Bowl cut and under cut photos

Under cut

This is an under cut. An under cut differs from a bowl cut in that the hair is clipped one or two inches underneath the "bowl". The undercut retains its shape better when the head is shaken. (Photos provided by Creative Clipper Designs.)

Dipped bowl cut

In a regular bowl cut the hair is cut in a straight "bowl line" around the head. In a dipped bowl cut, as shown above, the "bowl line" is adjusted to follow the curvature around the ears and then dips an inch or two at the back of the head. This cut allows the clipped or shave part to be cut higher without giving a "cup cake" appearance. (Photo provided by Creative Clipper Designs.)

Squareback bowl cut with dipped bowl

This type of bowl cut does not have the sides and back cut down to the skin underneath the bowl. Hair on the side and back is left at length anywhere from 1/8" to 3/8" and the edges are squared off along the bottom of theback, around the ears, and at the bottom of the sideburns. This cut has a sharp look while having a little growth look to it without looking shaggy. (Photos and text provided by Creative Clipper Designs.)

Dipped bowl cut vs. Parallel bowl cut

These two views show the difference between a dipped bowl cut and a parallel or straight bowl cut. In the parallel bowl cut, the ridge of the bowl is cut to the same height completely around the head. In the dipped bowl, the back is left longer in the back and follows the contour of the ears. (Photos and text provided by Creative Clipper Designs.)

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