Pompadour undercut: what it is, who it suits and what to tell your barber

Pompadour undercut is a medium-length cut listed under men's cuts in the FitMyFace catalog. The catalog describes it this way: a distinct voluminous pompadour with a high swept-back front and closely undercut sides.

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Who it suits

The catalog lists round, oval, square and diamond face shapes as suiting the pompadour undercut. It marks long (oblong) faces as a weaker fit for this cut.

For a round face: Add height on top and keep the sides slimmer to lengthen the face. For an oval face: Balanced proportions: most cuts work, so pick for your lifestyle. For a square face: Soften a strong jaw with texture, layers and movement.

The catalog pictures it on straight hair. The catalog says a stylist can usually cut it on straight and wavy hair, and leaves curly and coily hair off that list, so ask a stylist who works with your texture.

Barber card summary

Top: 11 cm (4¼ in), styled up.
Sides: #1 (3 mm, 1/8 in) all over, no fade, keep the corners.
Back: #1 (3 mm, 1/8 in) all over, no fade.
Neckline: natural.
Sideburns: medium, to mid-ear.
Shape: undercut: top falls over short sides.
Finish: pomade.

Upkeep (typical guide): haircut every 2–3 weeks; daily styling about 5 min with pomade.

The card records the look you want and starting measurements; your barber checks and adjusts the final cut. The picture is illustrative. The values are suggested starting points, not reviewed by a barber. In the app you can edit any line on the card.

What to tell your barber

Keep 10–12 cm at front to blow-dry up; sides close undercut.

See the Pompadour undercut on my face

FitMyFace hair previews are approximations, not predictions of how your hair will lie after a cut. Ordinary hairstyle try-ons perform face analysis on-device. The optional AI previews (hair and glasses) send a photo to Cloudflare; your consent is the one "I agree" on the scan screen, and a switch on the results turns them off. FitMyFace is for adults 18 and over and is not available in Illinois. For haircuts, a 500 px square of your photo, face included, goes to our AI (Cloudflare) and is deleted right after. Never stored. 18+.

Questions

Does the pompadour undercut suit my face shape?

The catalog lists round, oval, square and diamond face shapes as suiting the pompadour undercut. It marks long (oblong) faces as a weaker fit for this cut. Face shape is a starting point, not a rule.

What do I tell my barber?

Show the card above or say: Keep 10–12 cm at front to blow-dry up; sides close undercut. Your barber checks and adjusts the final cut.

How often does it need a trim?

Haircut every 2–3 weeks; daily styling about 5 min with pomade. This is a typical guide, not a rule.

Can I try the pompadour undercut before cutting?

Yes. FitMyFace shows it on your own photo, or on a sample face first. It is a preview, not a promise of how your hair will fall.