Crew Cut: See It on Your Photo
Short tapered sides with a slightly longer top that shortens from front to back. A neat, easy cut for men with oval, square or round faces.
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Face shapes it suits
- Oval
- Square
- Round
A crew cut keeps the sides and back short, often tapered or faded, and leaves a little more length on top. That top is longest at the front hairline and gradually shortens toward the crown, giving a tidy, slightly lifted shape that looks sharp.
Ask your barber for short tapered sides and about half an inch to an inch on top, graduated shorter toward the back. Many men wear it with no product at all; a pea-sized amount of matte paste pushed up at the front adds a little shape.
Short sides show off the jawline, which suits square faces, and the extra length at the front adds a touch of height for round faces. Balanced oval features look sharp at almost any taper height. Straight and wavy hair sit best, and thick hair benefits from the short length. Men with thinning hair often like it because density is less noticeable when everything is short. Book a trim every three to five weeks.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the difference between a crew cut and a buzz cut?
- A buzz cut is one length all over. A crew cut leaves the top a bit longer, usually tapering shorter toward the crown, with shorter sides.
- How do I style a crew cut?
- A small amount of matte clay or paste pushed slightly up at the front is usually all it needs. Many men wear it with no product at all.
- How often should I get a crew cut trimmed?
- Every three to five weeks keeps the taper clean around the ears and neckline.