Alright, let’s talk about getting that undercut look with short hair. I decided to give it a try myself not too long ago, and here’s how it all went down.
Deciding to Go For It
So, my hair was getting a bit boring, you know? Same old short style. I kept seeing guys with this undercut thing – short on the sides, longer on top. Looked pretty sharp, clean. I figured, why not? My hair’s short anyway, if it looked bad, it would grow back quick enough. I wasn’t looking for anything too crazy, just something neat and maybe a bit more modern.
Finding the Style & Heading to the Barber
I didn’t spend ages researching. Just kinda looked at a few pictures online, got a basic idea. I wanted the sides buzzed pretty short, maybe a number 2 or 3 guard? And leave enough length on top to style a little, but not like, a huge pompadour or anything. Just enough to push around. Found my usual barber, went in on a weekday afternoon, wasn’t too busy.
The Actual Cut
Sat down in the chair. Told the barber, “Hey, thinking of an undercut. Buzz the sides and back pretty short, leave some length on top.” He nodded, seemed to get it right away.
- First, he took the clippers. That buzzing sound started right by my ear.
- He worked his way around the sides and back, making sure the line was clean where the short part met the longer top part. That’s the key bit, getting that sharp contrast.
- He asked how high I wanted the undercut line. We settled on just above the temple, nothing too extreme.
- Then he switched to scissors for the top. Just trimmed it up, added a bit of texture so it wouldn’t just lie flat. Didn’t take off too much length, just shaped it.
- Felt the cold clippers on the back of my neck for the cleanup. Standard procedure.
Getting it done felt pretty straightforward. The clippers felt buzzy, obviously, especially around the ears. But it was quick.
The Reveal and First Thoughts
He spun the chair around. Boom. There it was. Sides super neat, top had some body. Felt way lighter, actually. The contrast looked good, clean cut. I ran my hand over the buzzed parts – felt kinda cool. Yeah, I liked it. Paid the man, gave him a tip, and headed out.
Living With the Undercut
Styling? Honestly, pretty easy. Towel dry, maybe run a bit of paste or wax through the top just to give it some direction, push it back or to the side. Took like, two minutes max. Some days I didn’t even bother, just let it do its thing. The best part was how cool it felt, especially with the warmer weather starting. Less hair on the sides and back made a difference. Maintenance wasn’t bad either. The sides grow out fastest, obviously. So, probably needed a touch-up on the sides every 3-4 weeks to keep it looking sharp. The top could go longer between trims.
Final Verdict?
Yeah, I’d do it again. It was a simple way to change things up without committing to something wild. Easy to manage, looked clean. If you’ve got short hair and thinking about it, I’d say give it a shot. It’s just hair, right? Grows back if you hate it. For me, it was a solid choice.
