A male buzz cut

A buzz cut (sometimes known as a wiffle or crew cut) is the American name for a type of haircut named after the sound of the electric razor, which is used to shear the hair very closely to the scalp. In the United Kingdom, the haircut is called a skinhead (although the skinhead hairstyle was originally called a skiffle). In the Philippines it's called a semi. In Singapore it is often called a "GI (number)", with the number representing the seven different grades. Male buzzcut picture, courtesy of http://www. ... Male buzzcut picture, courtesy of http://www. ... Comedian Drew Carey sports a typical crew cut. ... Species Sus barbatus Sus bucculentus Sus cebifrons Sus celebensis Sus domesticus Sus heureni Sus philippensis Sus salvanius Sus scrofa Sus timoriensis Sus verrucosus Pigs are ungulates native to Eurasia collectively grouped under the genus Sus within the Suidae family. ... Occams Razor or Hanlons razor A razor is a an edge tool (primarily, used in shaving). ... Skinheads, named after their cropped or shaven heads, are members of a working class subculture that originated in Britain in the 1960s, where they were heavily influenced by the rude boys of the West Indies and the mods of the UK. In subsequent decades, the skinhead subculture spread to other...

It is one of the most rapid haircuts possible, and can take little more than a minute to cut when done with good quality clippers. Buzz cuts come in seven grades: #0 or bareblade (shortest), #1 (3mm), #2 (6mm), #3 (9mm), #4 (12mm), #5 (15mm) and #6 (18mm). These numbers correspond to eighths of an inch.

A buzz cut makes the face look more defined, and the jaw wider. The buzz cut is popular among men and women who want a short, low-maintenance hairstyle. A buzz cut is worn by some men to conceal thinning hair. Fewer women than men get their hair clipped off. In some countries, armed forces recruits are given buzz cuts when they enter training. The buzz cut has been popular in hip hop culture since the 1990s. In hip hop circles, the head is often covered by a bandana, do-rag or baseball cap. This hairstyle is contrary to common styles in previous decades, when it was more popular to grow and style one's hair. This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... The armed forces of a state are its government sponsored defense and fighting forces and organizations. ... Breakdancer in Ljubljana, Slovenia. ... A woman wears a black bandanna on her head. ... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... A baseball cap worn with the bill at the front, shading the eyes A baseball cap is a type of soft cap with a long, stiffened and curved peak and it is worn by men, women and children. ...

There are many different variations of buzzcuts. One variation leaves some bangs so they can be spiked upwards using gel or other hair products. With side fades, the side hair slowly fades shorter and shorter until the hairline ends, or the shortest clipper number[1] is reached. [Note: Each clipper number is 1/8 inch. Thus, #1 is 1/8, #2 is 2/8=1/4, #3 is 3/8...#7 is 7/8 inch, etc.)

Famous people with buzz cuts

Lori Petty having her head shaved in preparation for the film Tank Girl.

The actresses Lori Petty, Eleanor Parker, Demi Moore, Vanessa Redgrave, Robin Tunney, Natasha Wightman and Natalie Portman have had their long hair clipped off for movies. Pop star Britney Spears shaved her head in 2007, due to what some say was depression. Season Six American Idol contestant Chris Richardson has helped to bring the buzz cut back to network television. In Seattle during the 1990s, the haircut was made popular by Seattle Mariners player Jay Buhner. The haircut was known as the Buhner buzz cut. Fans could get a buzz cut and receive free tickets to a game. Coach Buzzcut is the name of the gym coach in Beavis and Butt-head. Despite his name, he has a crew cut, not a buzz cut. Image File history File links Loripetty. ... Image File history File links Loripetty. ... Lori Petty (born October 14, 1963 in Chattanooga, Tennessee) is an American movie actress. ... Tank Girl is a 1995 film based on the Tank Girl comic book, created by Alan Martin and Jamie Hewlett. ... Lori Petty (born October 14, 1963 in Chattanooga, Tennessee) is an American movie actress. ... Eleanor Parker was born on June 26, 1922, in Cedarville, Ohio, and was signed by Warner Brothers in 1941 at the tender age of 19 and she debuted that year in They Died With Their Boots On. ... Demi Moore (born Demetria Gene Guynes on November 11, 1962 in Roswell, New Mexico) is an American actress. ... Vanessa Redgrave, CBE (born 30 January 1937) is an Academy Award winning English actress and member of the Redgrave family, one of the enduring theatrical dynasties. ... Robin Tunney (born on June 19, 1972 in Chicago, Illinois) is an American actress of stage, television and film. ... Natasha Wightman is a British actress, who trained at Elmhurst Theatre and Ballet School She has starred in movies such as Gosford Park and V for Vendetta at Valerie. ... Natalie Portman (Hebrew: נטלי פורטמן), born Natalie Hershlag (Hebrew: נטלי הרשלג) on June 9, 1981, is a Golden Globe-winning, Academy Award-nominated Israeli-American actress. ... Britney Jean Spears (born December 2, 1981) is a Grammy Award-winning[1] American pop singer, dancer, actress, author and songwriter. ... AMERICAN IDOL HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO DEATH OF SIMON ... Christopher Michael Richardson (born February 19, 1984) is a finalist on the sixth season of American Idol. ... City nickname Emerald City City bird Great Blue Heron City flower Dahlia City mottos The City of Flowers The City of Goodwill City song Seattle, the Peerless City Mayor Greg Nickels County King County Area   - Total   - Land   - Water   - % water 369. ... Major league affiliations American League (1977–present) West Division (1977–present) Current uniform Name Seattle Mariners (1977–present) Ballpark Safeco Field (1999–present) The Kingdome (1977-1999) Major league titles World Series titles (0) None AL Pennants (0) None West Division titles (3) [1] 2001 â€¢ 1997 â€¢ 1995 Wild card berths... Jay Campbell Buhner (born August 13, 1964, in Louisville, Kentucky), nicknamed Bone, was a powerful right-handed hitter in Major League Baseball. ... Coach Buzzcut. ... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ...

See also

• Depilation
• Hairstyle
• Head shaving
• Skinhead
• Social role of hair
• Tonsure

Depilation is a generic term for hair removal which affects the part of the hair above the surface of the skin. ... Street haircut in Harbin, China For humans, haircut, hairstyle, or hairdo normally describe cutting or styling head hair. ... Head shaving is the practice by some men and women to shave the hair on their head. ... Skinheads, named after their cropped or shaven heads, are members of a working class subculture that originated in Britain in the 1960s, where they were heavily influenced by the rude boys of the West Indies and the mods of the UK. In subsequent decades, the skinhead subculture spread to other... This does not cite its references or sources. ... Tonsure is the practice of some Christian churches of cutting the hair from the scalp of clerics as a symbol of their renunciation of worldly fashion and esteem. ...

External links

• Buzz-Cut.net - Articles, reviews and resources for Buzz Cutters