Hair Dictionary – U

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Undercoat is the underlying pigment in hair, and this is one of the most important factors to keep in mind when choosing a colour. The undercoat colour will affect the end result, and the colourist must formulate the shade correctly.

Undercut - A unisex haircut whereby the top section of hair is held in place whilst a section underneath is cut short, thus making the top longer and creating a hang over of hair. It was popular in the 90s, and has had a resurgence of popularity recently. Reference: Rihanna.

Upstyle - A simple or elaborate style often created by a stylist for a special occasion such as a wedding. We have some very talented stylists at Stevie English who specialise in fancy upstyles.