# So, I buzzed my hair tonight **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [April 6, 2008, 3:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-i-buzzed-my-hair-tonight/444150 "2008-04-06T03:54:28Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![dangermom](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/e274bd/32.png) [@dangermom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dangermom)\ **Post date:** [April 6, 2008, 3:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-i-buzzed-my-hair-tonight/444150/21 "2008-04-06T15:43:19Z")
That looks great on you. I’m a bit biased, though–I love the buzz look. I always wanted to do it, but I have the wrong sort of head. ---
**Author:** ![The\_Them](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/898d66/32.png) [@The\_Them](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Them)\ **Post date:** [April 6, 2008, 4:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-i-buzzed-my-hair-tonight/444150/22 "2008-04-06T16:02:03Z")
\>Backs away, holding forefingers crossed in desperate defense\< OK, so I personally happen to _like_ having long hair… And **ninja** , you sort of saturate your cuteness factor either way; something I’m sure you can’t help. Just sayin’… ---
**Author:** ![ladybug](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/46a35a/32.png) [@ladybug](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ladybug)\ **Post date:** [April 6, 2008, 4:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-i-buzzed-my-hair-tonight/444150/23 "2008-04-06T16:06:06Z")
I like it. You definitely have the bone structure to pull off that look. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Beware\_of\_Doug](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/278dde/32.png) [@Beware\_of\_Doug](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beware_of_Doug)\ **Post date:** [April 6, 2008, 5:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-i-buzzed-my-hair-tonight/444150/24 "2008-04-06T17:13:19Z")
Strong women…_rrrowwwrr._ Try blood red nail polish and maybe lipstick. A low neck black top. A choker. A little sexy goes a looong way. ---
**Author:** ![Fetchund](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/b2d939/32.png) [@Fetchund](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fetchund)\ **Post date:** [April 6, 2008, 6:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-i-buzzed-my-hair-tonight/444150/25 "2008-04-06T18:23:18Z")
No, no, no! Jeans and a leather jacket! _growl!_ I had a buzz cut for a while, but my face and cowlicks really didn’t want me to. You, on the other hand, pull it off quite nicely. I’m not sure I know your “affectional preferences”, but if you are straight, please don’t be offended if women start paying a lot of attention to you. That cut _works!_ ---
**Author:** ![Ephemera](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/8baadc/32.png) [@Ephemera](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ephemera)\ **Post date:** [April 6, 2008, 6:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-i-buzzed-my-hair-tonight/444150/26 "2008-04-06T18:52:10Z")
You look much better with the buzz than the long hair but I’m biased and like short and severe hairstyles on women. On me, not so much. I’m never buzzing my head again. ---
**Author:** ![NinjaChick](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/71c47a/32.png) [@NinjaChick](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/NinjaChick)\ **Post date:** [April 6, 2008, 7:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-i-buzzed-my-hair-tonight/444150/27 "2008-04-06T19:05:18Z")
[QUOTE=Fetchund] No, no, no! Jeans and a leather jacket! _growl!_ I had a buzz cut for a while, but my face and cowlicks really didn’t want me to. You, on the other hand, pull it off quite nicely. I’m not sure I know your “affectional preferences”, but if you are straight, please don’t be offended if women start paying a lot of attention to you. That cut _works!_ [/QUOTE] Women paying attention to me would not be a bad thing. Nor would men doing so. And if I had the budget for a good leather jacket, I would totally get one. Thanks for the compliments. I did have a few moments last night where it was like, “Oh god, what did I do?” Even a light breeze feels really, really weird with hair this short. ---
**Author:** ![Boyo\_Jim](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/87869e/32.png) [@Boyo\_Jim](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Boyo_Jim)\ **Post date:** [April 6, 2008, 7:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-i-buzzed-my-hair-tonight/444150/28 "2008-04-06T19:20:52Z")
[QUOTE=NinjaChick] …[after](http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b118/EcoSquid/Photo3.jpg) (Sorry for the crappy lighting; the only light I currently have in my dorm is my desk lamp [don’t ask]) [/QUOTE] I was thinking you look kind of like a hot Vulcan chick. I don’t remember what Vulcan women did with their hair, but the high forhead and the bone structure underneath, definitely Vulcan. ---
**Author:** ![Boyo\_Jim](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/87869e/32.png) [@Boyo\_Jim](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Boyo_Jim)\ **Post date:** [April 6, 2008, 7:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-i-buzzed-my-hair-tonight/444150/29 "2008-04-06T19:25:14Z")
BTW, I just got my head buzzed to about the same length a month ago, and I already have patches sticking out. Seems parts of my scalp grow hair at different rates than other parts. I got this done at a barber, thinking it would be real low maintenance, and it maybe won’t be. OTOH, I’ve always wanted to buy a Flowbie to buzz my own head, so maybe this will be my excuse. ---
**Author:** ![sturmhauke](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/e47c2d/32.png) [@sturmhauke](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/sturmhauke)\ **Post date:** [April 6, 2008, 7:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-i-buzzed-my-hair-tonight/444150/30 "2008-04-06T19:30:37Z")
The after picture is very ninjalike. How are you with throwing stars? Can you teleport short distances? ---
**Author:** ![Ephemera](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/8baadc/32.png) [@Ephemera](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ephemera)\ **Post date:** [April 6, 2008, 8:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-i-buzzed-my-hair-tonight/444150/31 "2008-04-06T20:29:00Z")
[QUOTE=Boyo Jim] I was thinking you look kind of like a hot Vulcan chick. I don’t remember what Vulcan women did with their hair, but the high forhead and the bone structure underneath, definitely Vulcan. [/QUOTE] The same as Vulcan men. Bowl cuts. ---
**Author:** ![brujaja](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/4af34b/32.png) [@brujaja](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/brujaja)\ **Post date:** [April 6, 2008, 8:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-i-buzzed-my-hair-tonight/444150/32 "2008-04-06T20:31:21Z")
Looks awesome. I say, red lipstick _and_ a leather jacket! ---
**Author:** ![swampbear](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/swampbear/32/467_2.png) [@swampbear](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/swampbear)\ **Post date:** [April 6, 2008, 8:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-i-buzzed-my-hair-tonight/444150/33 "2008-04-06T20:48:00Z")
It does look great on you **NinjaChick**. Like others have said you’ve got nice cheekbones and the cut really accentuates 'em. **Boyo Jim** I keep my hair buzzed year round. It does require a trip to the barber about every three weeks to keep it lookin’ uniform. Like you, I do have a couple of areas that seem to grow faster than others. It’s worth it to me though to not have to worry about blow drying, gel and all that stuff. Plus, like **NinjaChick** said, that shampoo sure does last a looooooong time. 😃 ---
**Author:** ![Quartz](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/quartz/32/267_2.png) [@Quartz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quartz)\ **Post date:** [April 6, 2008, 9:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-i-buzzed-my-hair-tonight/444150/34 "2008-04-06T21:24:43Z")
Buy yourself a trimmer and you’ll save a fortune in barber / hairdresser fees. And don’t waste money on sunblock: wear a hat. But carry some sunblock as a backup. Quartz, who’s been buzzed for over a decade. ---
**Author:** ![Shirley\_Ujest](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/45deac/32.png) [@Shirley\_Ujest](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shirley_Ujest)\ **Post date:** [April 6, 2008, 10:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-i-buzzed-my-hair-tonight/444150/35 "2008-04-06T22:40:54Z")
You have amazing cheekbones! Your bravery and courage is incredible. I have long held the fantasy of shaving my head as well. While it would not be such a stretch for me as my hair is about two inches or so long, the fact that I am on the pudgy side and in my early forties will mean that people will look at me sorrowfully because they’ll think I have cancer. ---
**Author:** ![Boyo\_Jim](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/87869e/32.png) [@Boyo\_Jim](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Boyo_Jim)\ **Post date:** [April 6, 2008, 10:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-i-buzzed-my-hair-tonight/444150/36 "2008-04-06T22:46:09Z")
[QUOTE=Shirley Ujest] You have amazing cheekbones! Your bravery and courage is incredible. I have long held the fantasy of shaving my head as well. While it would not be such a stretch for me as my hair is about two inches or so long, the fact that I am on the pudgy side and in my early forties will mean that people will look at me sorrowfully because they’ll think I have cancer. [/QUOTE] So, do you feel the need for pity sex? ---
**Author:** ![Cat\_Whisperer](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cat_whisperer/32/4839_2.png) [@Cat\_Whisperer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cat_Whisperer)\ **Post date:** [April 6, 2008, 11:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-i-buzzed-my-hair-tonight/444150/37 "2008-04-06T23:12:23Z")
I agree with everyone else here - you do have the bone structure and attitude to carry off hair that short. The only change I would make (if you think you look too butch, and get tired of all the girlies hitting on you) is to grow out the top a little, but leave the rest short ([sort of like this](http://www.countryhair.com/shorth1.jpg)). I think that would look stunning on you (and think of all the fun colours you could do to it!) ---
**Author:** ![jellyblue](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/e480ec/32.png) [@jellyblue](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jellyblue)\ **Post date:** [April 6, 2008, 11:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-i-buzzed-my-hair-tonight/444150/38 "2008-04-06T23:21:22Z")
[QUOTE=NinjaChick] Women paying attention to me would not be a bad thing. Nor would men doing so. And if I had the budget for a good leather jacket, I would totally get one. Thanks for the compliments. I did have a few moments last night where it was like, “Oh god, what did I do?” Even a light breeze feels really, really weird with hair this short. [/QUOTE] Women will definitely be hitting on you 😉 . But pay attention, because if you’re not expecting it, you might miss it, we can be subtle. Dayum. Even my girlfriend’s hair isn’t that short and she’s pretty butch. I’ll millionth that it looks great on you. ---
**Author:** ![kittenblue](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/ba8739/32.png) [@kittenblue](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kittenblue)\ **Post date:** [April 7, 2008, 2:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-i-buzzed-my-hair-tonight/444150/39 "2008-04-07T02:37:53Z")
I guess I’m the only one who thinks you look better with the longer hair…I’m not a fan of extremely short hair on girls. And I guess my mom gene is working overtime…I’m worried about what yours will say! But if you like it…enjoy the breeze! My daughter went through a phase of hair experimentation, but she never cut it that short…I know I would have cried, even though she has a great head…well, except for the scar from the stitches from the floaty nightie incident… ---
**Author:** ![Bites\_When\_Provoked](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bites_when_provoked/32/18073_2.png) [@Bites\_When\_Provoked](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bites_When_Provoked)\ **Post date:** [April 7, 2008, 3:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-i-buzzed-my-hair-tonight/444150/40 "2008-04-07T03:42:22Z")
I think you look stunning with the short hair. It really suits you. Which surprised me, because looking at your ‘before’ picture I thought ‘Oh, boy, she’s made such a mistake’… … but now I just think, ‘Wow!’. Definitely a great look for you. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-i-buzzed-my-hair-tonight/444150.md?page=1) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-i-buzzed-my-hair-tonight/444150.md?page=3)