Shave both sides symmetrically for a balanced edginess that frames your central length.
Style the long center section with braids, curls, or straight for multiple looks within this dramatic cut.
18: Negative Space Undercut Design
Use your undercut as a canvas for negative space designs where the pattern emerges from the contrast between shaved and slightly longer sections.
This artistic approach creates a subtle dimension.
Rather than completely shaving designs, this technique keeps sections at different lengths.
The subtle height differences create patterns visible through shadow and light.
This sophisticated approach offers more subtlety than fully shaved designs while still adding artistic interest.
19: Occipital Undercut with Long Layers
Focus your undercut at the occipital bone (lower back of the head) while maintaining long layers throughout the rest.
This strategic placement removes bulk where it’s most problematic.
The undercut helps your layers fall more naturally while reducing weight at the back.
Style with volume at the crown to emphasize the contrast between fullness and the sleek undercut.
This practical placement helps thick-haired women manage volume while maintaining length.
20: Sideshave with Extra-Long Opposite Side
Create maximum drama with a complete side shave paired with extra-long hair on the opposite side. This extreme contrast creates a high-fashion silhouette.
Commit to maintaining a significant length difference between sides for maximum impact.
The weight of your extra-long side creates natural sweep and movement across your face.
Style with sleek straightness to emphasize the architectural lines of this bold cut.
21: Undercut Bob Illusion
Create the appearance of a bob from the front while maintaining long length at the back through strategic undercut placement.
This clever cut offers multiple looks in one style.
Undercut the sides and nape while keeping the top layers bob-length or slightly longer.
Allow the very back sections to grow extra long, creating a hidden curtain of length.
This chameleon style appears as a traditional bob from the front but reveals its edge and length from different angles.
Conclusion
Undercuts with long hair offer women the perfect blend of boldness and versatility.
Whether you choose a subtle hidden design or a dramatic half-shave, this combination lets you express different sides of your personality through one striking haircut.
