Tired of the same old hairstyle, men? Forget endless browsing and confusing barber lingo. Let’s find the buzz cut that makes you look and feel your best, regardless of age or personal style.
Crave something short and sharp? Channel a classic #1 buzz, think Jason Statham – clean and confident. Prefer a smoother transition? Rock a buzz fade, seamlessly blending short to skin-tight and highlighting your sculpted features. Like a bit more length? Opt for a #2 or #3 buzz, keeping things cool and casual – think Chris Hemsworth, effortlessly put-together.
But wait, there’s more! Add some edge with a textured buzz, a sharp line-up for that defined fade, or even a unique design for the adventurous gentlemen.
Remember, age is just a number:
- Teens: Own a confident, youthful vibe with a short buzz and faded sides.
- 20s & 30s: Experiment with different lengths and fades to discover your signature style.
- 40s & beyond: Go for a clean, classic buzz that exudes timeless confidence and maturity.
Pro tip: Show your barber pictures! Visual references, whether celebrity styles or online finds, bridge communication gaps and ensure you walk out feeling your best.
So, ditch the hair worries and embrace the buzz! It’s time to find the cut that reflects your unique personality and makes you stand out from the crowd. Bonus: Share your awesome buzz cut pictures online! Let’s inspire the world, one sharp hairstyle at a time.
Whether you’re looking for haircuts for men with thin hair or want a buzz cut with beard look, this list of different cuts will help you decide on the short hair that best represents your personality and personal style goals!
1. Buzz Cut with Fade
This look uses a #1 or #2 guard on top of the head but crops hair closer on the sides. Your barber may use a clipper with no guard on the sides or shave them with a razor.
2. Bleached Buzz Cut with Fade
This cut keeps hair short all around, but the hair is slightly shorter in the back and on the sides. The platinum blonde pairs well with darker or tanned skin, and it tends to stand out against brown or black eyebrows.
3. The Number 0 Buzz Cut
For an extremely short-cut, ask for a “Number 0,” which means that the barber uses only the clippers with no guard attached. This style leaves very little hair left and the scalp mostly exposed. It is the lowest maintenance cut available, short of completely shaving your head with a razor.
4. Classic Buzz for Balding Men or Receding Hairlines
Buzzed hair can still be a fashionable choice for men with thinner hair or a receding hairline. Here we see an all-over buzzed look and paired with longer sideburns and a beard that’s just longer than stubble.
5. Jude Law Buzz Cut with Stubble Beard
Here we see a very close-cropped, military-style cut that flatters a receding hairline. The facial hair is also kept very short, which keeps the whole look in balance while lending a slightly more rugged feel.
6. Buzz Cut with Structured Hairline
To distinguish this cut from the traditional Burr style, your barber can structure the hair in the front, creating a box-like look on the forehead. Keep in mind that this cut is not ideal for those with a receding hairline.
7. Buzz Cut with Fade and Full Beard
Like the classic buzz, this style keeps hair short on top but even shorter on the sides. This contrast stands out even more because the hair fades to nearly nothing near the ears.
8. Zayn Malik Buzz Cut with Fade
To make this military haircut a bit more fashion-forward, consider cropping the sides into a fade and sporting a closely trimmed beard or all-around stubble like Zayn Malik in this picture.
9. Tapered Buzz Cut with Beard
The main difference between this cut and the classic buzzed style is a slight tapering at the sides. It’s not quite a fade, but the hair is slightly shorter above the ears than on the top of the head.
10. Buzz Cut with Slight Fade and Short Beard
If you’re looking for a stylish but versatile buzzed hair look, ask for a buzz cut with only a slight fade. This means that there is a contrast between the length of the hair on top of your head and on the sides, but it is minimal.
11. Structured Buzz with Bushy Beard
Here we see a medium-length buzz on top that fades a bit shorter as it approaches the ears. When it comes to facial hair, we see a cropped mustache accompanied by a thick, bushy beard around the jawline.
12. The Classic Fade Buzz Cut
A popular choice lately, the buzz cut fade features a skin-tight sheer above the ears that gradually fades into a short buzz cut on top. Typically, the fade starts with a razor shave, but you can go as long or short as you like on top.
13. Bleached Fade with Caesar Fringe
14. Fade with Shaved Line
To add a little bit more personality to your buzzed hair, ask your barber to add a shaved line on one or both sides of your head. This version features a simple line within the cut’s fade.
15. Structured Fade with Two Shaved Lines
This look features a very structured line of hair in front, which means it would not be ideal for those with a receding hairline. It also features a double shaved line, one of which extends into the eyebrow.
16. Temple Fade Buzz Cut
The most striking feature of this cut is that the hair is shaved to nearly nothing at the temples, where the hair and beard connect. There is a slight temp fade happening as well, both up into the hair and down into the beard.
17. Temple Fade with Structured Hairline
Here we see another example of a temple fade, where the hair is shaved to nothing on the sides of the head, but the
18. Fade Buzz Cut with Structured Hairline
What sets this style apart from other fade haircuts is the rigid lines the barber creates in the hairline and facial hair, creating very specific and exact edges rather than letting the hairlines end naturally.
19. Colton Haynes High and Tight Buzz Cut
The high and tight look typically keeps about 1/4 to 1/2 inch of hair on top of the head, or sometimes more, then completely shaves the back and sides or buzzes them very short. Think of this look as similar to a fade, but with more of a contrast.
20. Line Up Buzz Cut with Fade Beard
This version of the buzz cut keeps hair very short on top of the head, similar to the induction cut. The beard length echoes the hair length, for an overall balanced and put-together look.
21. Burr Cut with Curly Hair
Actor Michael B. Jordan often wears his naturally curly locks cut in a tight, all-around buzz. Here we also see him wearing a chin strap and mustache that are about the same length as his hair, lending him a balanced and overall masculine look.
22. Buzz Cut for Afro Hair
Those with naturally curly, coiled, or highly textured hair may still opt for a buzzed look. The hair may be cropped closely on the sides, with the top left a bit longer to account for the hair’s natural volume.
23. The Classic Induction Cut
The induction cut also called the military haircut gets its name because it is the haircut given to new recruits in the armed forces. This is the shortest of the buzz cuts and the most radical-looking. It may be one of the best haircuts for men with thin hair.
24. Buzz Cut with Caesar Fringe
Another twist on the classic military-inspired buzz is to add a Caesar fringe to the front. This means your barber will cut the very front of your hair in a clean, horizontal line. This look has often been sported by singer Jamie Foxx.
25. Buzz Cut with Beard
This hairstyle is really easy to achieve and easier to maintain. Pair this look with a
26. Bleached Buzz Cut with Goatee
For those who want to make more of a statement, try bleaching your induction cut to a bright blonde color. This is an especially striking look for those with dark facial hair that contrasts with the platinum shade.
27. Dyed Buzz Cut
This version of the military cut sheers the hair very close to the scalp and features pink dye applied only to the crown of the head. This is a much more edgy version of the classic haircut and certainly makes a statement.
28. Eden Hazard Structured Cut with Shaved Sides
As seen on Eden Hazard, this cut features very short locks on top, while the sides and back have been razor-shaved down to the scalp. This differs from a traditional fade look in that there is a clear line that separates what has been shaved from what has been buzzed.
29. The Grown-Out Buzz Cut
Although still
30. The Classic Buzz Cut
Slightly longer than the induction cut, this look uses a #1 or #2 clipper guard all over the head to achieve a uniform style. This cut still requires little to no maintenance but is less radical looking than the induction cut.
31. Buzz Cut with Long Sideburns
Although this look doesn’t feature any facial hair, it does show extended sideburns, which sets it apart slightly from a more classic look. However, it is still versatile, which means it can be worn in many different situations.
32. Buzz Cut For Older Men
Adding a neat circle beard to this close-cropped cut still gives you an overall polished look that works well in professional as well as informal settings. It’s also a good option for older men or people with thin hair.
33. Classic Buzz Cut with Beard
This popular, masculine style features short locks all over the head, plus a neatly trimmed full beard. To achieve this look, ask your barber to use a #3 or #4 guard, to give you about 1/4 inch of hair all around.
34. Bleached-Blonde Buzz Cut
This icy, platinum look has been rocked by celebs of both genders, including Justin Bieber and Kristen Stewart. Bleach is a fun and easy way to mix up your style without going over the top, but you may want to consult a colorist if you have dark hair or haven’t dyed your hair before.
35. Tom Hardy Short High and Tight with Fuller Facial Hair
With short locks on top and nearly no hair in the back and on the sides, this style will make your facial hair take center stage, lending a bit more of an overall rugged look. Cropped hair on the jawline takes a backseat to a thick mustache and goatee.
We’ve got all the Tom Hardy inspiration you need in terms of both hairstyles and beard and facial hair styles!
36. Short High and Tight with Caesar Fringe
For a version of the high and tight with a more defined hairline, try adding a Caesar fringe, which crops the front into a ruler-straight horizontal line and adds a little more edge to the look.
37. High and Tight with Bushy Beard
The hair is closely cropped on top, but shaved with a razor above the ears, to fully separate the hairstyle from the facial hair. The mustache is cropped short, but the beard is full and bushy around the jawline.
38. Nick Jonas – The Classic Butch Cut
This slightly grown-out look is longer than a buzz cut but still has the benefits of easy maintenance. To achieve this short and dense style, your barber will likely use a #3 or #4 guard on the clippers.
39. Faded Butch Cut with Beard
This look is all about tapering. It typically features about 1/4 to 1/2 inch of hair length on top (brushed straight up), and gradually fades down from there. While sideburns are close-cropped, the rest of the beard is left a bit longer.
40. Bleached and Faded Butch Cut with Beard
A more striking way to wear the faded butch cut is by turning your locks platinum and leaving your beard in its natural color.
41. Butch Cut with Full Beard
As opposed to the faded butch cut, this
42. Bleached Butch Cut and Beard
For those who want to stand out, try bleaching not just your buzz cut to platinum blonde, but your full beard as well. Keep in mind that dark eyebrows make this look all the more striking.
43. Butch Cut for Thick Hair
A butch cut is a good option for men with thick hair. This version of the cut features hair that is all buzzed to one length, making it a safe option style-wise and an easy cut to maintain.
44. Longer Butch Cut with Short Beard
This look lands somewhere between the butch cut and the brush cut when it comes to buzz cut lengths. The hair is cropped to one medium length around the head, but sideburns are trimmed down as the beard is much shorter and less prominent.
45. Classic Brush Cut with Short Beard
Fashionable and versatile, this version of the brush cut keeps hair all to one length and features shorter facial hair that’s just past the stubble phase. This is a popular look among male models for clothing lines such as Abercrombie and Hollister.
46. Short Brush Cut with Thick Beard
This low-maintenance, masculine look features a rather short buzz that keeps to one length around the entire head. It’s paired with a full beard and mustache that covers the entire face.
47. Faded Brush Cut with Beard
This style has the length of a brush cut but features a faded look on the sides and in the back. This is a good option for those who want to make a traditional brush cut a little
48. Longer Brush Cut with Short Beard
This cut has all the same features as the classic brush cut but is slightly longer all around. This may be a safer bet for those who are trying a buzz cut for the first time or are looking for a change from
49. Longer Brush Cut with Full Beard
Hair is buzzed but kept long, especially on top. However, this cut features a neat hairline, so you don’t have to do any styling if you choose not to. This look also features a full beard, though it’s cropped a bit at the temples.
50. The In-Between Cut with Full Beard
This cut is slightly longer than a brush cut but not quite as long as a crew cut. It tends to look slightly grown-out, which can be a fashionable look. Here we see it paired with a full beard, which calls attention to the short length of the hair.
51. The In-Between Cut with Short Beard
This all-over buzzed haircut looks slightly different when anchored only by a mustache and chin strap goatee, a combo that is sometimes referred to as a Royale beard.
52. The Classic Crew Cut
This cut is similar to the brush cut, except that it leaves hair a little bit longer in the front, allowing you to style it down and to the side if you choose. It’s almost always in style and is an ever-popular choice among models and celebrities.
53. Crew Cut with Slight Fade
Usually best for those with a good amount of hair, this cut leaves the hair long on top and features only a slight fade as it extends toward the ears. Keep in mind, though, that this style often requires more maintenance than shorter cuts, such as styling after you get out of the shower.
54. Buzz Cut with Stubble
This popular style is almost universally flattering and pairs well with facial hair, from stubble to full beards, which gives it a slightly more masculine feel, overall. Many male celebrities opt for this look, from Zac Efron to David Beckham.
55. The Short Ivy League with Beard
The Ivy League cut has historically been a popular choice among those who attend schools like Harvard or Yale. Even at its shortest, this style leaves more hair on the head than most buzz cuts, which means that it’s more versatile but also requires more maintenance and styling.
Things to Consider Before Getting a Buzz Cut
It’s important to keep in mind (especially if this is the first time you’re getting a very short cut) that the style you choose should be fashionable and also fit into your lifestyle.
For example, how much maintenance do you want to do on your hair every day? That will help determine the length and cut you ultimately decide on.
The list was organized by hair length, starting with the shortest hairstyle, a Number 0 Cut, and running all the way through to the longer, Ivy League look.
Conclusion
As you can see from this extensive list, there are many, many buzz cut options to choose from when deciding on a buzzed hairstyle, and the choices can sometimes be overwhelming.
However, hopefully, this list of styles has helped you decide which look is the best one for you and your particular fashion goals and lifestyle.
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I’m 75 year old retired Army MSG, served 25 years. I’ve always kept my hair short, but I’m going all the way soon with a nr 3 or 4 buzz cut. I appreciate the pictures.
Hi, Earl Clark! Great! Surely you will love the result of your buzz cut. Have you chosen what kind of buzz cut you prefer? Share some photos of your cool buzz cut so we can see how it looks.