Brush cut

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A brush 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 14 and 12 inch (6 and 13 mm), 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 brush that is cut at less than 14 inch on top may be referred to as a burr.[3] A brush that is cut at 14 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]
Brush cuts are traditionally groomed with hair control wax, commonly referred to as brush wax.

Culture

Short brush cut

A butch haircut is a common haircut for women who are

bisexual."[7]

Brush cuts are commonly used in various

hygienic measure. Conversely many punk cultures and movements have likewise adopted brush haircuts as a form of personal identity and of rebellion.[8]

Airforce
brush cut

See also

References

  1. ^ a b c d Trusty 1971, p. 113.
  2. ^ Thorpe 1967, p. 135.
  3. ^ Sherrow 2006, p. 101.
  4. ^ Trusty 1971, p. 107.
  5. ^ Trusty 1971, p. 116.
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  8. ^ Donovan, Johanne Edwina (January 1, 2014). ""Hardcore makes me sick" truth, youth and unity in Australian hardcore punk subculture" – via ses.library.usyd.edu.au.

Bibliography

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

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