2 Simple Ways to Get the Buzz Cut Filter on TikTok

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Have you wanted to change your hairstyle with TikTok? You may have seen the buzz cut filter floating around; It is a popular trend that can show you how you would look without your usual hairstyle. Like other filters, you can easily apply it to your camera in the “Effects” menu. This wikiHow shows you how to find and use the Buzz Cut filter on TikTok and Snapchat using your iPhone, iPad, or Android.

• To use the TikTok filter, open the TikTok app. Tap “+” to create a new TikTok.
• Tap the magnifying glass and search for “team cut”. Tap the first result to use the effect.
• Search for “buzz cut glasses” Eric on Snapchat. Touch a filter to apply it.

1. 

   Open the TikTok app. This looks like a multicolored musical note with a black background.

   • TikTok is available for iOS in the App Store and for Android in the Google Play Store. You can also download it on Windows from the Microsoft Store.
   • If you’re not logged in yet, tap Apply to do it now or touch register to create an account.

2. Tap +. This will be at the bottom of the screen. This is how you can create a new TikTok.

3. Tap effects. This is the square to the left of the record button.[1]

4. Press the magnifying glass icon. This will open a search window.

5. Enter the team cut. Results will load as you type.

6. Tap team cut. This will have an icon of a person with a haircut.

   • The effect should be applied immediately.

7. Look at the screen. If necessary, tap the circular arrow icon in the top right corner to switch to the front camera. You don’t have to create a video to use the filter; it should be applied automatically when it recognizes your face.

   • If you want to make a video, tap the record button to record. Customize the song, add effects, and tap the checkmark icon to publish.

1. 

   Open the Snapchat app. This looks like a white ghost with a yellow background.

   • If you’re not logged in yet, tap Apply to do so now or open an account.

2. Tap the camera icon. This is the center button at the bottom. You may already be on this page.

3. Tap the effect circle. This will be to the right of the record button. You will be able to see the other effects in the list.

4. Tap Investigate. When you touch the first effect, the bottom toolbar will change. You can find Investigate near look for.

5. Buzz cut type. Results will load as you type.

6. Tap buzz cut. This is Eric’s Buzz Cut Lens.[2]

   • The effect will begin to load.

7. 

   Look at the screen. If necessary, tap the rectangular arrow icon in the top right corner to switch to the front camera. The filter should be applied automatically when it recognizes your face.

   • If you want to take a Snap, hold down the capture button. Tap Send to to send a Snap to your friends.
   • To post to TikTok, tap the download icon to save the video to your device. When posting on TikTok, choose load it up option and touch your video.

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