A butch cut is anything but boring. It looks bold, masculine and daring. Men who opt for it radiate confidence and strength. On top of that, it requires minimal effort to get and even less to maintain. Want to learn how to achieve the look without huss? Our guide will help you out with it.

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What Is A Butch Cut?

To make sure you know exactly what is a butch haircut, here is a quick definition. A butch cut hairstyle is a short male cut featuring the hair of an even length all over your head. Because it takes origins from the army, its length is usually extremely short. You can also complement it with an undercut or a fade for a more contrasty and defined look.

A burr cut, a brush cut, a crew cut and a buzz cut are one of the most popular butch hair cuts. A typical length for butch haircuts is 1/4-3/4 in. When cut shorter, you get a burr haircut, whereas a long hair butch is called a brush haircut. Fades and undercuts are a very popular accompaniment for a butch hairstyle.

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Butch Cut vs Crew Cut

While there is no point to compare a butch cut vs buzz cut, as the former simply belongs to the family of the latter, the difference between a butch cut and a crew cut is worth noting. In a butch haircut men get their hair cut evenly, whereas in a crew cut, you leave a portion of hair in the front a little longer than the rest of your hair.

Normally, you do not style a butch, whereas a crew cut, on the contrary, allows for some styling. The most popular way of wearing it is swiping the front hair to the side, which creates a side parted look. Another difference between the two that you can cut your own hair for a butch haircut and for a crew cut, you would want to make an appointment with your barber.

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The Most Popular Butch Haircuts

To infuse you with some inspo, we have collected the most sought after butch hairstyles below. So, study them carefully and pick out the one that resonates with you.