An idea for the head: the return of the buzz cut

“This is the third time I’ve shaved my hair. I always do it in the most important moments of my life, when things change. And this is certainly one of them ». Without too many hesitations Willow Smith said goodbye to her voluminous and curly hair, opting, once again, for a decisive one buzz cut.

A radical cut, which the young singer ventured in the middle of one of her performances, on the notes of Whip my Hair. Sitting on a chair, guitar in hand, she let the hairstylist enter the scene and, with razor in hand, start cutting.

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One symbolic gesture, which marks the desire to leave the past behind to start a new chapter, and which lovingly inspired the mother Jada Pinkett to do the same. The actress, in fact, revealed that she suffers from alopecia and so she decided to follow in her daughter’s footsteps by shaving to zero. A mutual gesture of solidarity and complicity between mother and daughter that Willow described on Instagram as follows: “A gift is true when it is given with the heart to the right person, at the right time and in the right place and when nothing is expected in return” .

Of a completely different nature, on the other hand, are the reasons that over the years have led many famous people to opt for a nice buzz cut. From Cara Delevingne a Kristen Stewart who simply wanted to experience the thrill of a completely different look, at the latest of Iris Law, who greeted her chocolate hair for a cut shaved with icy tones. “I wanted something that made me feel free. The day I shaved I changed my life. I’ve never done anything like this before, ”he told British Vogue.

A cut, this, often associated with the desire to put a point to turn the page and, certainly, “among the bravest you can choose, especially if you have always been used to having long hair” Andrea Gennaro, Top Stylist Wella. We asked him for some ad hoc advice for those wishing to opt for a buzz cut.

BUZZCUT: THE RETURN
“It is a very simple cut to make, but difficult to maintain as it will require numerous trims. The lengths, in fact, are extremely short, so much so that one immediately thinks of a masculine and extremely minimal look. In the summer of 2021 it became part of men’s hair fashion trends, and now it is also becoming popular in the world of women’s hair trends, becoming a glamorous and super sensual haircut ».

MATTER OF STYLE…
«The most common thought is that this cut only gives to those who have a perfect visa, but in reality it is not! The important thing in this type of cut is it style. As for the shapes of the face, however, it will be the hairstylist’s task to recommend a more nuanced shave, or uniform or a double cut to best enhance the face. For those who have fine features and an oval face the buzz cut will be an extremely glamorous haircut thanks to the perfect contrast between the “tomboy” style and the delicate and feminine features. Also ideal for enhancing diamond and square face shapes in such a way as to re-proportion the more rigid lines of the face. Attention, on the other hand, in the case of more rounded faces, where nuances will be necessary to avoid exasperating this characteristic ».

… AND SHAPE OF THE HEAD
«Special mention also for the cranial structure. The buzz cut must be proportionate and modeled on the shape of the head. For example: a flat head in the back will need more volume in the supra-occipital part to recreate a perfect shape. So, even 2 millimeters of gap between the various lengths will make the difference. This means that even if it is shaved hair … never underestimate knowledge, taste and geometry! “