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- Side Shave
Catalog exampleImages are AI-generated catalog examples. Your real result depends on your stylist’s technique and your hair type.
Side shave hairstyle
The hair on one side is clipped close to the scalp, and everything else is swept over to the opposite side. It’s asymmetric, bold and a little punk. Show it off for impact, or cover it up and it almost disappears.
- Length
- Medium length
- Upkeep
- Medium
- Best textures
- Straight, wavy, curly
- Face shapes
- Oval, round, square, heart, diamond
How would Side Shave look on you?
Try it on my photo1 credit · no credits used until you press CONFIRM · combine with a color and beard in one try
Try it with a color — still one CONFIRM
What to tell your stylist
“I’d like the left side of my head shaved with a #2 guard, from above the ear to the temple. Please keep the rest of my hair long and swept to the right, with a clean line between the shaved section and the long hair.”
Tip: show the result you made in Mane too. A description plus a picture is the clearest brief.
Why choose it
- A bold change you can hide
- Keeps your long hair
- Looks powerful with vivid colors
Keep in mind
- The shaved section needs refreshing every 2–3 weeks
- Growing it out involves an in-between phase
Similar styles
Colors that go well with Side Shave
About Side Shave
In a side shave, the shaved section usually runs from above the ear to the temple. The width of the section and the clipper guard set the effect. The rest of the hair can stay long, so you can change your part and cover the shaved side completely. Lines or patterns can also be added to the shaved area.
The asymmetry breaks the symmetry of the face and draws attention to your features, creating a different but strong effect on round, square and oval faces. The shaved section grows out in two to three weeks, so it needs regular upkeep. Paired with neon pink, purple or turquoise, the look takes on a whole new character.
Can a side shave be grown out?
Yes, but it takes a few months for the shaved side to catch up with the rest. A short cut can bridge the gap in the meantime. Seeing it on your own photo first makes the decision easier.
Which side should be shaved?
Usually the side opposite your natural part, so the rest of the hair falls away from the shaved area easily. Which side of your face you want to highlight matters too.
How many credits does it take to try Side Shave in Mane?
Each CONFIRM costs 1 credit and creates one image. Picking options and browsing uses no credits; a credit is only used when you press CONFIRM, and it’s refunded automatically if the generation fails. You can combine a hairstyle, color and beard in the same CONFIRM. During the beta, credits are bought in the app and the same balance works on the web.
Try it on your own photo in 3 steps
Add your photo
Keep your face centered and well lit. Uploading a photo and picking options uses no credits.
Side Shave is preselected
The studio opens with this choice. Add a color, beard or smile if you like; everything is applied in the same try.
Press CONFIRM
Your result is usually ready in 10–30 seconds. Save your favorite, compare side by side or show it to your stylist.