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]

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 known aspect of 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

  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. ↑ 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.
  7. ↑ 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.
  8. ↑ 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.
  9. ↑ 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.
  10. ↑ 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.
  11. ↑ 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.
  12. ↑ 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.
  13. ↑ Simpson, Simoné (16 July 2023). "Why 'The Edgar' haircut is not a favorite amongst barbers". kiiitv.com. KIII. Retrieved 12 October 2023.
  14. ↑ Carey, Isiah (17 November 2021). "The Edgar Cut". fox26houston.com. KRIV. Retrieved 12 October 2023.
  15. ↑ 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.
This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.