15 Best Modern And Retro Military Haircuts

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What’s a military haircut? It’s short and faded hair is low-maintenance, hygienic, that will never block a soldier’s vision on the battlefield. Military haircuts used to be worn mostly by personnel (e.g. soldiers), but the last few years have seen military styles such as the fade, undercut, buzz cut, and crew cut surge in popularity among men as they are great in giving that hot macho look. here are some ideas if you are looking for one.

Super Short Hair

If you prefer low maintenance and very short hair, take a look at the shortest options: a burr cut, a butch cut, a faded cut, a crew cut and their versions. You may go for faded and shaved backs and sides and keep the hair ultra short, so that not even a comb will be needed.

a classic burr cut is a very low-maintenance one and will continue into the future

a classic burr cut is a very low-maintenance one and will continue into the future

a butch cut is a low-maintenance version of a crew cut, it looks crisp and fresh

a butch cut is a low-maintenance version of a crew cut, it looks crisp and fresh

a faded butch cut is a great low-maintenance option that doesn't need a combo for a good look

a faded butch cut is a great low-maintenance option that doesn't need a combo for a good look

a high fade haircut is a fresh and modenr option of a military haircut, which doesn't require much maintenance

a high fade haircut is a fresh and modenr option of a military haircut, which doesn't require much maintenance

short hair with side part is very easy to style, it requires only some brushing and gel to keep the side part in place

short hair with side part is very easy to style, it requires only some brushing and gel to keep the side part in place

a crew cut is a conservative idea and it involves trimming hair to at least two inches

a crew cut is a conservative idea and it involves trimming hair to at least two inches

Longer Hair

If you like longer hair, there are some ideas for you, too: longer buzzcuts, brush cuts, longer fade cuts, Ivy League cuts and many others. Such haircuts look edgy and hot, some of them bring a retro feel, others bring a modern look, and they require styling with some product. Take a look and choose!

a brush cut with fade features much texture and length than the previous options and looks edgy

a brush cut with fade features much texture and length than the previous options and looks edgy

a fade haircut is a cool modern idea, which is suitable for different hair types and looks cool

a fade haircut is a cool modern idea, which is suitable for different hair types and looks cool

a high and tight army haircut is a specific military cut, it's not for everybody but may look amazing on a specific person

a high and tight army haircut is a specific military cut, it's not for everybody but may look amazing on a specific person

a longer buzzcut is longer than a burr cut and looks cool and textural

a longer buzzcut is longer than a burr cut and looks cool and textural

a messy brush cut is another longer version of military cuts, those shaved sides make it edgy

a messy brush cut is another longer version of military cuts, those shaved sides make it edgy

a slicked back army cut can feature both a retro and modern twist considering the length of the top you choose

a slicked back army cut can feature both a retro and modern twist considering the length of the top you choose

a spiky top and neat sides haircut is requires styling yet gives you are a fresh and extroverted look

a spiky top and neat sides haircut is requires styling yet gives you are a fresh and extroverted look

a war hero haircut is a throwback to WWI and requires some styling with gel

a war hero haircut is a throwback to WWI and requires some styling with gel

an Ivy League cut gives you a preppy look that has become a common sight in the forces over the years – most notably during World War II

an Ivy League cut gives you a preppy look that has become a common sight in the forces over the years – most notably during World War II