Low maintenance but versatile, contemporary with an intriguing backstory, the classic crew cut has always come in and out of fashion, and right now it’s in. Crew cuts are popular because they’re easy to keep looking good, can be simply styled and are a little different to a basic buzz. If you’re looking for a short, manageable style, the crew cut could be your best bet.
The crew cut is a style which has super short sides and a shorter top, leaving some length to play with, adding texture and style. The hair on top is kept fairly short and usually forms a short pompadour, though there are variations, and you can play with different styles or ask your barber for some ideas to modernise the classic crew cut.
The History And Popularity Of The Crew Cut
The crew cut is considered a classic military style with its simple, low-maintenance approach. The name is said to have originated in the US, used to describe hairstyles worn by members of the rowing crew teams at the top colleges Harvard, Yale and Cornell. Legend has it that one Yale crew member, John “Jock” Hay Whitney walked into his local barbershop and asked for a ‘Hindenburg’ cut to keep his style short and maximise his rowing performance. As this was in the postwar period the barber decided maybe a more US-focused name would suit it better and they opted for ‘crew cut’ to honour Yale’s oarsmen.
Crew cuts remained popular throughout the 1920s and 1930s, especially in Ivy League colleges in the US. Crew cuts fell out of fashion as long hair became more popular in the 1960s but it began to come back into style in the 1970s and 1980s, with the flat-top crew cut becoming a really sought-after choice in the 80s.
The Modern Crew Cut
Asking your barber for a crew cut today may come with a few questions and different styling options to consider. The trim maintains its neat and tidy cropped appearance, but you may be able to do different things with the top. The classic crew cut remains the most popular but common variations include the crew cut with a taper or fade, the crew cut with a sharp side part, or the textured crew cut with a little more length to add height.
Whatever style of crew cut appeals to you; our barber will be happy to help. Come on down and we’ll book you in for your next trim.
Low maintenance but versatile, contemporary with an intriguing backstory, the classic crew cut has always come in and out of fashion, and right now it’s in. Crew cuts are popular because they’re easy to keep looking good, can be simply styled and are a little different to a basic buzz. If you’re looking for a short, manageable style, the crew cut could be your best bet.
The crew cut is a style which has super short sides and a shorter top, leaving some length to play with, adding texture and style. The hair on top is kept fairly short and usually forms a short pompadour, though there are variations, and you can play with different styles or ask your barber for some ideas to modernise the classic crew cut.
The History And Popularity Of The Crew Cut
The crew cut is considered a classic military style with its simple, low-maintenance approach. The name is said to have originated in the US, used to describe hairstyles worn by members of the rowing crew teams at the top colleges Harvard, Yale and Cornell. Legend has it that one Yale crew member, John “Jock” Hay Whitney walked into his local barbershop and asked for a ‘Hindenburg’ cut to keep his style short and maximise his rowing performance. As this was in the postwar period the barber decided maybe a more US-focused name would suit it better and they opted for ‘crew cut’ to honour Yale’s oarsmen.
Crew cuts remained popular throughout the 1920s and 1930s, especially in Ivy League colleges in the US. Crew cuts fell out of fashion as long hair became more popular in the 1960s but it began to come back into style in the 1970s and 1980s, with the flat-top crew cut becoming a really sought-after choice in the 80s.
The Modern Crew Cut
Asking your barber for a crew cut today may come with a few questions and different styling options to consider. The trim maintains its neat and tidy cropped appearance, but you may be able to do different things with the top. The classic crew cut remains the most popular but common variations include the crew cut with a taper or fade, the crew cut with a sharp side part, or the textured crew cut with a little more length to add height.
Whatever style of crew cut appeals to you; our barber will be happy to help. Come on down and we’ll book you in for your next trim.
