BY April Anne Villena

From being a runway and editorial haircut to being a constant hype, the undercut continues to be a staple hair trend for men. Perfect for any hair type and color, the undercut can be styled in so many ways which is why most men have branded it their favorite. Balancing the messy look with a sleek and clean cut, the undercut comes in a range of slick combed finish to edgy bad boy looks, and many more emerging styles.

But among the many ways to flaunt it, we’ve gathered 5 of the hottest undercut hairstyles that every dapper man should try.

Classy-Cool Undercut

It’s all about precision and structure with this one. Finely comb the top section to show off tight and divided corners until resembling a cool pompadour. This cut features a slick back held together by hair gel or pomade. Ultimate inspiration for the classy-cool undercut goes to David Beckham for flaunting the undercut perfectly in any fancy schmancy event.

Mohawk-Inspired Undercut

Get the modern bad boy look and give it a stylish flare by reinventing the classic Mohawk with a sleek finish. Featuring a completely clean and side cut to give off an edgy look, this undercut style is best combed upward with a tinge of messy grunge. Along with wax and the use of a blow dryer, play around with volume and direction when styling the center portion.

Slicked Back Undercut

An angled type of undercut hairstyle, a slicked back features a classic brush up look and is best worn with a semi-matte finish. Style the elongated part of your hair backwards as if like a pompadour. Its difference with the classy-cool is that it highlights a layered effect showing off more direction of the tapered top portion of your hair. The best hair products to use with this style are those with a medium hold fixation and a matte.

Side Swept Undercut

By the name itself it’s quite obvious. It’s all about combing over your hair over the sides and this makes for a great way to show off the undercut fade or cleanly razored side. It’s a preppy makeover worn in a slightly messy and parted style. Better matched with casual and laid-back outfits, the side swept undercut is better styled with a light to medium hold pomade or wax and grease.

Messy and Puffy Undercut

Let it hang loose and natural — this one for the lover of casuals and rugged looks. Although it may sound as if lacking in preparation in style, don’t be fooled. This undercut style needs prep work otherwise you’d be left sporting an overly messy and explosive set of locks. To achieve that effortless look, use your palms to set your style and your fingers to rake through your hair and give it a slight untidy effect. You might also want to stock up on matte clay and hair cream products if you’re thinking of pursuing this one.

Gentlemen, get your haircuts on point and take inspiration from these trending undercut hairstyles.Try this now!