Waves

Sidecut Wavy

One side of the head clipped short, with the remaining length worn in waves swept over from the opposite part.

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The shaved section runs from the temple back over the ear and is usually taken to a short guard rather than bare skin, so it reads as texture rather than a bald patch. Everything else is parted hard above it and falls in waves across the head to the open side, which means the cut can be hidden by dropping the part back toward center. The clipped side grows in fast and shows a fuzzy line within a couple of weeks.

Suitsround, oval, square face shapes. Losing the bulk on one side removes width at the cheek and sets a hard diagonal across the head, which leaves a round or square outline lopsided enough to stop reading wide.
Hair typemedium density, thick, wavy, curly. Thick hair gives the swept side enough mass to cover the part line, and a natural wave or curl hides the join between the clipped section and the length.
UpkeepThe shaved side wants clippers every second or third week at a number two or three guard, while the long side only wants a trim each quarter.
Ask forAsk for a one-sided undercut running temple to mastoid at a two or three guard, with a hard part above it and the length left wavy.

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Questions about Sidecut Wavy

Who does the Sidecut Wavy suit?

It works best on round, oval, square face shapes. Losing the bulk on one side removes width at the cheek and sets a hard diagonal across the head, which leaves a round or square outline lopsided enough to stop reading wide.

Does the Sidecut Wavy work on my hair type?

Best on medium density, thick, wavy, curly hair. Thick hair gives the swept side enough mass to cover the part line, and a natural wave or curl hides the join between the clipped section and the length.

How much upkeep does a Sidecut Wavy need?

The shaved side wants clippers every second or third week at a number two or three guard, while the long side only wants a trim each quarter.

What do I ask my stylist for?

Ask for a one-sided undercut running temple to mastoid at a two or three guard, with a hard part above it and the length left wavy.

Can I try the Sidecut Wavy on my own photo first?

Yes. HairGlam puts the Sidecut Wavy on a photo of your own face in a few seconds, so you can judge it against your face shape and hairline before you book. It is free to download on iPhone and iPad with 12 free looks: 4 haircuts, 4 hair colors and 4 makeup looks, and some looks can also be tried free in your browser at hairglam.app/try.