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Undercut with short sides and long top, front viewCatalog example

Images are AI-generated catalog examples. Your real result depends on your stylist’s technique and your hair type.

Hairstyle · Short

Undercut hairstyle

The sides and nape are short or faded, while the top is noticeably longer. The sharp contrast between the two lengths creates a modern silhouette, and the top can be styled back, to the side or messy.

Length
Short
Upkeep
Medium
Best textures
Straight, wavy
Face shapes
Oval, round, square, diamond

How would Undercut look on you?

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1 credit · no credits used until you press CONFIRM · combine with a color and beard in one try

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What to tell your stylist

“I’d like an undercut. Please take the sides and nape down to a #2 with a clear disconnection from the top. Leave more than finger-length on top so I can style it back or to the side.”

Tip: show the result you made in Mane too. A description plus a picture is the clearest brief.

Why choose it

  • Makes the face look slimmer
  • The top is open to lots of styles
  • Removes bulk from thick hair

Keep in mind

  • The sides need clippers every 2–3 weeks
  • The top needs styling product every day

Similar styles

Colors that go well with Undercut

About Undercut

In an undercut, the sides are usually clipped short with a clear line between them and the top. In the faded version, the sides get gradually longer as they go up. The top is left finger-length or longer, and that length decides how flexible the styling can be.

Short sides slim the face, so it works on round faces too. On square and diamond faces, it emphasizes the jaw and cheekbones. Brushed back it looks classic; left messy it looks younger. The short sides grow quickly, so regular upkeep is part of the deal.

What’s the difference between an undercut and a fade?

With a fade, the sides get gradually longer from the bottom up and blend softly into the top. An undercut keeps the sides short and the top long, with a clear contrast between them. You can try both on the same photo.

Does an undercut work on wavy hair?

Yes. On wavy hair, the top gets natural volume and texture, and the short sides keep the wave from puffing out.

How many credits does it take to try Undercut 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

  1. Add your photo

    Keep your face centered and well lit. Uploading a photo and picking options uses no credits.

  2. Undercut is preselected

    The studio opens with this choice. Add a color, beard or smile if you like; everything is applied in the same try.

  3. Press CONFIRM

    Your result is usually ready in 10–30 seconds. Save your favorite, compare side by side or show it to your stylist.

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