No length, no problem! The Buzz cut is a hairstyle that appeared out of necessity just like the Undercut did and it was later adapted in fashionable ways. Initially, the haircut was a rite of passage for new army recruits. Throughout this article, you will see various buzz-cut hairstyles for men featuring distinct shapes and lengths, proving that a simple style can sometimes go a long way!
I. Faded Buzz Cut Haircuts for Men
1. Zero Fade Clean Cut and Short on Top
What to ask your barber
Request for a Buzz cut with a high fade cut on the sides, where the top part should be slightly longer clipped than the walls so as to create a bit more contrast with the rest of the cut.
2. Mid Fade with Soft Part Hairstyle
What to ask your barber
Make sure to specify that the top part should be around 1/8 inch long so that a subtle soft part can be traced successfully. So, ask for one of the many mid-fade buzz-cut hairstyles for men that should have a guard line around the temples.
3. Sharp Fade Loaded Sides with Trimmed Tops
What to ask your barber
This sharp fade has shaved sideburns and arches and a length of approximately 1/4 inches length that allows the spiky texture of thick hair to be revealed and displayed with no styling product needed!
4. Blurry Mid-Skin Fade
What to ask your barber
Especially suited if you have a Widow’s Peak or a receding hairline, the blurry fade allows the different lengths of the buzzcut to blend seamlessly and display an overall similar length with little difference between the clipped areas.
5. Clean Semi Bald Hairstyle with Tight Fade
What to ask your barber
This haircut was done entirely by using #0 blade clippers but for the top part where there is a bit of weight so as to create a subtle fade. So, ask for a tight fade buzzcut with clear contoured lines to get this fresh look!
6. High Skin Fade with Trimmed Beard
What to ask your barber
Unlike usual buzzcuts, this version has a loaded top, where the overall length is double compared to the clean sides and back. Therefore, the sideburns are skin-shaven and disconnected from the long trim beard.
7. Low Fade Hairstyle with a Short Top
What to ask your barber
Ask your barber to give you one of the classic buzzcut hairstyles for men but add a little narrow fade patch around the ears and lower part of the nape to create a distinct low fade level.
8. High Fade Bowl Cut Hairstyle
What to ask your barber
A clean, precision-cut done entirely by clippers this haircut has high faded walls and a longer top that displays the thickness of the hair in the crown area. Thus, a geometric masterpiece!
9. Faded Hairstyle with a Trimmed Beard and Mustache
What to ask your barber
This shortcut has a distinct look thanks to the faded area underneath the level of the temples. Ask for a mid fade done with #0 blade clippers and a gradually longer top hair that shouldn’t be longer than 1/4 inches. Therefore, no styling is needed, just regular visits to your local barbershop!!
10. Extra-Short Fade Hairstyle
What to ask your barber
This style will expose almost your entire scalp skin so make sure you don’t have any marks or scars also explain that you want your top hair to have a bit of dimension to create the faded effect.
11. Faded Sideburns with Short Tops Cut
What to ask your barber
Long on top and around the jaws and bald faded in the middle, this hairstyle has faded contoured sideburns and a cleanly trimmed beard that contrasts with the short top and sides. As a result, it is super cool!
12. Short Hair Bald Faded Haircut
What to ask your barber
The bald fade buzz cut hairstyles for men have ultra-short, razor-sharp lengths, and clean edges that will give you a super short look so no headaches about styling your hair!
13. Skin Fade with Blonde Hair
What to ask your barber
A stubby beard and bald faded nape and sides will create a neat, simple look and the slightly longer top will ensure a bit of your natural color is displayed. Ask for an overall length of 1/8 inch for the crown area.
14. Fade With Rough Edges Style
What to ask your barber
A strong, muscular jaw-line can benefit from a buzzcut since it will display all the rough angles of your masculine features. So, ask for 1/8 inches-long clippers cut with a mid fade that will complete the rough look.
15. Silver Fox Faded Hairtsyle
What to ask your barber
Faded Silver Fox Buzz Cut Hairstyles are the most popular hairstyle options for men with graying hair. This overall short haircut has a length of approximately 1/16 inches at the top.
16. Low Fade and Hard Part
What to ask your barber
Ask your barber to leave a short trimmed top hair with a hard part on one corner of the temples and fade the arches area to give a bit of light to your dark hair so you can replicate this look.
17. Mid Fade with Beard
What to ask your barber
A square-shaped hairline with angled temple points and clearly trimmed beard faded outlines will give your buzzcut a geometric shape and neat appearance so no need for styling to look this cool!
18. Skin Fade with Hard Part
What to ask your barber
Similar to a High and Tight Recon, this bald faded buzzcut has a straight hard part cut with surgeon precision that also separates the long top from the bare walls and clean nape.
19. Mid Fade with Thick Top
What to ask your barber
Get this compact look by combining short faded sides done with #0 blade clippers and a 1/8 inch long top that will bring weight and color to your hair making a contrast with the bared sides.
20. Medium Skin Fade with Spiky Top
What to ask your barber
Buzz Cut Hairstyles for Men generally have an even overall length but keeping a tiny short front piece will help you shape it easier and create a distinct look to match the perfectly shaved beard.
21. Bald Fade with Faded Beard
What to ask your barber
Keep it short and simple with one easy bald fade buzzcut done entirely by using #0 blade clippers and getting a good shorn look with no effort. Because of this, it will be easy to maintain style in the comfort of your own home!
22. Textured Low Fade Hairstyle
What to ask your barber
If the bald faded version is a little too extreme for your style, the textured buzzcut might better cater to your tastes. This 1/4 overall length allows your hair to keep the top length while adding a little low fade on the sides for extra contrast! Dope!
23. Natural Curly Taper Fade Hairstyle
What to ask your barber
The taper version has a bit more length and almost no transition between different levels of the haircut. This is an interesting choice if you have curly hair since it will allow the natural texture to reveal.
24. Subtle Wavy Fade Hairstyle
What to ask your barber
A mid bald fade combined with a 1/8 wavelength trim will display your natural wavy texture and add a bit of color to the whole ensemble while still preserving the original buzzcut look.
25. Blurry Fade with Shaved Small Beard
What to ask your barber
The sides are highly faded with #0 blade clippers while the guard line is missing, creating a blurry fade effect for this buzzcut suited for those in need of a minimal maintenance hairstyle.
26. Short Taper Fade with Connected Sides
What to ask your barber
The taper technique allows more length to play with and plenty of colored textured dark hair on top and on the sides with no transition so that the overall look is compact and full. An excellent touch of Buzz Cut Hairstyles for Men.
27. Bleached Mid-Fade Hairstyle
What to ask your barber
To play with the perception you can get various Buzz Cut Hairstyles for Men with faded sides and opt for bleaching your hair so that from afar you will look like you have a bald head but when anyone reaches close to you, they will have a surprise!
II. Colored Hairstyles Buzz Cut Hairstyles for Men
28. Blonde Mid-Fade with Short Tops
What to ask your barber
With a circular, long top that has approximately 1/8 inch in length and creates a darker shade of blonde around your crown area, thus, this mid-fade has a bald side and nape.
29. Subtle Balayage with Curly Hair
What to ask your barber
With a longer cut than your average buzz cut, this balayage for dark hair adds extra style and color to a simple haircut. Also, it will enhance your height and texture if you have curly hair.
30. Shaved Red Hair Buzz Cut Hairstyles for Men
What to ask your barber
Choose to shave your hair, the quickest, easiest-to-maintain hairstyle out there that men are so lucky to be able to pull whenever they feel like it. Also, the ginger beard style will add a bit of that gorgeous color to your pale skin.
31. Silver Colored Buzz Cut Hairstyles
What to ask your barber
Ice-cool looks have never been easier to replicate! This silver fox-colored buzz cut hairstyle short hair will get you rid of those annoying gray hairs and allow a full, shiny look, easy to maintain in between barbershop visits.
32. Wave Length Red with Mid Fade
What to ask your barber
A crazy red color for your wavelength cut will attract all the eyes when entering a room and as it grows it will create a perfect contrast with your natural color. Ask for a wavelength buzzcut to get this trim.
33. Pink Colored With Widow’s Peak
What to ask your barber
Having fun and experimenting with different hair colors can be super satisfying or frustrating if you don’t know what to do. Try and book an appointment with a skilled hair colorist to get this shade of pink right and mix it in a variety of Buzz Cut Hairstyles for Men.
34. Blonde Low Fade Hairstyle
What to ask your barber
Smooth mid fade done with #0 blade clippers and a yellow-blonde shade applied at the top will create a perfect blend of bright and dark strands in your hair for a unique-looking buzzcut.
35. Curly Turquoise Buzz Cut Hairstyles
What to ask your barber
Whether you buy a color spray or go to a beautician, this exquisite color will surely attract the attention of your typical short curly buzzcut. Make sure you can rock this color in a conservative environment as well.
36. Cotton Candy Pink Haircuts
What to ask your barber
In contrast with your grown stubby beard and mustache, this cotton candy-colored top will look super fun and eccentric and brighten everyone’s day! Delicious hairstyle for black men!
37. High and Tight Silver Fox
What to ask your barber
This silver fox hair was trimmed super short using #0 blade clippers and leaving the top a little bit longer as in a normal high and tight haircut. The overall aspect though makes it look like a buzzcut since the light color doesn’t allow the different lengths to be so visible.
38. Bleach Blonde with Receding Hairline
What to ask your barber
Minimal contrast and very subtle colors as pale as your skin will make this bleached blonde buzzcut, a perfect choice for those looking for a minimal style! A lighter shade than your facial hair will also make your features more visible.
39. Ginger Hairstyles for Men
What to ask your barber
Tone down a little bit your ginger color with a super short, compact look like this buzz cut hairstyle that will emphasize your facial features and stubby beard with the same length as the rest of the hair.
III. Razor Design Buzz Cut Hairstyles for Men
40. Fade with Side Razor Line
What to ask your barber
Having fun with your haircut for men is mandatory! A cool sideline cut to follow your natural contour will make your hair look dynamic and fluid and catch the eye of onlookers so try it!
41. Greek Motif Razor Design
What to ask your barber
Try something different than your average buzzcut with faded temples by adding a beautiful pattern like this Greek motif razor design that brings different shapes to your scalp.
42. Intricate Razor Design
What to ask your barber
Razor designs can be super diverse and they are a cool way to personalize your looks. Either you leave your barber to decide, or you have something specific in mind, a freestyle-drawn razor design will instantly add style points to your looks!
43. Razor Side Design Fade Haircuts
What to ask your barber
Ask your barber for an overall length of 1/4 inch on top of your hair and nicely trimmed front hair while leaving the sides bald and faded. Before shearing the side hair, makes sure to request a side design that will enhance the overall length contrast.
44. Side Razor Pattern
What to ask your barber
An evenly shaved overall haircut with a double wave-shaped pattern that starts at the temple’s point and goes all the way to the other in order to give you a distinct look. This haircut will surely help you get compliments.
45. Undercut with Heart-shaped Razor Design
What to ask your barber
Maybe you are a true romantic, maybe you want to help raise awareness about a medical cause, either way, a heart-shaped sign on one side of your head will definitely make you look awesome with minimal effort and maximum charm.
46. Taper with Versace Razor Design
What to ask your barber
To get this look, ask for a tapered technique that will ensure a compact, uniform overall length while also adding a razor design on the arches area to decorate your sides. Very gangsta!
47. Mid-Fade and Curved Razor Design for Men
What to ask your barber
The transition between the faded area and the buzzcut top will be more smooth and more interesting if you add this curvy side razor design that adds dynamicity and a cool factor to your super-short hairstyle.
48. Skin Fade with Z-shaped Design Hairstyle for Men
What to ask your barber
Look like a modern Zorro fan with this Z-shaped razor side design applied to your buzzcut to follow the natural hairline and go deep in the temples area for contrast.
49. Low Fade with Front Razor Design
What to ask your barber
This angled buzzcut haircut has a pointy hairline that is completed with a complicated razor design on the straight side of the crown. Ask for a higher length in the top part of the head to have maximum contrast with the scalp.
50. Lotus Razor Design
What to ask your barber
A feminine motif, like the Lotus Flower, will balance the geometrical aspect of your buzzcut with skin faded sides and blunt hairline and can also be a cool way to show your appreciation for nature and art.
51. High and Tight with Razor Design
What to ask your barber
Short thin silver fox hair can also sport razor designs although the pattern will be visible only if you take a close look which can be an advantage if you want something more subtle.
52. Mid-Dropped Fade with Cross Design
What to ask your barber
A truly cool haircut with a small cross sign shaped on one of your sides will amplify the depth of the buzzcut and make you look trendy. Complete with a mid-fade haircut for the walls and nape and leave the rest clipped with the same blade.
53. Tribal Sun Design Hairstyle
What to ask your barber
Trance music lovers and spiritual men can show their passion with a Tribal Sun complex pattern that will match the circular shape of the head. Ask your barber to pay maximum attention to the lines and curves for this intricate design to be perfect. Also, you can wear it in different Buzz Cut Hairstyles for Men.
54. Hair Tattoo
What to ask your barber
Hair tattoos are the alternative name for razor patterns and they are equally cool looking if done with surgeon precision. They enhance the depth of the buzz cut especially if the sides were taper-faded like in the photo above.
55. Sinuous Side Razor Line
What to ask your barber
Request your barber to give you a straight hairline with angled temple points and a mid-bald taper-faded. Then he should draw a sinuous S-shaped line where the fade guard line was before. So, this will separate the buzzed area from the faded patch.
56. Mid Fade with Double Side Line
What to ask your barber
Ask for a buzzed top with a length of 1/8 inches and complete with skin-faded sides and a nicely contoured beard. Thus, the two congruent lines should be at 1 inch part drawn on the temple side.
57. Wave Length Juice Haircut
What to ask your barber
This super short and super stylish buzzcut has wavelength trimming and no faded areas. To get the iconic Juice Haircut, request a small curved line on one side of your crown.
58. Taper with Little Bolt Design
What to ask your barber
This haircut has faded sideburns that connect with the rest of the scalp, thus creating a unitary look for your head. The little bolt drawn on one side breaks the pattern and adds unicity to your tapered look.
59. High Fade with Side Hair Tattoo
What to ask your barber
With a high fade haircut on the sides that reach passed crown level and bare nape, this buzzcut has a top razor design that is unnoticeable from some angles, which is perfect if you want something more subtle!
60. Faded with Subtle Razor Design
What to ask your barber
This “hamburger” look, with a hairy beard and crown and faded sideburns and walls in the middle, is the most charming way to wear a buzzcut. Ask for a fine transition between the two levels and a small razor design for a change.
61. Straight with Side Razor Design
What to ask your barber
After getting your buzzcut with a narrow, almost indistinguishable low fade, ask your barber to give your preferred razor pattern on one side of the head and you are all set!
62. Mohawk Buzz with Graphic Design
What to ask your barber
More like a super short mullet, this long buzzcut with an intricate graphic design on one side has an overall length of 1/2 inch at its highest point and a narrow dimension that makes it resemble a Mohawk. If you are interested in more Mullet haircuts for men check this article too!
63. Temple Fade with M-shaped Razor Design
What to ask your barber
A sharp temple fade with a buzzcut top can benefit from adding one thin elegant razor design such as this M-shaped sign that will balance the geometrical, uniform aspect and draw attention to the face.
64. Zebra-shaped Razor Design
What to ask your barber
If you want to be the star of any gathering then this bold hair design is for you! With an overall length of 1/2 inch and no faded areas, this hairstyle sports a freestyle pattern that resembles the stripes of a Zebra. Fun and unique at the same time!
65. Faded with Razor Line Hairstyle
What to ask your barber
Clean and tidy, this buzzcut with faded sides and a subtle razor line on one side is the practical, less obvious version of an intricate design for your scalp. Equally interesting!
66. Braids Top Knot and Side Design
What to ask your barber
One reason why buzzcuts are so popular is that they go great with braids, no matter the length. Ask your braider to install faux braids on top of your crown and tie them in a knot at your back using a hairband. Practical and stylish.
67. Clean Haircuts with Top Razor Design
What to ask your barber
A tidy haircut with perfectly blended levels between the buzzed and the faded area, this haircut also has a unique razor design placed on top of the crown and above the hairline to make it less visible for onlookers.
68. Skin Fade with Double Side Design
What to ask your barber
In order to increase the distinct levels of the haircut, this Buzz Cut Hairstyles for Men with faded sides has two parallel thin sidelines that are traced right above the guard line of the faded area which makes the separation very clear.
69. Juice-style
What to ask your barber
Ask your barber for a wavelength trim and faded sides with straight contours and geometrically shaped outlines for the sideburns and add a little curvy razor design to get that Juice cut look!
IV. Special Buzzcut Buzz Cut Hairstyles for Men
70. Military Hairstyle with Trimmed Beard
What to ask your barber
Also known as the induction cut, the Military cut is here to stay as one of the classic hairstyles for me. Ask your barber to buzz your sides and nape and keep a higher length for the top hair. It should be long enough to allow trimming a straight hairline that you will make sure sits forward.
71. Fine Hair Hairstyles for Men
What to ask your barber
People with fine hair will get an instant luminous and tidy look with a #0 blade clipping done to their entire scalp. Thus, all your facial features will be exposed and you will look more expressive. In addition, check out some hottest Korean hairstyles of today.
72. Caesar Haircut for Men
What to ask your barber
If you are not sure yet about #0 blade clippers, you can opt for a Caesar buzzcut that is trimmed with a higher guard and allows plenty of texture and small baby bangs to be played with on your forehead.
73. Zero Blend Haircuts
What to ask your barber
Although the blonde hair doesn’t reveal it that much, a zero blend for your buzzcut will give you a rough look with edges and a stubby texture that will ensure a masculine look.
74. Faded Haircuts with Side-swept Front Quiff
What to ask your barber
To replicate this look ask your barber for a high fade and a clear demarcation line between the two areas of the haircut. In front, you should have a bit of length so that you can style the front quiff upwards or as you please.
75. Wave Length Taper Fade
What to ask your barber
Choose to sport a natural look with this wavelength buzzcut that will display your curly texture while also being as short as possible.
76. Buzzcut Style with Subtle Bangs
What to ask your barber
This light straw-yellow blonde thin hair is made even more delicate with this super short buzzcut that makes the color really light and shiny. Ask for a straight thin line to be carved in your front hairline for these fake bangs.
77. Textured Buzzcut Haircut for Men
What to ask your barber
No length, no fades, no problem! This super simple buzzcut version has nothing added except super clean, geometrically cut lines and a natural hairline to finish off the entire look. Simplicity in its purest form!
78. Curl with Contour Hairstyle
What to ask your barber
Vamp up your buzzcut by adding a bit of intrigue with some natural curls on top and skin-faded sides with clean-cut contours. No need to style them with hair products, just make sure to pay a monthly visit to the barber!
79. Stubby Hairstyle for Men
What to ask your barber
A great option for those with a receding hairline or Widow’s peak, the stubby buzzcut is great at camouflaging the difference between hair and head and you can maintain it in the comfort of your own home.
80. Wave Length Style for Men
What to ask your barber
To replicate this compact wavelength haircut ask for a short sharp taper for your hair and a rounded nape that will soften the straight angles in the front while also growing less visible.
81. High And Tight with Spiky Top Style
What to ask your barber
Nothing says you are not to be messed around more than a spiky aggressive top haircut like this! Ask for faded sides with #0 blade clippers and comb the top hair to stay forward.
82. David Beckam’s Faux Hawk
What to ask your barber
A combination between a High and Tight Recon haircut and a Buzzcut, which are both hairstyles of the Military, David Beckham’s style has a slightly longer top patch than the classic High and Tight and bald faded walls. Similarly, check out another hairstyle from a well-known football superstar, Cristiano Ronaldo.
83. Bald Fade with Extra Short Mohawk
What to ask your barber
A high and tight bald fade with a small longer patch that allows your natural texture to be visible although is very short, this hairstyle is the perfect summer choice for those who hate heat.
84. Sharp Mid-Fade with a Double Side Razor Line
What to ask your barber
A simple, geometrically symmetric cut is enhanced with the help of two small sidelines that increase the masculine look of this hairstyle. The facial hair matches the style of the haircut as well.
85. Textured Low Fade Caesar Cut
What to ask your barber
With a bald faded area that doesn’t surpass the temples and an increasingly longer top hair, this buzz-cut hairstyle for men resembles the Caesar Haircut thanks to the front-facing top strands.
86. Taper Fade Buzz Hairstyles for Men
What to ask your barber
Straight, box-shaped corners and a tight fade for the sides make this taper buzzcut a perfect choice for men who want to make their heads more dimensional.
87. Short Mid Fade Buzzcut Haircut for Men
What to ask your barber
Asian men have the perfect hair for buzzcuts! The natural thickness and straight texture of their hair will be perfectly displayed with short faded sides and a slightly longer top to create a color contrast.
88. Military Cut with Full Beard
What to ask your barber
A modern Lumberjack with a taste for short hair can opt for this compact-looking hairstyle that has a full beard and long sideburns connecting the two areas together. It’s an easy-to-maintain style with a rough appearance.
89. High Fade with Long Taper Top
What to ask your barber
Pointy temple corners and bald high faded sides with a natural guard line are completed with a 1/8 inches long taper top to create this one of the super cool buzz-cut hairstyles for men.
90. Buzzcut with Spiky Faux Hawk
What to ask your barber
A subtle Punk hairstyle, this spiky buzzcut has a distinct central stripe of longer hair that was styled upwards using high-resistance pomade. You can ask for a longer Mohawk if you want a more daring look.
91. Buzz cut with Contoured Beard
What to ask your barber
Choose to balance the super short, razor-cut buzzed hair with a bushy full trimmed beard that will attract attention to your face and not your head.
92. Clean Wave Length Haircut with Faded Sides
What to ask your barber
A perfectly trimmed beard and contours make this buzzcut for curly Afro hair a very clean and tidy version. Ask for an overall length of 1/8 inch.
93. Natural Waves Hairstyles for Men
What to ask your barber
Keeping a bit of length is a good idea when you have naturally curly hair since the texture will be very interesting looking, “wool-like” and also won’t need weekly trimming to preserve the look.
94. European Mohawk Buzz Cut for Men
What to ask your barber
This European-inspired look has a Bald Fade Haircut like in the case of a High and Tight Recon hairstyle while also sporting a 1-inch long stripe of hair that resembles a Mohawk.
95. Stubby Beard And Mustache
What to ask your barber
Suited for men who are daring enough to show their facial features and are able to maintain this cut with a weekly trim, the stubby Buzz Cut Hairstyles for Men is the equivalent of the 5 O’Clock Shadow, but for your scalp, not your beard.
96. Zero Fade Buzzcut with Narrow Mohawk
What to ask your barber
Slightly shorter than a High and Tight Recon this zero fade with a narrow stripe in the crown area has the shape and dimension of an extra-short Mohawk which is why you can get in with no styling products needed.
97. Spiky Taper Short Hairstyles for Men
What to ask your barber
The classic taper buzzcut with no blending, no different levels between the sides and the top except for a thin stripe of hair that should be spiky and messy styled in the front to nail this exact look! Minimal and masculine!
98. Subtle Undercut Hairstyle with High Fade
What to ask your barber
The faded areas and the buzzed top are not blended so much for a tight look so that the hairstyle resembles an undercut haircut. Ask for a minimal transition between the two to get this look.
99. Mid Fade with Swiped Up Front Quiff
What to ask your barber
The fade is cut at an angle in the middle of the side parts while the top is increasingly longer as it reaches the center of the forehead which is styled upwards with a bit of hair pomade.
100. High and Tight Recon Haircut for Men
What to ask your barber
The sides and back are shaved very high, about 1 inch or 2 past the crown of the head. So, there is no blending between the sides and the top. The patch of hair left on the top forward part of the head is more narrow and smaller.
101. Titanium Blonde Skin Fade
What to ask your barber
This is your chance to dye your hair with almost no repercussions for your health. A buzzcut will not take long to grow so simply add a titanium blonde color to create the contrast between the facial hair an the crown part.
Conclusion
Although very masculine and cool, Buzz cut hairstyles for men are not exactly the most intriguing hairstyle out there, but it all has to suit your face and facial hair. You can consider this article an opportunity to better understand your physiognomy and expressions and how they match different buzz cuts and hairstyles. Would you give this extreme haircut a go? Let us know!
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