American Buzz CutProfessional Guide

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20 different American buzz cut hairstyles, there's one perfect for you

Classic Military Buzz Cut
Easy

Classic Military Buzz Cut

The most traditional American buzz cut with uniform length, clean and practical military style

3-6mm
Maintenance: Low
Buzz Cut Fade
Medium

Buzz Cut Fade

Modern buzz cut hairstyle with gradually shorter sides and back, longer top creating strong contrast

Top 6-12mm, Sides 1-3mm
Maintenance: Medium
Zero Buzz Cut
Easy

Zero Buzz Cut

The shortest buzz cut, clipped without guard directly to near scalp, leaving slight shadow

0.5-1mm
Maintenance: Low
Textured Long Buzz Cut
Hard

Textured Long Buzz Cut

Longer hair on top creates texture, combined with high skin fade and part

Top 12-18mm, Sides 0-3mm
Maintenance: High
High Fade Buzz Cut
Hard

High Fade Buzz Cut

Fade line positioned high, starting above ears, creating more obvious contrast effect

Top 9-15mm, Sides 0.5-2mm
Maintenance: High
Mid Fade Buzz Cut
Medium

Mid Fade Buzz Cut

Fade line at ear middle, good balance, suitable for most face shapes

Top 6-12mm, Sides 1-4mm
Maintenance: Medium
Low Taper Fade
Easy

Low Taper Fade

Fade starts below ears, maintains thicker appearance, suitable for young people

Top 6-9mm, Sides 2-5mm
Maintenance: Low
Skin Fade Buzz Cut
Hard

Skin Fade Buzz Cut

Sides shaved to skin, creating strong contrast with top, fashionable and stylish

Top 6-12mm, Sides 0mm
Maintenance: High
Induction Cut
Easy

Induction Cut

Military recruit standard hairstyle, using #1 guard all over, clean and uniform

3mm all over
Maintenance: Low
Burr Cut
Easy

Burr Cut

Slightly longer than induction cut, suitable for men with full hairline and thick hair

6mm all over
Maintenance: Low
Butch Cut
Easy

Butch Cut

Longest buzz cut style, similar to crew cut, using #3-4 guard

9-12mm all over
Maintenance: Medium
Brush Cut Fade
Medium

Brush Cut Fade

Fade version of butch cut, longer on top, gradually shorter on sides

Top 9-12mm, Sides 3-6mm
Maintenance: Medium
Short Caesar Buzz Cut
Medium

Short Caesar Buzz Cut

Combines Caesar hairstyle with buzz cut classic style, front bangs with fade sides

Top 6-9mm, Sides 1-3mm
Maintenance: Medium
Buzz Cut with Line
Hard

Buzz Cut with Line

Standard buzz cut with added shaved line design, adding modern feel

Top 6mm, Sides 3mm
Maintenance: High
Buzz Cut Shape Up
Medium

Buzz Cut Shape Up

Precisely trimmed hairline and temples, creating sharp clear lines

Top 6-9mm, Sides 2-4mm
Maintenance: Medium
Number 1 Buzz Cut
Easy

Number 1 Buzz Cut

Standard buzz cut using #1 guard, leaving 3mm hair length

3mm all over
Maintenance: Low
Number 2 Buzz Cut
Easy

Number 2 Buzz Cut

Using #2 guard, 6mm length, allows for simple styling

6mm all over
Maintenance: Low
Number 3 Buzz Cut
Easy

Number 3 Buzz Cut

Using #3 guard, 9mm length, foundation of classic 3-2-1 fade

9mm all over
Maintenance: Low
Number 4 Buzz Cut
Easy

Number 4 Buzz Cut

Using #4 guard, 12mm length, good balance between short and styled

12mm all over
Maintenance: Medium
Crew Cut Buzz
Medium

Crew Cut Buzz

Slightly longer version of buzz cut, allows for minimal styling

Top 12-15mm, Sides 6-9mm
Maintenance: Medium