Abrush cut is a type ofhaircut in which thehair 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 between1⁄4 and1⁄2 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 taperedshort orsemi-short with a clipper, in the same manner as acrew 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 than1⁄4 inch on top may be referred to as aburr.[3] A brush that is cut at1⁄4 inch or longer on top, and especially one that shows natural curl, depending on length, may be referred to as ashort brush cut orbrush cut.[4][1][5] Brush cuts are traditionally groomed with hair control wax, commonly referred to asbrush wax.
Brush cuts are commonly used in variousmilitaries, either as form ofsocial conformity to the military or as ahygienic measure. Conversely manypunkcultures and movements have likewise adopted brush haircuts as a form of personal identity and ofrebellion.[6]
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