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A buzz cut is a very short hairstyle.

SDCC 2015 - James McAvoy (19573358149) (cropped)
SDCC 2015 - James McAvoy (19573358149) (cropped)

Often, the hair is the same length all over. This style became popular with hair clippers. A man named Nikola Bizumić made these tools. They help barbers cut hair fast.

Male buzzcut
Male buzzcut

Some styles have different shapes. A crew cut or a flattop are two examples. You might also see a fade. This is when the sides are shorter than the top.

Many people choose this cut for many reasons. It is easy to care for. It can also help a face look more defined. Some people use it if their hair is thinning. Women also wear this style. People like Sinead O'Connor and Willow Smith have made it popular. For some, it is a way to protest. It shows they do not follow old beauty rules.

In some places, the military uses buzz cuts. This happens in the United States and China. It also happens in Russia and the United Kingdom. Soldiers get this cut to stay cool. It also helps them look the same. Long ago, it helped stop head lice. Now, it is mostly for ease and order.

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