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A buzz cut is a very short hairstyle.

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

It is often called a wiffle cut. This style keeps hair very short on the whole head. Many people choose it because it is easy to maintain. It can also make a person's face look more defined. Some people use it if their hair is thinning or receding.

Male buzzcut
Male buzzcut

There are many ways to wear this short style. A butch cut has a uniform length all over. Other styles use different shapes for the top. You might see a crew cut or a flattop. A fade is another way to style it. This is when the back and sides are tapered. A barber uses different clipper guards to change the length.

This haircut became popular because of a new tool. Nikola Bizumić was a Serbian inventor. He made manual hair clippers in the late 19th century. These tools helped barbers chop hair close and fast. The clippers gather hair in locks to remove it quickly. This made short hair much easier to get.

Male buzzcut
Male buzzcut

Many groups use buzz cuts for specific reasons. In the United States, China, Russia, and the United Kingdom, the military uses them. New recruits get this cut during training. It used to help stop the spread of head lice. Now, it is used for cooling and uniformity. It also makes hair very easy to maintain.

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

Today, people of all genders wear the buzz cut. Public figures like Sinead O'Connor and Willow Smith made it popular. Natalie Portman and Amber Rose also wear it. For some women, it is a symbol of protest. It shows they do not follow old beauty standards. It is a way to go against society's rules.

Male buzzcut
Male buzzcut
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