An undercut fade is a men’s haircut that showcases a mid to high blurry fade, featuring medium to long hair on top and short hair on the sides. It’s the crucial technique to make your undercut look effortlessly stylish!
The beauty of this fade lies in its ability to create an illusion of a silhouette beneath, providing a contrast that highlights your fresh hairstyle. When expertly executed, the fade undercut suits a variety of hair textures, provided you have the length to flaunt it!
Draw inspiration from the unique undercuts of Adam Levine, Rami Malek, and Jeremy Renner as they complemented theirs with this polished fade! The only thing left to do is style your strands however you prefer, and the undercut will always promise a stunning result.
New Hampshire barber-slash-stylist Hercules Tsirovakas showcases his flawless fade haircuts on different textures, finishing his creations with styling products such as clay. For a more textured, rugged appearance, using wax, clay, or gel does the trick with ease.
Ultimately, it’s the perfect fade to sport if you desire a consistently dapper and tidy look. Keep scrolling for the trendiest styles of the undercut fade!
#1 Contemporary Two-Block Haircut with Undercut Fade
The contemporary two-block haircut is a fashionable option for men seeking to refresh their look. The undercut fade enhances the overall style with a sharp edge. This haircut suits those who desire a stylish, easy-to-maintain appearance. It’s conveniently customizable to your liking and generates a striking contrast that feels modern.
#2 Classic Mid Skin Fade
A higher shave rounds off the head and provides a sophisticated appearance. Clip it off just at the temple and maintain a fuller top for a relaxed comb-over faded undercut
#3 Sleek Back Undercut Fade
Style it with wax or smooth it down with gel, you’ll always have a variety of looks to experiment with when it comes to this back-combed hairstyle! It’s an excellent way to showcase a polished, refined bald fade undercut for men.
#4 Textured Short Hair with a Drop Fade
Choose a stylish undercut fade that guys appreciate, even with shorter hair! Ensure the top is neatly styled into textured layers for a polished look.
#5 Sleek Long Hair Style
After showering, blow-dry damp long hair while sweeping it back to achieve this style. Secure with gel or hair spray, smooth out the undercut, and you’re all set!
#7 Stylish Long Undercut Fade
Opt for a long-undercut fade with a pinkish rose gold tint for a captivating burst of color. The subtle undercut merges effortlessly into the sides, allowing the longer top lengths to rest in a square silhouette around the head. Style with Slick Gorilla Lightwork for weightless volume and texture.
#8 Men’s Undercut Fade Styles
Consider an undercut fade for men. By cutting down on the bulk, styling your hair will become effortless.
#9 Stylish Faded Undercut Mullet for Gentlemen
Mullets are becoming increasingly trendy, and barbers are now infusing a contemporary flair into them. This undercut mullet for gentlemen has been disconnected just behind the ear and up to the temple, allowing the top to cascade elegantly. This is a very low-maintenance style to maintain; a trim every 4 weeks will suffice to refresh the fade and keep the fringe at an ideal length. This style can be styled with or without product.
#10 Stylish Medium Length Pompadour
This hairstyle is all about the pomp. Elevate it by combining it with a clean fade and a well-trimmed full beard to beautifully frame the face.
#11 Classic Mid Fade
I really appreciate the neatness of the cut, which offers a sophisticated appearance. I suggest this hairstyle for individuals with an elongated face, as it enhances the features beautifully. If you sport this classic mid fade undercut, remember to maintain your hair well.
#12 Undercut with Combover
The men’s undercut fade is particularly well-suited for straight hair. The disconnection has been crafted diagonally and into the hairline to form this look, with a hard part razor-cut to accentuate it. This style is best for those who have a robust hairline; the darker the hair, the more striking the appearance. The hold has been refined using a wide-tooth comb, and a skilled barber can guide you on maintenance and might even offer the necessary products for purchase.
#13 French Crop Hairstyle with an Undercut
A French crop hairstyle with an undercut is a timeless haircut that requires minimal styling. With a slightly longer fringe, you’ll achieve a balance of looking polished while remaining low-maintenance.
#14 Chic Quiff with an Added Line Detail
The short quiff with an added line detail is a very popular cut and has been done by many barbers. The back and sides have been faded to the skin and blended up to the midpoint. While the top has been disconnected to keep the length on top. The line has been cut in at the midpoint of the blend, this is one of the best places as it will stand out more. My advice for styling would be to dry some sea salt spray into the top and finish off with styling powder.
#15 Chic Undercut with Spiky Texture
Barber @ Jayson Jay Barber in Isabela, PRHow would you characterize this style?
This hairstyle is an exceptionally creative cut rooted in European trends. It captures significant attention due to its distinctive character.
What sets this unique cut apart is the freestyle approach, allowing it to be suitable for both formal occasions and festive gatherings.
Any tips for those thinking about it?
Consider your daily routine. Some haircuts require maintenance each day. Hair products play a crucial role. Use products that cater to your specific hair type.
#16 Men’s Tapered Undercut Hairstyle
A tapered men’s haircut when combined with an undercut for men is a classic hairstyle that can suit both casual and formal occasions. The gradual fade increases in length on top and serves as a striking complement to the textured length. Ask your barber for a defined faded beard to enhance your jawline.
#17 Extended Pomp with an Undercut
An extended pomp with an undercut is perfect for men with thicker hair. When styling a pomp, it’s ideal to have thicker hair to achieve the desired volume needed. An undercut is the best choice for the sides as it’s quite challenging to seamlessly blend the long length with the extremely short fade.
#18 Disconnected Undercut Style
How would you describe this hairstyle?
This cut is really striking because it’s distinctive in so many different ways. When you first look from the back, you’d think it’s a Mohawk, but in the front, it’s sort of like a slick back/comb-over. It’s not really a combover because it doesn’t fall to one side; instead, it falls to the back but at an angle.
My favorite aspect of it is the double V line in the back that gives it that extra flair!
Any advice for someone considering this style?
As intricate as it may appear, this look is actually pretty straightforward to achieve. It’s one of those wake-up-and-go hairstyles. Literally, all you have to do is comb it to an angle with your fingers. It’s longer on top, so it doesn’t create trouble getting it to sit just right.
It requires minimal effort. You can add a fingertip of TGM Pomade to ensure an all-day hold and a touch of shine. Overall, it gives you that professional, corporate-friendly hairstyle with a subtle hint of swagger in the back!
#19 Trimmed Sides with Longer Top and Fade
How would you characterize this style?
During our consultation, we decided to maintain most of the length on top for maximum volume and texture and that he wanted a mid-drop bald fade. My favorite aspect of this undercut with a fade is how I combined modern and classic elements to shape and shadow that complements his head shape.
Any tips for someone thinking about it?
Master the technique to recreate the style. You just need 5-8 minutes with a blow dryer, hot setting to generate the volume, and cool shot to finalize. I applied a forming cream as a pre-styler before blow drying and a very small amount of texture powder and matte hairspray for a natural free-flowing appearance. This is an ideal style for anyone who appreciates a modern and clean aesthetic that also reflects many of the Euro influences that are currently trending.
#20 Stylish High Skin Fade
How would you describe this look?
The name of this cut is a slick back where the full length is directed towards the back. It is a contemporary, adaptable cut with a zero shave, but it can also complement a longer shave.
Any advice for someone considering it?
I recommend this cut for those who wish to maintain the length on top while enjoying the look of a shorter lower section. For this style, you will need wax to help keep the hair swept back – an excellent finish aided by a little lacquer.
#21 Subtle Low Fade
This low fade undercut allowed the magnificent curls and waves to truly shine. The display happening on top was all due to this subtle yet impactful undercut. If you’re seeking a contemporary look that stands out, low bald fades are currently in vogue.
#22 Bald Fade with Dense Hair
The side-by-side effect of the full side-swept hair and the bald fade creates a stunning contrast. Enjoy effortless styling while maintaining simplicity on the sides.
#23 Stylish Hard Part with High Fade
That high fade men’s haircut with an undercut almost creates the faux hawk appearance. Elevate your style with a much needed hard part.
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