When performing a buzz cut, what guard size is commonly used?

When performing a buzz cut, the commonly used guard sizes are typically between #1 and #2. A guard size #1 leaves the hair about 1/8 of an inch long, which provides a very close cut. Guard size #2 leaves the hair about 1/4 of an inch long, giving a slightly longer length while still maintaining the short and uniform appearance characteristic of a buzz cut.

This range allows the barber to achieve the desired look of a buzz cut, which is known for its simplicity and neatness. Since buzz cuts are intended to be low-maintenance and often uniform in length, choosing guard sizes within this range ensures that the cut is both practical and stylish for most clients.

Other guard sizes may create a buzz cut that is too short or too long, moving away from the typical buzz cut style that clients usually request. Thus, selecting guard sizes #1 to #2 provides the best balance for achieving the classic buzz cut aesthetic.