There was a time when buzzcuts were more commonly found on a military base than on the high street. Those days are long gone, however, as more and more of us are switching on to the many benefits of having this practical, no-nonsense haircut. the most obvious benefit is the fact that it is incredibly easy to maintain, both in a salon if you are able to and want to spend the money, or at home using your own set of clippers to achieve the desired length. Clippers can be set to whichever length you require, and they can shave very close to the scalp if you want them to, to create a clean buzzcut look.
Sporting a buzzcut also has its advantages in daily life. It is easy to wash and maintain, with little to no time required to style it during a morning routine, You just give it a quick scrub when you are in the shower and you will be good to go. You will find your shampoo and hair product budget drop dramatically and your close-cropped style will go with all sorts of looks and clothes combinations.
It is advisable, when moving from a longer style to a buzzcut that you do so in increments, rather than slicing it all off in one go. For a start, you can gauge your reaction to your new style and check that you face, features and the shape of your head really do suit it. Start with your clippers on around a grade four and clip all over your head so that the hair is evenly trimmed. If that is too long, move the grades down until you find the one that suits you, until you reach the shortest grade and the traditional buzzcut look.
Remember, as we have already said, you cannot put cut hair back on your head if you do go too far; you will have to be patient and wait for it to grow back before you can try again. If you want your home buzzcut to look more professional, pay attention to the sides of your hair – the sideburns – and take some time to taper them gently to reduce the appearance of harsh lines where your hair ends and your scalp begins.