Butch cut

A butch cut is a type of haircut in which the hair on the top of the head is cut short in every dimension.[1] The top and the upper portion of the back and sides are cut the same length, generally between ​1⁄4 and ​1⁄2 inch, following the contour of the head. The hair below the upper portion of the sides and back of the head is tapered short or semi-short with a clipper, in the same manner as a crew cut.[1][2] A variant form may have a slight graduation of the top hair longer from back to front or a quickly graduated bit of hair at the front hairline to achieve a little flip up of the hair at the forehead.[1] A butch that is cut at less than ​1⁄4 inch on top may be referred to as a burr.[3] A butch that is cut at ​1⁄4 inch or longer on top, and especially one that shows natural curl, depending on length, may be referred to as a short brush cut or brush cut.[4][1][5] Butch cuts are traditionally groomed with hair control wax, commonly referred to as butch wax.

Short brush cut
Airforce brush cut
Butch cut Marine

See also

References
  1. Trusty 1971, p. 113.
  2. Thorpe 1967, p. 135.
  3. Sherrow 2006, p. 101.
  4. Trusty 1971, p. 107.
  5. Trusty 1971, p. 116.

Bibliography
  • Sherrow, Victoria (2006). Encyclopedia of hair. Greenwood Press.CS1 maint: ref=harv (link)
  • Thorpe, S.C. (1967). Practice and Science of Standard Barbering. Milady Publishing Corporation.CS1 maint: ref=harv (link)
  • Trusty, L. Sherman (1971). The Art and Science of Barbering. Wolfer Printing Co.CS1 maint: ref=harv (link)
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