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. The haircut is notably popular in Mexican border states such as Texas, New Mexico, and California.
Overview
The Edgar hairstyle is usually characterized as the front hair having straight fringes, or bangs, along with the sides tapered. The Edgar hairstyle is most prominent among young Latinos. The origin for the name Edgar is unconfirmed, although it is usually attributed to having been named after former Seattle Mariners player Edgar Martínez. The hairstyle is associated with the Mexican Takuache aesthetic, as well as having been found to have similarities to the hairstyles of the Jumano tribe. Another attribute toward the Edgar haircut is the slang word "cuh".
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", whereas a barber from Corpus Christi, Texas called the hairstyle "not a favorite amongst parents.". In late 2021, Riverside High School of El Paso, Texas attempted to ban the haircut, claiming the hairstyle "provokes distraction".