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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, Arizona, and California. [2]

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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] [6] The hairstyle is associated with the Mexican Takuache aesthetic, [7] [8] as well as having been found to have similarities to the hairstyles of the Jumano tribe. [9] [10] [11] Another known aspect of 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]

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References

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  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.
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  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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