Undercut hairstyles are very popular among men, however, they can look just as good on women. Many girls go for undercuts and never regret it since this hairstyle creates a special and unique look regardless of the way you make it.
There are many different approaches to undercut hairstyles for women. Some are more obvious than others, and some can be called outrageous. Whatever the approach, the result is unbelievable and will draw all the attention.
Women’s Undercut Hairstyle Ideas
If you are ready to make an undercut but are not exactly sure which one to choose, you can take a look at the 40 different options we found for you.
Don’t worry, you won’t regret your decision since a professionally done undercut is bound to look really special. Don’t try making an undercut at home. No matter how easy a hairstyle looks, it is better to get it done by a professional stylist. Below are some of the most attractive women’s undercut haircuts and hairstyles to rock.
1. Bob with Shaved Side
Take a neat and pretty style like a bob and bump it up to create an edgy undercut hairstyle for Asian women. This look is perfect if you have naturally straight hair. The top portion of hair should swoop away from the shaved hair to let this aspect genuinely shine.
2. Side Braid with Loose Curls
Can’t commit to either shaved hair or medium locks? Undercuts provide so much versatility, so you can rock both. Choose to shave your hair over the ear of your preferred side and let hair sweep over the other. Adding a braid detail can affirm that hair will stay swept over with ease.
3. High and Tight Braids
If your hair is buzzed but you’re in the mood to rock braids, then you’re in luck! All you need is a few inches of growth at the top of the head and shaved hair everywhere else. Find braids in your favorite color and use them for a cool feed-in style.
4. Sleek Nape Undercut
This hairstyle is like a special little secret that can only be revealed when your hair is up. With a look like this, your hair can be kept at any length, even super long. Ask your stylist for a cool nape detail that may even incorporate fresh lines.
5. Ponytail with an Undercut
We love undercuts because they can be as creative as you are. Why not focus the shaved portion solely to one side of your hair? You can even wear a ponytail if your hair is medium or long.
6. Triangular Undercut with Space Buns
Even young girls may want to try medium hair with undercut. Why not go for a triangular shape at the back of the head in a fun color? This style makes rocking space buns or double ponytails and pigtails a total breeze. It’s perfect for the sporty girl.
7. Sweeping Ombre Twists
You’re going to want to pin your hair back at some point, so why not use a shaved portion to help with that naturally? Shave hair from the top of the forehead down to the sideburns and just behind the ear for a little dynamism. This look is easy on twists, too.
8. Face-Framing Curls
Let’s face it, undercuts are edgy. But what if you’re feeling soft or sweet? Bring the two pieces of hair that surround the face forward and curl them with a curling iron or rod. Thick braids can feed out of this style so that they fall over shaved temples, so no one forgets that you’re also a cool chick!
9. Long Red Hair
Here’s one of the longer and more natural styles we talked about. This one doesn’t require you to dye your hair, and it’s great if you’re a natural redhead. These long locks fall down over one shoulder, leaving one side shaved down to stubble.
10. Short Blue Hair with Shaved Side
The same old hairstyles can be boring. This undercut is blue and dark brown to shake things up. The strands are swept back, and there’s a fade on the side with a hard line shaved into it. This definitely captures the dark and edgy vibe you’re going for.
11. Mohawk
Mohawks are definitely a fashionable look for women who want to have an undercut. This one is very tall and longer at the front than it is at the back. The tresses are soft and sleek as they’re styled high, with the sides barely more than stubble.
12. Hidden Geometric Undercut
This is another variety of a subtle undercut. In fact this one doesn’t require any drastic changes. All you need to do is shave just a small part of the hair on the back of your neck and have the rest of it neatly cascade down to reveal the geometrical shave. This is a very neat look.
13. Undercut Pompadour
Want to turn some heads and have a lot of time to get it done? Go for the pompadour. With the sides shaved, it can give off a mohawk vibe. All you will need to do is properly style the top part of your hair into a creative pompadour. Make them all envy you!
14. Half-Up Blonde Hair with a Striped Side Shave
Undercut hairstyle doesn’t necessarily mean short hair. Side undercuts can easily be created without cutting your long locks. In fact, long undercuts are rare, so if your hair is long, it is even easier to make a statement.
15. Undercut with Blunt Bangs
Make the undercut look special by making it seem like there is no undercut at all. Sounds complicated? It isn’t. Shave the back of your head while leaving the top part and the bangs looking like they did before. This low-maintenance cut looks special without any styling.
16. Long Braids
You started out with a subtle undercut but want to go further? Shave the sides as though you are planning to make a mohawk, but leave the unshaved part long enough to make creative braids. The braids will be outlining the undercut and making it even more fabulous.
17. Faux Hawk with an Undercut
Fohawks are quite popular and can be a great start for any woman who is thinking about getting an undercut. Start by cutting your hair short on the sides and leaving it long on top. The shorter you go, the better it will look.
18. Platinum Pixie with Undercut
If doing an undercut is not enough for you, pick a good color to go with it. Platinum blond will look amazing with any standard undercut hairstyle and will allow you to get an amazing look. To make this undercut look even better, let your own darker hair grow out a little in the back.
19. Blonde Ringlet Pixie with Long Bangs
Go for the contrasts. If you make a proper classic undercut on the back of your head, make a voluminous and curly style in front. This contrast will look extremely good and will require no maintenance except for proper brushing. If your hair isn’t curly, get a perm!
20. Short Bob
This is another subtle undercut, which is absolutely invisible from the front. In the front we have a pretty standard good girl bob with neat bangs, while in the back we see an amazing short undercut. A great mix!
21. Teal Space Buns with a Fan-Shaped Nape Design
Undercut hairstyle for girls usually means shaved hair. And shaved hair means art! If your stylist is a real guru, he or she can make wonderful designs on the shaved part of your head. It can be anything from flowers to a self portrait. Give it a try and shock the world!
22. Spunky Babe
This is an undercut hairstyle for a brave girl. A proper shaving must be done in the back. Sides are left very short (and maybe some art included) and some more strands are left near the shaved part to make an impression of hair in the back. This style is complicated, so make sure to find the right barber.
23. Bowl Cut with an Undercut
This is a classical undercut hairstyle for women. The sides and nape are closely cropped, while the rest of the hair forms a rounded bowl-shaped top. Bangs are a must!
24. Spiky Undercut Pixie
This is an undercut which will really make you a star. If you are ready for loads of attention, you can go for this outrageous style. In order to achieve the look, you’d need to shave most of your hair off and leave just a bit on the vertex to experiment with.
25. Lateral comb over
Lateral comb overs look great with undercuts. Leave the hair on top long enough to cover one side of your head and comb it over to create a great disconnected look. Add some asymmetry to make this style seem even better.
26. High Afro with Tapered Sides
Coiled hair can look great with closely cropped sides. Leave the top long enough to create a high afro and style it upward for volume. Keep the sides short to emphasize the contrast.
27. Asymmetrical Bob
A bob hairstyle is a classic look but you can change it up to make an eye-catching different style. Undercut your hair at one side and then flick the rest of your hair over to the other side using an extreme side parting. Color your undercut a contrasting shade to make the style stand out even more.
28. Rolled Pompadour
A rolled pompadour style is a pretty cool choice if you have an undercut, especially if you have contrasting highlights and lowlights in your hair. Bring sections of your hair up from either side and roll it over a barrel brush to create a floppy rolling pompadour style down the center of your head.
29. Long Blonde Waves with a Shaved Side
Natalie Dormer is really rocking this glamorous undercut style. Large soft waves can be achieved by curling your hair with heated rollers and then brushing through the curls without using any hairspray. The undercut gives this feminine style a cool edge.
30. Mohawk with a High Ponytail
Mohawk styles normally only involve a narrow strip of hair down the center of the head, but this fantastic twist on the style is a little bit different. Leaving your hair long at the back of your scalp as well as down the center of your head will allow you to pull all of your hair up into a high ponytail style.
31. Pompadour and Braids
Mix a bunch of different styles together to create a totally unique look. Create a voluminous pompadour with your hair by clipping it in place at the back of your head and allowing the rest to flow down. Braid in small French braids at either side of your pomp.
32. Afro Mohawk
Proudly show off your natural hair by styling it into a fantastic mohawk style. Undercut most of your hair so that the shape of your skull is clearly on show. Tease all of your remaining hair up into a fierce and proud afro hair mohawk.
33. Tiered Platinum Undercut with a Long Front
This cut is seriously very creative. It gives a different length and texture at each distinct point. This kind of an undercut is called the three-layer cut which is definitely a must try.
34. Diagonal Nape Undercut with a Side-Swept Top
This perfectly diagonal line undercut for women is superb for those who want a design without going overboard. This hairstyle is perfect for a professional and grunge-looking modern cut that only very confident personalities can carry.
35. Layered Bob with an Undercut
This distinctive and funky layered bob is perfect for someone who’s willing to go crazy. It creates a part where there is an undercut with straight hair falling downwards. The rest of the hair on the head is set with styling gel towards the front.
36. Undercut with Long Dutch Braids
Undercuts don’t necessarily have to be with short hair only, and this mermaid colored hair is proof of that. This wonderful Dutch braid and shaved undercut give off a very Viking look. It’s perfect for fierce girls who can try something like this.
37. Long Hair with a Hidden Undercut
Sometimes you have to cover your undercuts. As long as you leave your hair long, and have enough volume that shouldn’t be a big problem anyway. That’s where this perfect hairstyle comes in that can double as sleek straight hair hiding a lovely style beneath.
38. Raddest Undercut Ever
Short hair can be the best hair of your life when done well. This rad look is out there, bold and different. Make sure you know what to do when it starts growing. However, this cut can be rocked by all kinds of grunge or biker girls.
39. Space Bun with Multicolored Hidden Undercut
Space buns meet multicolor and undercut. There’s just so much going on in this undercut hairstyle! To achieve this cute look all you have to do is have a hidden undercut at the nape of your neck. Make it multicolored, and you wear the rest of your hair in cute space buns.
40. Creative Curls
If you are going for shaving off part of your hair, it means there are many ways you can deal with the other part. If your hair is curly, leave it as it is in the front, while making an undercut in the back. Add some braids and highlights to make the undercut even more special.
Tips for Choosing the Right Undercut Hairstyle
First and foremost, the undercut style that you choose should emulate your style. This look is all about expression, so make sure that yours portrays who you want to be.
Next, working with your hair type and face shape is essential for finding the look that suits you best. An undercut that shaves half of your head and not the other may be fine for some babes, but if you have thin hair, it is probably not the look for you. On the contrary, a high and tight style for thin hair may be just the thing to conceal your lack of locks.
As for your face shape, you always want your undercut style to accentuate your best features and slim the appearance of your face, whether your hair is cut short or long. If you’re having trouble determining if a style will work for you, consult your stylist or someone you trust beforehand.
We hope that now you have a better idea about an undercut and are ready to try one of them. Most of the options we are offering here are quite low-maintenance and will look great on girls with any hair and face type. Undercut hairstyles are fun! Give it a try!
