Buzz Cuts Are Making a Comeback

After years of complicated fades and textured crops, something unexpected is happening in barbershops: guys are asking for buzz cuts again.

Why Now?

Blame the low-maintenance lifestyle. After spending years perfecting elaborate hairstyles, a lot of men decided they’d rather spend that morning time on literally anything else. A buzz cut means zero styling, minimal product, and haircuts that take five minutes.

There’s also a celebrity factor. Several high-profile actors and athletes have been sporting buzz cuts recently, and that always moves trends.

Not Your Dad’s Buzz Cut

The modern buzz cut isn’t just one length all over. Barbers are adding subtle variations – slightly longer on top, a gentle fade on the sides – that give it more shape than the military-style cuts from decades past.

Some guys are even asking for textured buzz cuts, where the barber uses thinning shears on top to create subtle variation.

Who It Works For

Buzz cuts look best on people with well-shaped heads and defined facial features. If your skull has bumps or flat spots, you might want to go with a slightly longer variation that provides some coverage.

The good news: if you hate it, hair grows back. Buzz cuts are one of the lowest-risk haircut experiments you can try.