7. Soft Rounded Wedge Cut with Nape Undercut
Setup Method
The soft rounded wedge cut with a nape undercut reimagines a classic seventies retro silhouette with modern weight-distribution techniques. This cut features a hidden, cropped undercut along the lower nape, over which rounded, graduated layers fall to create a smooth, curved bowl-like perimeter around the ears and occipital ridge. The internal undercut eliminates thick, bulky hair clusters at the base of the neck, allowing the upper layers to drape smoothly and form a clean, rounded shape. This design is exceptionally effective for women with thick, coarse, or wiry hair who want a controlled, lightweight short style that stays neat throughout humid weather.
To set up this rounded cut, isolate the lower nape area below the occipital bone with a horizontal parting and clip the upper hair away. Use clippers with a medium guard or close shear-over-comb cutting to crop the isolated nape section closely to the head. Release the upper hair in horizontal tiers, cutting along a graduated forty-five-degree elevation to establish a soft, rounded wedge perimeter that covers the top edge of the undercut. Apply a nickel-sized amount of smoothing lotion to damp hair to control frizz. Blow-dry using a medium curved paddle brush, directing the airflow downward to follow the rounded curve of the head, finishing with a drop of nourishing hair oil smoothed over the surface.