Buzz Cut 2012

Shaved hairstyles for men are edgy and clean cut. This buzz cut has been sported in 2012 by the likes of Justin Timberlake, Drake, and hairstyle icon David Beckham. The short buzz says bad boy and good boy at the same time. Cut to the same short length all over the head, the shaved haircut looks great with no styling or product. If you’re frustrated with wavy or curly hair, this is the cut for you.

Blocked Nape

At the back of men’s short haircuts, there are a few options. Hair at the neck can be shaved into a tapered nape or a blocked nape, shown below.

Also known as the blocked neck edge, hair is cut into a defined line across the nape of the neck. This is a square shape as opposed to the tapered nape, which as it’s name reveals, fades between hair and skin along your hairline.

So which one is for you? A tapered nape looks cleaner cut, especially after a few days when close shaved hair begins to grow out, say from a buzz cut. The tapered neck edge is also skinny or long necks.

Buzz Cut – Crew Cut

Once associated with the military, the buzz cut has also been worn by hair style icons like Brad Pitt and David Beckham.  In addition to being low maintenance, these close cropped highlight a defined jawline. By definition, a buzz cut is any hairstyle that uses clippers. This crew cut hairstyle has longer hair along the forehead and top of the head and tapers into shorter hair around the sides and back. Here, hair follows the hairline into a slight widows peak. The buzz cut also looks great in a defined line straight across the forehead. This can be echoed at the back with the blocked nape.

Very Short Hair

Beyond the buzzcut there are options that look cool and casual. This very short hair is a no mainteneance haircut (other than barber visits or DIV head shaves)  with no trace of military influence.

Rather than shaving ultra close to the skin, go a few numbers up with the clippers (number 2 or 3 blade Very Short Hair  for 1/4″ or 3/8″ length hair). At this length, a skilled barber can even sculpt hair to create a flattering profile.

This is the perfect cut for a physically active guy with a busy lifestyle. You look professional, are always ready to work out, and are ready for what’s next straight out of the shower.

At the back, ask for (or shave yourself) into a fade or tapered neck for a natural hairline that grows out clean.

Best Shampoo for Short Hair Men

Buzzed or crewcut hair is so short that you don’t need to use hair products but what about shampoo and conditioner? Here’s the best shampoo for short hair men.

Even with very short hair, shampoo is necessary. The same advice is true for everyone – don’t shampoo every day. Doing so will strip the scalp of natural oils that keep skin and hair moisturized. Too much shampoo will actually increase oil production, leading to greasy skin.

Unless you have specific hair or scalp issues to address, use a shampoo for all hair types like these mild options from MenScience, Woody’s, or Suave.

With short hair, flakes are especially apparent. Use a gentle shampoo like this one from Evergreen or Pureology. If the issue is psoriasis and not dandruff, give Paul Mitchell Tea Tree Special Shampoo a try.

At this length, conditioner isn’t necessary. Conditioner is meant for the ends of hair as opposed to the roots so start using if you want to grow hair longer but until then, regular trips will keep the ends looking sharp.

High and Tight

If you’re wanting a low maintenance cut with plenty of style, check out this high and tight. A version of the military-inspired buzz, this is a civilian worthy cut.

The high and tight is the basic short back and sides, longer on top men’s hair but cut way shorter. The sides and back are shaved (similar to the undercut) with some length at the crown.

The “high” refers to where the longer hair is, up high on the head above the temples. The “tight” is the close shave below. You can also fade hair so it blends into the skin. This cut transitioned into the mainstream in the 1980s and was worn in an extreme for in the flattop. Other versions include the fade, horseshoe, and recon.

As with every haircut, face shape is important to consider. These ultra short haircuts focus attention on your facial features. The high and tight will elongate oval or round faces. If you this is a cool haircut that can also be a lot of fun. If you want a no maintenance look, especially for curly hiar, this is a stylish option. All you have to do is wash and air dry.