The Undercut Fade: 25 Cool Styles to Elevate Your Look

The undercut fade, some would say, is edgy, fresh, and certainly not for the risk averse. The fade style builds on the fade’s lines and precision by leaving a distinct undercut. It delivers a stylish, sharp, and confident look. The undercut fade represents the fusion of unravelled precision and creativity, giving it the status of one of the hottest styles for men.

Now that you’ve taken into consideration the practicality of the undercut fade and whether it’s your first time with this style or you’re updating your existing fade and are curious about the best styles, here, we will highlight the best styles that are bound to elevate your confidence at your next barber appointment.

Top 25 Undercut haircuts for men:

1. Classic Undercut Fade

The classic undercut fade is a style that has always been around and isn’t going away anytime soon. A fusion of retro and modern: a sleek shorter side and longer top (with volume). Giving you a timeless and fresh appearance.

The beauty of this cut is that you can slick the hair back (old school) or tousle the hair with texture and keep it casual. If you like beards and add a full beard, this can bring some strong definition to your jawline.

2. Clean Low Fade Undercut

The clean low fade undercut brings sophistication and subtlety and is a low fade and clean. The low fade starts around the ears, giving this cut a polished and clean finish and making it an easy cut to maintain. The longer top contrasts well with the clean and faded sides.

Just a little blow-drying will create volume, or for a more relaxed ambience, you could finger comb with some styling product for an easygoing, wavy style.

3. Classy Taper Fade Undercut

The taper fade undercut fade is the stylistic happy medium between classic and modern hairstyles. The taper fade undercut includes the taper fade that transitions and gradually fades, and the magnitude of an undercut makes for a perfect as little or as much styling as you like for any occasion.

Depending on how long you have the top, you can go from a slick shorter style to a style with some volume and body. With a fine-tooth comb and a long-lasting product, you will have a sharp look!

4. Edgy High Fade Undercut

Want to go bold? Then the edgy high undercut fade is for you! The high fade takes it to the next level by starting high on the head and providing a dramatic contrast to the longer top section. This cut is definitely for the daring! Even if the slick back is the traditional style of this haircut, don’t be afraid to switch it up with a spiky or textured style to show off your personality!

5. Timeless Tapered Undercut

The timeless tapered undercut is a little less in your face, with the tapering starting just a little bit higher on the sides, but in the end you still have a clean, stylish, sophisticated fade that goes from short to long and a style that looks just as good when worn slick as it does when worn swept up.

For added volume, you can use a round brush and blow-dryer just in the front section, and you’ll have a polished look for the office or a night out.

6. Disconnected Undercut

This look was for guys that are ready to make a statement with contrast! The disconnected undercut has contrast between the top and the back and sides, which is a great visual statement. It’s BIG, it’s bold, it’s barbershop daring, and it’s NOT for the shy guy. This cut works particularly for round-shaped faces, providing structural balance and definition where it belongs. If you want more drama, add a skin fade or take it down to a fully buzzed look with blendable sides.

7. Modern Skin Fade Undercut

The modern skin fade undercut is the sleekest, boldest, and highest-fashion undercut style. The fade transitions gradually into the skin, creating a clean look, while the top level allows versatility, styled or messy. shaved lines can be added for something exciting, or you can make it simple and clean. This look is also limitless!

8. Long Hair with Low Taper Fade Undercut

If you want to keep your hair long but want to try an undercut, the long hair with a low taper fade undercut is a great option. The taper fade on the sides provides a clean appearance, while the top numbers (how much weight you want) allow you to play with texture, messy or slick. An ideal look for guys that love the natural look but want to increase their edge

9. Balanced Mid Fade Undercut

The balanced mid-fade undercut is a great choices if you are looking for something that is in between. A mid fade is that clean and trendy fade that starts around the temples that shows a nice transition from top to sides. It’s clean and fresh and can be styled with some volume at the front to give it a youthful, energetic feel.

10. Casual Messy Brush Back with Disconnected Undercut Fade

The casual messy brush-back casual look works for more of a casual or stylish look. With the sides and back faded and the front brushed back, this creates a combination of being stylish but rugged at the same time. I like to think of this as a low-effort cut since it does not require much styling at all. You simply let your hair air dry, and after it dries, apply any light product for the no-fuss fresh look.

11. Rebellious Burst Fade Undercut

If you’re a little more rebellious, try out a burst fade undercut! The burst fade adds a fun modern spin on this style with the curved semicircle fade around the ears. It is good for any style, whether it be a pompadour, mohawk, or textured. This cut is great for showing off your personality and going for a bold feel.

12. Stylish Curly Hair with Faded Undercut

If you have curly hair, the curly hair with a faded undercut is a great one! The fade helps balance out the volume on the sides so that your natural curls can shine at the top. Just apply a curl-enhancing product for definition, and you’re all set for a stylish look that is fresh and functional. This haircut is a great way to manage your texture and natural curl pattern with low effort.

13. Mohawk Undercut Fade

The Mohawk undercut fade combines two bold styles to create a daring hairstyle. The boldness of the skin fade allows for an extreme contrast to the fullness of the mohawk style. You are able to wear the mohawk slicked or styled up; either way, it is a bold hairstyle that will turn heads!

14. Man Bun Hairstyle with Low Temp Fade Undercut

The man bun hairstyle with a low temp fade undercut mixes the styles of clean-cut with trendy. The low temp fade sides fade into the top bun nicely, giving a well-blended, clean-cut version of the bun style. Whether you wear your bun slicked back or pulled back with a few loose strands, this hairstyle will always look “on fleek”!

15. Textured Pompadour with Undercut Drop Fade

The textured pompadour with undercut drop fade is a stylish look that is a mix of classic and modern. The pompadour adds height and volume, while the drop fade will add clean lines around the ears. This style can be finished with a high-shine product or a matte product; either way, you are going to turn heads!

16. Clean Mid Undercut Fade with Awesome Design

A mid undercut fade with an awesome design is a classy, eye-catching way to edit your hairstyle. You can add geometric patterns to your design or simple slashes; either way, you will be sure to have a look that no one else has. This is a hairstyle that allows you to show your inner artistic designer. With Hipster Faux Hawk with

17. Beard and Undercut Fade

Pairing a classic faux hawk with a new undercut fade and a beard gives this hairstyle a sense of ruggedness while being simultaneously stylish. The undercut fade gives the appearance of being well groomed and sharp, while the faux hawk provides volume and length. If you’re interested in a trendy masculine look, finish the style off with a full beard.

18. Slicked Back Undercut Fade

The slicked-back undercut fade is a sophisticated, stylish look complemented with an undercut fade that can be worn both professionally and casually. The slick back is form flattering, while the sides are sharply faded. The look has sophisticated boldness. Use pomade for shine and polish and paste for a natural matte finish.

19. Textured Crop and Undercut Fade

With a textured crop and undercut fade, you get the best of both worlds with the sharpness of the fade and the modern edge of a messy, cropped soldier’s top. With a textured crop and undercut fade, you will continue to keep your hair looking cool while requiring little maintenance. This look is also great for guys with thick hair who want to keep it somewhat messy but thin out the volume.

20. Undercut Bald Fade

The undercut bald fade is one cool, clean, and dramatic look. In the bald fade you fade the sides right down to the skin and keep the top long and full. This bald fade is powerful, bold, and an extreme look for guys who want to stand out in a crowd.

21. High-Volume Comb-Over with Undercut Fade

The high-volume comb-over with undercut fade brings together the classic comb-over style and combines it with the defining elements of an undercut fade. This style brings height and structure to the top of your hair, and the undercut and fade bring a clean and neat look to the sides of your hair. You can’t go wrong with this classic style that adds some volume and classical styling.

22. Burst Fade with Undercut

The burst fade with undercut takes a classic cut and plays with the styling in a way that the fade curves around the ear and takes on a burst fade effect. The longer portion of the top gives the style a vintage vibe, which means it’s great for someone looking for a less common and more creative hairstyle.

23. Pompadour with Undercut Fade

For a classic, bold, and timeless look, look to the pompadour with undercut fade. The contrast of the undercut with the high volume of the pompadour provides great structure and volume to the top of your hair. This style looks great with both short and medium-length hair. The pompadour can be styled with a matte or high-sheen product, and you will get great results either way.

24. Flat Top Undercut Fade

The flat top undercut fade is a bold, classic style that was distinctively popular in the 90s but has made a huge resurgence. The contrast of the flat top with the sharp and faded sides brings an impactful structure to the top of your hair. A great hairstyle for someone looking to stand out in the crowd. This is a great haircut option for guys with thick and straight hair.

25. Shaggy Undercut Fade

If you are looking for something more relaxed and a little on the grunge side, check out the shaggy undercut fade. The top is messy and fluffy, while the sides are faded to give it an undone look. A shaggy undercut fade is effortlessly stylish, which is ideal for guys with wavy or other textured hair.

What’s an Undercut Fade?

• An undercut fade is a fusion of the two classic techniques—the fade and the undercut.
• The ‘fade’ portion of the undercut fade tapers the long top hair into a short haircut gradually, while the undercut creates a stark contrast between the long hair on the top and the faded sides, often creating a disconnected look.
• Together, the fade and the undercut create a strong, high-fashion haircut that you can wear for any occasion.

Why Do I Choose An Undercut Fade?

• An undercut fade is perfect for men that want a high-style look while maintaining low at-home upkeep. An undercut fade is a stylish yet manageable haircut, as it offers a lot of versatility and multiple hairstyles with the top length, where some can go with a short, slicked-back type of hairstyle, and others can go with a more voluminous, textured hairstyle.
• An undercut fade also works well with any face shape and hair type, making it a favorite for men who want to take their look to a whole new level.
• An undercut fade offers an infinite combination of possible hairstyles. An undercut fade can be styled to your liking; you can go for a clean, trimmed look like a lot of guys, or a messy, lived-in kind of haircut, or possibly even a daring mohawk.
• where either way, you have the feasibility to choose (in style) and explore whatever lengths and shapes you’d like. Ready to get yourself one? If so, your barber is eagerly equipped to give you your own undercut fade.

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