looked myself in the mirror after a few weeks ‘locked down’ and I was not happy.
I had been away from the barber shop for too long. My style was suffering. I was safe, but I was not looking sharp.
It was dawning on me that this whole ‘not going outside’ thing was going to last (and last and last and last). I finally decided that I needed to take action for myself.
Even if I couldn’t connect with my barber, I still wanted to present my best self to the world around me. I started looking in to maintaining my barbershop-fresh style.
The result? This little run down on the low fade. It might just help you, too!
Capiche! Sound Good?
Undercuts
If you want a hairstyle that gives you a little extra swag, the undercut might be for you.
What is an undercut haircut nowadays? Look around you, and you’ll notice that undercut hairstyles are no longer the geeky bowl cuts from the 80’s.
The undercut mens style has evolved
There are tons of undercut styles that suits all sorts of face shapes. read on to check out the most popular undercut styles an undercut for what looks best on you.
Soft Undercut
Still asking yourself ‘should I get an undercut?’ First try a medium fade, which is a popular undercut haircut men get, to see how you fancy it. Stock up on men’s hair pomade and test out these different styles to find which one you like the best. If you want to get more adventurous, get a men’s undercut fade the next time you hit up the barber. Put your skills to test and match your new cut with the slick back for a whole new world of style.
If you are ready to go all in on your undercut style, check out the below.
THE POMPADOUR FADE
The classic men’s long undercut, the pompadour fade, is set apart from other undercut hairstyle men are currently wearing for its classy vintage hair puff. Think American leather jackets, white tees, and faded jeans, you know, the style your dad would wear in his younger years. The style is the absolute retro look with a modern touch that hardly needs any effort. It’s a great men’s undercut fade to do when you want a long hair undercut men look great in.
How to Style a Pompadour Fade
First work your men’s hair pomade into damp hair to help style the hair. Use pomade that is not too shiny.
Use a comb to part your hair to the side and use a hairdryer to dry down the sides of your hair. Now it’s time to get that ledge pompadour shape. Blow dry the front of your hair and use a brush to comb your hair upwards and towards the back. Then take more of that men’s hair pomade and work it generously into your hair with your fingers. With a brush, shape those locks upwards and away from your side part. Finish off the hair by combing back stray hairs so the top of your hair is perfectly slicked back.
Wanting to take things up still another level?
Ask your barber to give you a skin fade around your back and sides, while leaving the length on the top of the head, to really make the pompadour stand out.
THE QUIFF
The Quiff is one of those men’s undercut styles that looks great on everyone. The best part? No tools besides your hairdryer is needed. It’s so simple even you can do it. All you need is a styling spray. If you don’t have styling spray, you can also use a lightweight hair wax for men for some added volume to your Quiff.
How to Style a Quiff
First use a hairdryer on damp hair and blow dry so that your hair is facing forwards. Then take your styling spray or hair and moustache wax and slather it in with your fingers. For extra hold, use pomade. If you want more volume, scrunch your hair upwards while using the blow dryer.
The thing about an undercut hairstyle men don’t realise is that the volume will deflate throughout the day. Prevent that by switching your hair dryer to the coldest setting. The air will let the shape set without having the heat from a hotter setting melt the product. You want to look like a groomed lad, not a greasy lad! Blow over your hair for 30 seconds to lock in the hairstyle. If you feel like you added too much texture, you can tone it down with some hair wax.
THE SLICK BACK
Undeniably cool, this men’s long undercut is professional while giving that annoying bloke at work (we all know the one) a run for his money. Not only does it look great, any one of you lads can do it. It’s one of those undercut hairstyle men can easily do at home with some hair gel for men. It looks better with longer hair, so ask your barber for a long hair undercut men style, which means a skin to medium fade on the bottom and sides, with your hair staying long at the top.
How to Slick Back Hair
Now the actual hair styling. Take a deep breath, you can do this. First shape your damp hair back with a hairdryer with your fingers. A slick back wouldn’t be complete without the classic shine, so take your favourite hair gel for men, and run it through your hair with your fingers. This gives shine to your hair while making your hair stay down all day. If you like the look of the scruffy American hipster, try a messy slick back, which is ace with longer hair. Use a blow-dryer and a comb to go against your part, then comb it in the direction of your part, letting the sides of your hair hang off your face.
