# Modern Haircut Diagrams These Illustrated Guides Layout Different Variations of the Men's Undercut By David Ingram | Published 2015-11-19 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modern-haircut References: [designtaxi](http://designtaxi.com/news/382069/Detailed-Diagrams-Of-The-Trendiest-Men-s-Hairstyles-Today/) & [thevenusface](http://thevenusface.com/infographic-13-creative-undercut-variations-for-men/) Men's beauty and hairstyle website The [Venus Face](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pubic-hair-skin) has put together a handy illustrated guide of different variations of a popular modern haircut for men. The specific modern haircut in question is the popular [undercut hairstyle for men](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hall-of-fade). The undercut is basically defined by featuring very short sides and a back that contrast with longer hair on top. As this guide illustrates, the basic undercut can be tweaked and adjusted to form a number of different styles depending on your preference. The illustrated guide features different undercut styles like 'The Flat-Top Undercut,' 'The Messy Curly Fade' and 'The 90s Slicked Back' with easy-to-follow directions that explain the type of fade, hair length and styling steps. Use these handy guides next time you [head to your barber](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mr-brothers-cut-club) to get exactly what you're looking for in an undercut hairstyle. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.9/10 - Popularity: 100% | Activity: 99% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hair](https://www.trendhunter.com/hair) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Customized Hairstyles:** Opportunity for hair salons to offer personalized undercut styles based on individual preferences and facial features. - **Multifunctional Barber Guides:** Potential for technology companies to develop interactive haircut guides that can be accessed on smartphones or tablets. - **Diverse Styling Techniques:** Chance for grooming product manufacturers to create specialized styling products for different variations of the undercut hairstyle. ### Where This Applies - **Hair Salons:** A business opportunity for hair salons to specialize in undercut hairstyles and offer tailored services to customers. - **Technology:** The tech industry can capitalize on developing virtual haircut guides to assist barbers in styling different variations of undercuts. - **Grooming Products:** Manufacturers of hair styling products can tap into the undercut trend by creating specialized products for achieving various undercut styles. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Virtual Hairstyle Previews](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-hairstyleapp.md) - [Personalized AI Style](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cutmuse.md) - [Virtual Hair Trimming Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wahl-style-selector.md) - [Self-Haircutting Clippers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wahl-self-cut-pro.md) - [Camera-Equipped Hair Clippers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cutcam.md) - [AI-Based Salon Try-Ons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/perfect-corp.md) - [Mens Haircare Bundles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mens-haircare-bundles.md) - [AI Hair Style Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tryhairstyles.md) - [Layerable Hair Stylers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-numbers-by-mdlondon.md)