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11 Undercut Hairstyles Proving Shaven Heads Are Seriously Glam

Feeling the buzz.

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Undercuts - more than just a badass way to reinvent your go-to 'do, shaved undercuts can help to keep super thick hair under control and shape a shorter pixie crop. But yes, mainly, they look totally awesome.

'The best way to wear an undercut is really down to personal style,' says John Frieda Creative Director, Leigh Keates. 'But I’d say an undercut at the nap of the neck is the most versatile. You can hide it when your hair is done or share a glimpse of a more adventurous side when your hair is up. If someone chooses an undercut, they tend to be quite daring in their style choices so I’m sure they’ll still be able to wear the style with confidence, however they choose to wear it.'

On top of that, if you're blessed with a gloriously thick head of hair then undercuts have a practical application as well. 'It’s a great way of removing some of the bulk in very thick hair,' explains Keates. 'To keep an undercut looking clean, you will need to have it shaved regularly however, your daily routine could free up as it makes drying and styling far easier and quicker.'

From Keke Palmer's side shave to Halle Berry's graphic buzz work, read on for all the undercut hair inspo proving shaved heads are still seriously glam.

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Keke Palmer

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Do as Keke Palmer does and work a fringe, an updo and an undercut at the same time.

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Scarlet Johansson

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Frame more delicate features with an androgynous undercut.

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3

Kelly Osborne

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The great thing about an undercut? You can hide or reveal your new tattoo as you wish.

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Toga

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Who said an undercut couldn't be high fashion? Keep your brows bushy and your sides shaved to nail the look.

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5

Katy Perry

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Go for long on the top, super short on the sides Katy Perry style.

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Tilda Swinton

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Keep an undercut chic with a platinum blonde crop like Tilda.

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Halle Berry

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Don't be afraid to go for more complex designs in your undercut a la Halle Berry.

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Scarlet Johansson

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Proving undercuts look just as epic on the red carpet, Scarlet Johansson's golden crop makes a statement with its shaved sides.

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Kelly Osborne

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Retro rockabilly quiffs look epic with a fuzzy undercut.

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Natalie Dormer

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Hollywood red carpet on one side, braid in the middle and grade 1 undercut on the other.

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Halsey

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Give bubblegum pink hair an edgy update with an asymmetrical undercut.

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George Driver was the former Senior Beauty Editor - Digital at ELLE UK.

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