Buzz cut
A buzz cut is any of a variety of short hairstyles usually designed with electric clippers. Buzz cut styles include the butch cut, crew cut, flattop and ivy league. The top of a buzz cut style may be clipped a uniform short length producing a butch cut, into one of several geometric shapes that include the crew cut and flattop, as well as other short styles. The back and sides are tapered short, semi-short, or medium.[1][2] Buzz cut styles can make the face look more defined. Buzz cuts are popular with males and females who want a short, low-maintenance hairstyle. In many countries[which?], armed forces recruits are given buzz cut styles when they enter training, originally to prevent the spread of lice,[3] but now for ease of maintenance, cooling, and uniformity.[4][5]
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References
- ^ Victoria Sherrow (2006), Encyclopedia of hair, ISBN 9780313331459
- ^ L.Sherman Trusty (1971). The Art and Science of Barbering. Wolfer Printing Co.
- ^ Stephan Talty (April 19, 1998), "Crew Cuts Forever", The New York Times
- ^ Peter Thompson (February 2003), The Real Insider's Guide to Military Basic Training, Universal-Publishers, ISBN 9781581125979
- ^ The Men 300,000 New Sailors Will Make Navy Their Career Life Oct. 28 1940. Includes photos of WWII Era Navy Induction Crew Cut, Great Lakes Training Center.