Buzz cut
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A buzz cut is a type of haircut named for the sound of the electric clippers which are used to shear the hair very closely to the scalp. It is one of the most rapid haircuts possible, and can take little more than a minute to cut when done with good quality clippers. A buzz cut also makes the face look more defined and the jaw wider.
Recruits in the armed forces in some countries are given buzz cuts upon entering training.
The buzz cut is popular among men and women in some cultures who want a short, low-maintenance hairstyle. It is also worn by men to hide thinning hair.
In Seattle during the 1990s, the haircut was made popular by Seattle Mariners player Jay Buhner. The haircut was known as the "Buhner buzz cut." Fans could get a buzz cut and receive free tickets to a game.
In the United Kingdom, the haircut is referred to as a skin head. In the Philippines its called "semi"
This style is also worn by Buddist monks and nuns, including the Dalai Lama.
The buzz cut is becoming increasingly popular with women, among them celebrities who have recently worn or currently wear this hairstyle are Demi Moore, Cate Blanchett, Rachel Weisz, Blanca Romero, Natalie Portman, and Robin Tunney.
Buzz cuts come in five grades: #0, or bareblade (shortest), #1 (about a millimeter), #2 (about half a centimeter), #3 (about 1 1/2 centimeters), and #4 (about 2 centimeters; popular with women).
Once hair has been buzzed down to a bare minimum, you can then apply shaving cream and "nib" it down. This removes all hair.
Buzz Cut is also the name of the gym coach in Beavis and Butt-head.sv:Snagg