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What to Tell Your Barber for a Buzz Cut

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Buzz Cut · Side · 1 of 5

Buzz Cut · Side

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A buzz cut at a number 2 all over, with a natural hairline at the front and a squared neckline.

Top
A number 2 (#2 guard, about 6 mm, 1/4 in), the same as the sides.
Sides
A number 2 all the way down, no fade.
Back
A number 2, with the neckline squared off.
Styling
None: towel-dry after washing. About a minute.
Grow-out
Keeps its look for two to four weeks before it needs another buzz.

Clipper guards in this cut

GuardLength it leaves
#2 (number 2)1/4 in, about 6 mm

Updated · Guard sizes from Wahl's published chart, listed in our haircut numbers guide

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