25 Buzz Cut Ideas That Are Edgy and Wearable

The Butch

Like the burr, the butch haircut is basically a one-length all over clipper style, pictured here on actor Asia Kate Dillon. Like most buzz cuts, it's a "simple, clean, masculine and powerful style," says Marinaro.For this haircut, the hair is buzzed to a uniform length all over using a number 2 clipper blade (PSA: Learn more about the blade types here). Again, this is a fairly easy haircut to do at home.

With this length, you have to make sure the hair is tapered down neatly in the back, both to prevent it from looking like a home job and because you want it to grow out neatly. This cut works well for athletes, construction workers, or any very active lifestyle or profession. The cut requires no styling and—unlike the burr—the little bit of length allows some cover from the sun, although you should still use sunscreen.

Byrdie Tip

To maintain this look, simply re-buzz the head about once every week to 10 days.