Style in the age of the pandemic: The buzzcut returns

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By Skylar Wolfe

As COVID-19 continues to keep people inside, many people are choosing to give themselves a buzzcut, CNN reported.

There are several possible reasons for the phenomenon, according to CNN, including the low maintenance required, the low-risk associated since many people are not leaving their homes or even a cultural statement.

CNN continued to report the history of the buzzcut in the United States, from it’s prominence in the army to several counterculture movements.

While the hippies shunned short hair, associating it with the establishment and consumerism, the punk counterculture embraced the look as a way to shock people, CNN reported.

No matter what people’s reasons are, the hairstyle has made its comeback, according to CNN.

The New York Times published a guide with tips on how to “Give Yourself a Buzz Cut Now.” 

“You can use whatever you have,” Sanam Yar, reporter for The New York Times, said in the article. “A beard trimmer or even (clean!) dog clippers can work.”

Yar emphasized that, while not many people are likely to see your new haircut right now, it may be wise to take some photos to remember your old hair, “in case of disaster.” 

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