Undercut

A hairstyle where the sides and back are cut very short or shaved while the top is left significantly longer. The sharp contrast creates a bold, modern look that can be styled in many ways.

Category: Grooming.

In men's style, "undercut" belongs to the Grooming family of terminology. For the full A–Z reference of men's fashion and grooming vocabulary, see the Men's Style Glossary.

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