What’s the edgiest hair trend? Shaved sides, of course! Whether it’s simple designs or intricate works of art, the undercut and sidecut are making their mark on millennials. Oh, if you thought you had to shave your head for a cool shaved hairstyle, think again! You don’t need to have short hair to sport an undercut either.
Intrigued? Check out this tutorial for a braided undercut hairstyle that you can do easily at home!
DIY Braided Undercut Hairstyle
What You Need
- Hair brush
- Blowdryer
- Straightening iron
- Elastic band
- Hair clips
- Bobby pins
- Hairspray
How To Do
- Wash your hair and let it air-dry for a bit until it is just damp. Use a blow dryer and hair brush to dry your hair the rest of the way. Brush your hair forward, starting at the roots and pushing your hair toward your forehead, while blow drying it.
- Curl your hair in small sections with the help of a straightening iron. You can use hairspray to set the curls.
- Part your hair down the middle from the back until the crown. Leaving out the hair at the front, clip up one half of the divided section.
- Begin French braiding from the back hairline with the other section.
- Once you reach the crown, pin the braid to secure it in place.
- Repeat the same with the other section of hair.
- Arrange your curls, so they fall on your forehead like bangs and finish off with a few spritzes of hairspray.
It’s time to check out the top 40 masterpiece undercut designs that you will definitely want to try out!
20 Best Braided Hairstyles With Shaved Sides
1. Long Mohawk Braid
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Jennifer Hudson knows how to bring it! Gel the sides of your hair and comb it back to give it a faux shaved sides look. Gather all your hair at the mohawk section and weave it in a long braid.
2. Mohawk Side Braid With Side Lines
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Keeping with up the previous theme, this haircut is minimalistic but in no way shabby. An undercut can really jazz up a short hairstyle like a bob or a pixie cut. If you want to go for a slightly bolder look, add some linear designs one side.
3. Blonde Highlighted Braided Undercut
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Blonde hair can make everything better! If you agree, this hairstyle is for you. Keep your roots dark and color the rest of your hair blonde. Add some height to your hair by backcombing it. Gather your hair at the mohawk section and weave it in a braid.
4. Rat-Tail Braid Undercut
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The undercut started out as a haircut invented for people who couldn’t afford a barber. Now, it has become one of the most fashionable and sought-after cuts. But if you don’t want to shave your hair, a faux look is a brilliant alternative. Just look at this messy rat-tail braid undercut sported by Keke Palmer. Doesn’t it look retro with a modern twist?
5. Intricate Twisted Braid Undercut
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You can do elegant hairstyles even with shaved sides. If you love edgy looks but are looking for something classy, this is it! Simply weave your hair in big stitches, tie the ends in knots, and pin them up.
6. Multiple Braided Sidecut
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This sidecut hairstyle is uber cool and edgy. Weave your hair in lots of small braids. Connect them with safety pins to add a punk touch. It might take a little more time to do than your normal hairdo, but it’s totally worth it.
7. Mohawk With Rat-Tail Braid
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Kelly Osborne shows us why she’s at the top of the game with this hairstyle. No one pulls off pastel lilac the way she does. If you have fine hair, this is a great way to flaunt a sidecut with a braid. If you want to make the ‘do look a little fuller, backcomb your hair before braiding it.
8. Heavily Braided Undercut
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If there’s one thing I’ve learned from the black braids trend, it’s that the more the braids, the better the hairstyle! So, if you have kinky locks and love sporting protective styles, try out this braided mohawk look.
9. Braided French Twist Braid
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The French twist is phenomenal. It is one of the most popular red carpet hairstyles. To take it up a notch, pair it with shaved sides and add some height to it by teasing your hair at the top. Then, French twist your hair and tuck the ends underneath.
10. Fulani Braided Undercut
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Alicia Keys sported Fulani braids for her song Fallin, and it’s been trending the world over ever since then. It’s a great way to jazz up any hairstyle. Try them out if you have an undercut on both sides and a layered cut.
11. Pinned Braided Shaved Sides
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If you’re on the fence about an undercut with shaved sides, try this look. Get just one side shaved. Kelly Osbourne shows us how to style this haircut like a boss! You can accessorize with safety pins or decorative pins.
12. Side-Swept Shaved Side Braid
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If you love being creative, you can experiment with your undercut. Just look at this sidecut. Keep the rest of your hair to one side with a French braid. Pair this look with a fancy ear cuff, and you are ready to slay!
13. One-Sided Braid
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I get that not everyone wants to go all out and get a crazy pattern shaved on their head. So, this is an edgy alternative. You can fake a shaved sidecut by French braiding your hair close to your scalp.
14. Boho Braid With Undercut
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If you have a side cut then this boho look is for you! Take a page from Cassie Ventura and weave a loose braid. Allow strands of hair to fall free of the braid, so it looks more boho.
15. Side Braids With Undercut
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You don’t need to braid your hair just to create a faux undercut. Braids can be used to accentuate the shaved sides and the rest of your hair as well. Braids can flaunt your highlights and natural hair color well.
16. Fishtail Braid Faux Undercut
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Talk about over the top hairstyles! If you love epic hairdos, I’m sure you’re drawn to this look like a moth to a flame. Beyonce is has stunning hair and knows how to style it as well.
17. Cornrow Undercut
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If you have kinky hair, some cornrows can help you create a faux undercut look. The best part about this hairstyle is that you can play around with patterns and braiding styles to create a unique look.
18. Mohawk Braided Undercut
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Kelly Osbourne is giving us yet another gem of a hairdo! If you have shaved your sides but the center hair is growing out, this is a great way to style your hair. Divide your hair into sections and weave each section into a braid. Simply join the braids with hairpins to create this look.
19. Loose Braided Undercut
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Well defined lines clearly seem to be an undercut favorite, especially when the sides have been shaved neatly. Gather your center hair and French braid it, starting from the nape of your neck. Keep the braid loose and use gel or mousse to maintain neat lines.
20. Mohawk Fishtail Undercut
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A mohawk, a braid, and shaved sides walk into a bar. There’s no joke here because this hairstyle looks stunning! Gather your hair at the center and backcomb it to add height. Then, braid the hair neatly. Spritz on some hairspray on to set your hairstyle in place.
Those were our picks of the top 20 braided styles with shaved sides. Which one would you love to try out? Comment below to let us know!
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