Edgar cut
The Edgar hairstyle, otherwise known as the Edgar cut or the Edgar haircut, is a hairstyle that is often associated with Latino culture. In the early 2020s, the haircut gained virality among members of Generation Z and Millennials.[1] The haircut is notably popular in Mexican border states such as Texas, New Mexico, and California.[2]
Overview
The Edgar hairstyle is usually characterized as the front hair having straight fringes, or bangs, along with the sides tapered.[3] The Edgar hairstyle is most prominent among young Latinos.[4] The origin for the name Edgar is unconfirmed, although it is usually attributed to having been named after former Seattle Mariners player Edgar Martínez.[5] The hairstyle is associated with the Mexican Takuache aesthetic,[6][7] as well as having been found to have similarities to the hairstyles of the Jumano tribe.[8][9][10] Another attribute toward the Edgar haircut is the slang word "cuh".[11]
Reception
The Edgar hairstyle has been met with a mixed reception. A professor at the University of Texas at El Paso has praised the hairstyle, calling it "a really big marker of this generation",[12] whereas a barber from Corpus Christi, Texas called the hairstyle "not a favorite amongst parents.".[13] In late 2021, Riverside High School of El Paso, Texas attempted to ban the haircut, claiming the hairstyle "provokes distraction".[14][15]
See also
References
- Jones, Sian. "What Is The Edgar Cut?". modernbarber.co.uk. Modern Barber. Retrieved 12 October 2023.
- Moreno, Nereida. "The Edgar haircut is one more thing kids, parents can disagree on". chicago.suntimes.com. WBEZ. Retrieved 12 October 2023.
- Tiscareño, Carmina. "The 'Edgar cut,' a hairstyle with indigenous roots, thrives with Dallas' Latino youths". dallasnews.com. The Dallas Morning News. Retrieved 12 October 2023.
- Moran, Jocelyn. "Increasingly popular 'Edgar' cut becomes cultural trend for young Latino men". cbsnews.com/sanfrancisco/. KPIX-TV. Retrieved 12 October 2023.
- Gurba, Myriam. "The Edgar is all the rage among the foos". latimes.com. Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 12 October 2023.
- Habib, Yamily. "The Edgar Lives on: A Deep Dive into the Cultural Roots of the Popular Haircut". wearemitu.com. Mitú (entertainment). Retrieved 12 October 2023.
- Martino, Agostina. "The Edgar Cut: Gen Zers are crazy about it, we'll tell you the story behind it!". latv.com. LATV. Retrieved 12 October 2023.
- Flores, Edwin. "Gen Z Latinos are crazy about the 'Edgar' — a viral haircut with a divisive back story". nbcnews.com. NBC News. Retrieved 12 October 2023.
- Cheung, Adam. "Introducing the Edgar haircut:the go-to style you've seen but couldn't name". gq-magazine.co.uk. GQ. Retrieved 12 October 2023.
- Martinez, Sarah. "The 'Edgar' haircut San Antonio makes fun of might be rooted in indigenous culture". mysanantonio.com. San Antonio Express-News. Retrieved 12 October 2023.
- Yañez, Alejandra; Masso, Steven; Avila, Rolando. "What is the 'Edgar' or 'Cuh' haircut? Why is it so popular in the Valley?". valleycentral.com. KGBT-TV. Retrieved 12 October 2023.
- Mejia, Jonathan. "El Paso professor believes 'Edgar cut' is a form of expression for teenagers". khqa.com. KFOX-TV. Retrieved 12 October 2023.
- Simpson, Simoné. "Why 'The Edgar' haircut is not a favorite amongst barbers". kiiitv.com. KIII. Retrieved 12 October 2023.
- Carey, Isiah. "The Edgar Cut". fox26houston.com. KRIV. Retrieved 12 October 2023.
- Barba, Joanna. "The Controversial Edgar Haircut May Have Indigenous Roots So Maybe Stop Making Fun of It?". klaq.com. KLAQ. Retrieved 12 October 2023.