The buzz cut is trendy right now and you have decided to go for it. Congratulations, but are you confused about the different buzz cut lengths? Are you familiar with number 1, number 2, number 3 and number 4 buzz cut lengths? If not, you should as length matters the most in buzz cut hairstyle!
Why Most Men Love The Buzz Cut
Buzz Cut hairstyle is becoming wildly popular amongst men, as it’s considered one of the easiest to maintain styles with low efforts to groom the hair.
The reason why it is so popular is due to its “light feather-like” feel on the head, which is good for men living in hot climate countries and of course, its ways of styling that suit all hair types.
Although many of us must have heard about it recently, this hairstyle is around 100 years old and has come in many forms with unique variations every time it tops the trends.
From what we can tell, this hairstyle had been inspired by men from the army who used to keep their hair short into a buzz cut so that they didn’t tend to get irritated by their hair on the head when they were in war fields.
Apart from this, many Hollywood stars like Tom Cruise, Jake Gyllenhaal, Brad Pitt, Zayn Malik, and many more celebrities got this haircut. They have made it even more popular, giving us ways of wearing it in different lengths according to the clipper sizes that determine the length that should be kept for a buzz cut.
Different Buzz Cut Lengths
The length of a buzz cut can vary, but it generally ranges from 1/8 inch (about 3 mm) to about 1/2 inch (about 13 mm).
Hair clippers use standardized numbers to indicate the length the hair will be cut to, usually ranging from 0 to 8. For buzz cuts, clipper numbers from 1 to 4 are particularly relevant.
Some individuals might choose a cut that is even shorter than a Number 1, essentially shaving their head, while others may opt for a slightly longer buzz cut for a distinct appearance.
However, the main feature of a buzz cut is that it is shorter than a regular haircut but not fully shaved either. So, clipper number 1 (3.175 millimeters), number 2 (6.35 millimeters), number 3 (9.525 millimeters), and number 4 (12.7 millimeters) are perfect lengths for buzz cut.
To find out what types of buzz haircuts are available according to clipper sizes, read ahead to get an idea of various buzz cut lengths, such as number 1, 2, 3, and 4 buzz cut styles with some examples.
Number 1 Buzz Cut
This hairstyle is the most popular among the top trends in men’s hairstyles. It goes well with any haircut and hair type, be it straight, thick/thin, curly, wavy, or afro hair.
For number 1 buzz cut lengths like the ones shown in the pictures above, you can wear it nicely, keeping the length 1/8 of an inch (3.175 millimeters) that leads towards the back of the head, creating a nice finish to the look.
The front side of the hair can be trimmed into a wavy line to even out the entire look of the haircut. To maintain this style, get their hair trimmed every 4-6 weeks to make it look as neat and fresh as possible.
Number 2 Buzz Cut
Men with strawberry jawlines and light skin can choose the number 2 buzz cut length. The hair is cut into ¼ inch (6.35 millimeters), which hides the visibility of the scalp through the hair.
Men with big foreheads and straight eyebrows can wear this look and keep the hair above the forehead trimmed into either an “M” shape or a wide “U” to accentuate the buzz cut on the face.
This way, people will think of you as someone they don’t want to mess with and think twice before they would have to approach them for anything. Get your hair trimmed every 4-6 weeks, depending on the speed of the hair growth.
Number 3 Buzz Cut
Men who want a slightly longer hair length in their buzz cuts can go for the number 3 buzz cut. Celebrities like Brad Pitt and Chris Evans have been seen wearing this look, which makes them look like those strong army soldiers who would rip anyone’s skin inside out if they mess with them mistakenly.
You can keep a clean shave with this look, as it has a buzz cut with a 3/8 length in inches and 9.525 millimeters. The front part of the haircut can be trimmed into an “M” shape if the face is long or a wide “U” if the face is square shape to even out the look.
Men with any hair color can go for this haircut, but it would look the most prominent in dark hair colors, like Black or chocolate brown hair, as shown in the pictures above.
For this look, ask the barber to trim the hair nicely. This will grow out with a soft and smooth texture, giving a nice feel to the buzz cut. This will also tempt people near you to slide their hands in the hair to feel the smoothness. Read our article if you are confused between crew cut and buzz cut.
Number 4 Buzz Cut
Number 4 buzz cut has a length of ½ of an inch (12.7 millimeters). It is almost the mature version of the buzz cut lengths that partially looks like a buzz and partially like normally full grown hair. This can also be considered as: after the transition of a freshly cut buzz cut that was number 1 and has now grown into the number 4 category.
Men can also wear it with a short beard to get a more mature or wise look and vice versa. The best part about this length buzz cut is that you can style your hair like the ones shown in the pictures, which have the front styled into a mini faux hawk, bringing a nice change to the buzz cut.
To get this look on your hair, ask the barber for a nice buzz cut. Once you have it, style the hair on top into mini spikes that align well with the jawline of the face.
There are many numbers of buzz cut lengths that look different, but the ones we talked about are the first 4 of the clipper sizes that everyone is going for and loves it. These hair lengths make the head feel super-light as the hair is less, especially for those men who don’t have time to style their hair before they leave for work or an outing and prefer having hair set on the go.
Try one of these buzz cut lengths and look like a classy star seen outside walking freely on the streets.