A short, close-cropped hairstyle for men where the hair is cut very short all over the head, often kept nearly uniform in length.
Named after naval crews and military personnel who historically kept their hair short for practicality. Became popularized and named as a distinct style in the mid-20th century.
The crewcut became an icon of 1950s American masculinity and military pride—it was practical for sailors and soldiers, but then Hollywood stars made it fashionable, showing how military styles become everyday fashion!
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