Return of the undercut


Return of the undercut

Take Miley Cyrus' lead to sport the hottest haircut of the season

By TANVI DAGLI  March 12th, 2014

NEYSA MENDES, 30

Music and arts publicist

“Haircuts are the simplest way to change things up, and I like to experiment every few years. My hair is naturally curly, so this is a good low-maintenance style. I just scrunch the curls with my fingers and I’m good to go. It’s such a fun look, and it’s changed how I dress – less feminine, more edgy. It’s like getting to be someone new for a little while.”

HAIRSTYLIST Karishma Dalal

HERO PRODUCT TIGI Bead Head Foxy Curls

Floral-print shirt, Rs 3,990, floral-print blazer, Rs 4,990; both Mango. Rhinestone stud, Rs 1,145 (set of 20), Accessorize. Layered pearl and rhinestone necklace, Rs 990, Blur

TULLIKA SONAM WANGDI, 26

Ad film producer

“My hair is incredibly moody. I needed a change, and had been contemplating getting an undercut for a while; I think what pushed me to do it was Mumbai’s humidity. This sharp, angular cut also spotlights my high cheekbones.”

HAIRSTYLIST Sana Khan at Asif The Salon, Juhu

HERO PRODUCT MoroccanOil Treatment Oil

Silk dress with collar, Rs 1,695, Koovs.com. Cat-eye sunglasses, 10,580, Dolce & Gabbana. Rhinestone studs, Rs 1,345 (set of 20), Accessorize. Unplug metal brooch, Rs 4,500, Eina Ahluwalia

ZAHABIA LACEWALLA, 25

Make-up artist and hairstylist

“I’m the same person inside, of course, but the undercut has brought out a fun, quirky aspect of my personality. It’s a great way to reduce excess volume and it really makes a statement.”

HAIRSTYLIST Zingranwon Shatsang at Zido Salon

HERO PRODUCT TIGI Bed Head Small Talk and Schwarzkopf OSiS Sparkler Shine Spray

Embroidered organza shirt, Rs 10,000, Morphe by Shenali Sema. Plastic ear cuff, Rs 400, Blur

AVANI YASHWIN, 26

Hairstylist and salon owner

“I’ve always worn my hair short; this is the longest it’s been in a while. It’s perfect – I can wear it like a pixie crop when I choose to, or put all my hair up to give the illusion of a bob. Some days, I put bows and braids in it and others, I wear it long, curly and messy. Hair is my chocolate. It’s the most therapeutic thing and every haircut makes me feel pumped.”

HAIRSTYLIST Does her own hair

HERO PRODUCT “Any kind of texturising or curl-defining leave-in product works to exaggerate the longer bits while keeping the undercut super flat, and to play up the asymmetry.”

Patchwork jacket (worn back to front), Rs 11,500, Karishma Shahani. Plastic and metal sunglasses, Rs 790, The Source. Plastic earrings, Rs 550, Blur