brush cut

Bristly military haircut

A brush cut is a very short men's haircut where the hair stands upright, resembling the bristles of a brush.

It's a variant of the crew cut, typically slightly longer on top: He got a brush cut for basic training.

The style is associated with military personnel and athletes.

hairstyle

clippers

Handheld cutting implements

  • buzzcutHair clipped uniformly short
  • crewcutClose-cropped military style
  • barberProfessional who trims locks

fade · barbershop · trimmer · taper · shears · undercut · stylist · shave · flattop · sideburns

military

regulation

Official rules governing conduct

enlistment · drill · sergeant · barracks · infantry · platoon · cadet · conscription · orderly · inspection

Categories
Opposites
hair length

brush cutlong hair

Extended scalp strands

mane · tresses · ponytail · braids · flowing hair

hairstyle complexity

brush cutbouffant

Voluminous teased hairstyle

beehive · pompadour · ringlets · French twist · perm

gender association

brush cutbouffant

Voluminous teased hairstyle

beehive · pixie cut · bob · chignon · French braid

Family

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Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G