A sharp taper and a fuzzy top: Justin proves that the DIY buzz cut is one of Resort ’24’s real winning styles.
How did we decide that the DIY buzz cut is one of Resort ’24’s surprisingly biggest trends? We took a look at the season of simplicity and into the next, another season so, and decided that there was a radicality in things that were presented as they were. Straightforward in their ease of being, unostentatiousness that highlights a quiet confidence instead, and fashioned for action and activity.
But by no means will these trends guarantee one a sufficient amount of style that can only come from mining self-exploration and cultivating charisma but what are we certain of? That the DIY buzz cut is safe for any kind of hair, it balances thinning out by sharpening focus up top or preventing mushrooming on men who are hirsute up north.
The final clincher: all you need are #2, #1 and #7 blades, a dozen clips, and the dexterity skills of a teenager (one will get an abrupt fade) or a commercial pilot (the holy grail gradual one).
Continue scrolling down for five of our grails to maintain the style.
Augustinus Bader The Shampoo, $87
The brand calls it The Shampoo for a reason: it softens, stimulates, conditions, volumes, deflakes, and reduces shedding in just one wash. Now imagine what it can do with a week’s worth of usage.
Aveda Nutriplenish™ Treatment Masque Light Moisture, $87
The style brings full attention to one’s features and unfortunately, scalp health too. This five-minute mask infuses the often-sensitive skin with the right amount of hydration to keep things light and easy up there.
Beyond Angel Aqua Moisture Sun Cream SPF 50+ and PA+++, $30
Your scalp needs sun protection too: spread two to three fingers worth of this lightweight cream and first, enjoy its cooling sensation. Next, enjoy sun protection while admiring how much softer your scalp feels.
L’Occitane Dry Shampoo Mist, $42
The thing about the DIY buzz cut is that your haircare routine is shaved down to just a few seconds. Minus a few more with this silicone-free dry shampoo that cleanses without leaving flakes or crustiness.
Olaplex No. 7 Bonding Oil Reparative Styling, $52
Whether you’re looking to moisturise and soothe the scalp or encourage haste with new growth, this lightweight oil does the most thanks to a potent blend of grape seed oil, fermented green tea, and obviously, Olaplex.
Photography Chee Wei
Styling Izwan Abdullah
Grooming Chu Fan
Hair Keith Ong
Photography Assistant Max Ong
Styling Assistants Manfred Lu and Liew Hui Ying
Once you’re done with this story about the DIY buzz cut, click here to catch up with our December/January ’24 issue!
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