work with this option. If you have short hair, then you must first grow it, because the main feature of any option in this direction will be the presence of long hair on the crown. It is the long hair on top that will be the basis of your look.

It is also worth noting that it is the contrast of the transition from short to oppositely long hair that looks especially good and is noticeable on darker shades of hair. If you are the owner of a light hairstyle, then either it will not look so original, or you will have to tint your curls in darker tones, which may not suit some men.

Since we have already decided that this is a good option for brunettes and brown-haired people, the complexion will play a role here. A haircut is perfect for darker skin than fair-faced ones. If you are blond (a woman can correct her appearance with cosmetics), then most likely the complexion will merge with blond hair. The hairstyle will be incomprehensible and not expressed according to her idea. In this case, you should not chase after fashion - style does not always imply a race against time.

Any short haircut will reduce the age of a woman, but this hairstyle will make your look both young and daring. If this image suits you according to your perception of life and style, then go for it! There may not be any age restrictions here. The female version will suit young girls who are just looking for their own style, and adult successful women. In this form, you can open up in a different way for others or emphasize and confirm your brightness. But older women should not go to extremes and, for example, dye their hair in bright colors in order to give this image a certain charm and preserve femininity.

A children's haircut is just the option that will emphasize and highlight the individuality of your child. You should not impose this image on a boy if he himself is not ready for this, because it is worth remembering that the bright and uncommon appearance that he can acquire can attract the attention of his peers and those around him. Not all children are ready for this, but if yours is from the category “Let's try” or “Why not”, and it is better if - “Oh, cool! Come on! ”, Then go for it.

A hairstyle cannot be a complete action in itself, the same as the beauty that we receive from nature - it must be maintained and looked after. This also applies to hair. It is necessary to monitor not only the length, but also to ensure that the curls always lie in even strands and do not stick out in different directions. To do this, you must use all kinds of cosmetics, such as varnishes, mousses, gels.

The technology of undercut haircut styling begins at the stage of wet hair after washing the head. You will have to learn how to blow-dry your hair so that after drying it will not be difficult to style it. To do this, you will need to use a comb, taking it in your left hand and each time warm air is directed at your hair, pull it out from the head to the ends. After the hair is dry, you need to fix it using the products described above. If you have naturally straight hair, dry quickly and without a comb. After that, you just have to comb it on the side on which the strands will lie more conveniently for you.

The styling option depends on the haircut, hair length and your imagination. While combing your hair back, use a lacquer for better hold, or apply a gel to make the hair look a little damp, but at the same time it is fixed.

You can see some simple styling methods in this video.