Here’s How to Get Austin Butler’s Hot ’90s Buzz Cut
StyleThe Elvis star debuted a fresh new look last night.By Ollie CoxDecember 10, 2024Steve Jennings/Getty ImagesSave this storySaveSave this storySaveUntil recently, Austin Butler was the poster boy of the tousled medium-length ’90s cut, a deliberately messy trim that has dominated the barbershop request list. But last night, at the San Francisco International Film Festival, the actor unveiled a rugged hot-guy buzz cut.Did Butler get fed up with laborious hair styling routines? Is the crop for his role in next year's Caught Stealing? Or did he just fancy changing things up a bit? We can’t say for certain, but it looks great either way.If you're thinking of getting the trim yourself, there’s a few things to consider. When you go for shorter hair, it will draw more attention to your facial features. And in this situation, complimenting your short trim with some facial hair can be a great way to soften things up, à la Butler, who rocked some noticeable stubble.It’s clear that Butler’s hair has seen a fair bit of clipper action, but it’s not as simple as a grade one all over. Given the notable fuzz, it’s likely a grade two. And when it comes to maintenance, the only thing you’re gonna need is a regular trip to the barber, or a surefire set of clippers to keep things at the ideal length.Miikka SkaffariIf you do decide to go DIY, there’s a few things to bear in mind. If you’re brand new to the world of the buzz, take things slow and always cut to a longer length than you think you need; it’s always easier to go shorter on a second attempt than to wait and grow it out. For shorter cuts, go against the grain of your hair growth for a closer look.Butler’s new trim fits in nicely with the whole sexy dirtbag thing we’re seeing at the moment. The slightly fuzzy buzz is the hair equivalent of a non-committal 'stache repped by guys like Paul Mescal and a pre-swamp rock beard Jacob Elordi. It’s low-maintenance, a bit rugged, and consistently looks good.So why has Butler gone for the new 'do? Buzz cuts have long been the regenerative trim of cool Hollywood actors. Brad Pitt rocked one in the ’00s, Shawn Mendes shaved his mane last year, and Bradley Cooper chopped off his locks in 2023. It’s a severe short-length trim that's resistant to trends.And with 2025 nearly upon us, Austin Butler’s fresh crop might just signal a greater shift toward shorter, cleaner cuts in the new year.This story originally appeared on British GQ.
Until recently, Austin Butler was the poster boy of the tousled medium-length ’90s cut, a deliberately messy trim that has dominated the barbershop request list. But last night, at the San Francisco International Film Festival, the actor unveiled a rugged hot-guy buzz cut.
Did Butler get fed up with laborious hair styling routines? Is the crop for his role in next year's Caught Stealing? Or did he just fancy changing things up a bit? We can’t say for certain, but it looks great either way.
If you're thinking of getting the trim yourself, there’s a few things to consider. When you go for shorter hair, it will draw more attention to your facial features. And in this situation, complimenting your short trim with some facial hair can be a great way to soften things up, à la Butler, who rocked some noticeable stubble.
It’s clear that Butler’s hair has seen a fair bit of clipper action, but it’s not as simple as a grade one all over. Given the notable fuzz, it’s likely a grade two. And when it comes to maintenance, the only thing you’re gonna need is a regular trip to the barber, or a surefire set of clippers to keep things at the ideal length.
If you do decide to go DIY, there’s a few things to bear in mind. If you’re brand new to the world of the buzz, take things slow and always cut to a longer length than you think you need; it’s always easier to go shorter on a second attempt than to wait and grow it out. For shorter cuts, go against the grain of your hair growth for a closer look.
Butler’s new trim fits in nicely with the whole sexy dirtbag thing we’re seeing at the moment. The slightly fuzzy buzz is the hair equivalent of a non-committal 'stache repped by guys like Paul Mescal and a pre-swamp rock beard Jacob Elordi. It’s low-maintenance, a bit rugged, and consistently looks good.
So why has Butler gone for the new 'do? Buzz cuts have long been the regenerative trim of cool Hollywood actors. Brad Pitt rocked one in the ’00s, Shawn Mendes shaved his mane last year, and Bradley Cooper chopped off his locks in 2023. It’s a severe short-length trim that's resistant to trends.
And with 2025 nearly upon us, Austin Butler’s fresh crop might just signal a greater shift toward shorter, cleaner cuts in the new year.
This story originally appeared on British GQ.
