Edgar cut

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Group member Jairo Martinez of Yahritza y su Esencia with an 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 2010s and early 2020s, the haircut gained virality among members of Generation Z and Millennials.[1] The haircut is notably more popular in Mexican border states in the Southwest such as Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, 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 hairstyle can be worn with any hair texture, including more wavy and curly hair. 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 sometime in early 2019.[5][6] The hairstyle is associated with the Mexican Takuache aesthetic,[7][8] often also called the Takuache haircut. The hairstyle has been found to have similarities to the hairstyles of the Jumano tribe.[9][10][11] Another known aspect associated with the Edgar haircut is the slang word "cuh".[12]

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",[13] whereas a barber from Corpus Christi, Texas called the hairstyle "not a favorite amongst parents".[14] In late 2021, Riverside High School of El Paso, Texas attempted to ban the haircut, claiming the hairstyle "provokes distraction".[15][16]

See also

References

  1. ^ Jones, Sian (5 September 2023). "What Is The Edgar Cut?". modernbarber.co.uk. Modern Barber. Retrieved 12 October 2023.
  2. ^ Moreno, Nereida (30 April 2023). "The Edgar haircut is one more thing kids, parents can disagree on". chicago.suntimes.com. WBEZ. Retrieved 12 October 2023.
  3. ^ Tiscareño, Carmina (6 March 2023). "The 'Edgar cut,' a hairstyle with indigenous roots, thrives with Dallas' Latino youths". dallasnews.com. The Dallas Morning News. Retrieved 12 October 2023.
  4. ^ Moran, Jocelyn (21 July 2023). "Increasingly popular 'Edgar' cut becomes cultural trend for young Latino men". cbsnews.com/sanfrancisco/. KPIX-TV. Retrieved 12 October 2023.
  5. ^ Gurba, Myriam (10 August 2023). "The Edgar is all the rage among the foos". Los Angeles Times. Archived from the original on November 3, 2023. Retrieved 12 October 2023.
  6. ^ Bauer, Charlotte. "Neue Frisur "Edgar" polarisiert – was steckt dahinter?". morgenpost.de (in German). Berliner Morgenpost. Retrieved 1 March 2024.
  7. ^ Habib, Yamily (10 March 2023). "The Edgar Lives on: A Deep Dive into the Cultural Roots of the Popular Haircut". wearemitu.com. Mitú (entertainment). Retrieved 12 October 2023.
  8. ^ 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.
  9. ^ Flores, Edwin (8 March 2023). "Gen Z Latinos are crazy about the 'Edgar' — a viral haircut with a divisive back story". nbcnews.com. NBC News. Retrieved 12 October 2023.
  10. ^ Cheung, Adam (11 July 2023). "Introducing the Edgar haircut:the go-to style you've seen but couldn't name". gq-magazine.co.uk. GQ. Retrieved 12 October 2023.
  11. ^ Martinez, Sarah (5 December 2021). "The 'Edgar' haircut San Antonio makes fun of might be rooted in indigenous culture". mysanantonio.com. San Antonio Express-News. Retrieved 12 October 2023.
  12. ^ Yañez, Alejandra; Masso, Steven; Avila, Rolando (7 April 2023). "What is the 'Edgar' or 'Cuh' haircut? Why is it so popular in the Valley?". valleycentral.com. KGBT-TV. Retrieved 12 October 2023.
  13. ^ Mejia, Jonathan (10 March 2023). "El Paso professor believes 'Edgar cut' is a form of expression for teenagers". khqa.com. KFOX-TV. Retrieved 12 October 2023.
  14. ^ Simpson, Simoné (16 July 2023). "Why 'The Edgar' haircut is not a favorite amongst barbers". kiiitv.com. KIII. Retrieved 12 October 2023.
  15. ^ Carey, Isiah (17 November 2021). "The Edgar Cut". fox26houston.com. KRIV. Retrieved 12 October 2023.
  16. ^ Barba, Joanna (8 March 2023). "The Controversial Edgar Haircut May Have Indigenous Roots So Maybe Stop Making Fun of It?". klaq.com. KLAQ. Retrieved 12 October 2023.
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