Increasingly popular 'Edgar' cut becomes cultural trend for young Latino men 07:40. ALAMEDA -- Keeping up with social trends among teens and young adults can be tough at times.

You guessed it, it’s the Edgar cut. But as beloved as the hairstyle is, it isn’t without controversy. If you find one of these outside your home, call police .

The “Edgar cut” is popular among youths who live in Texas, California, New Mexico and Arizona, all bordering Mexico. TikTok videos propelled the popularity of this look since 2020, when ...

The Edgar hairstyle has been prevalent in states near the U.S.-Mexico border, including California, Arizona, New Mexico and Texas. Yet its popularity extends to other young Latinos, not just ...

One of Flores’ clients, Juan Morazan, 19, saw the hairstyle’s growing popularity and opted to change his man bun — his hair was shoulder-length — to the Edgar cut. “I like it short.

Controversy and bans of the Edgar cut While some praise the Edgar as a generational marker, others express disdain. Notably, Riverside High School in El Paso, Texas, attempted to ban the style in ...

Batrez says most of the clients who request Edgar cuts are Latino boys and teenagers from the neighborhood. The cut takes about 30 to 40 minutes, depending on the barber, and costs $30.

Angel Gonzalez, 16, getting his Edgar cut touched up by Harlingen barber Eybard Hernandez (Rolando Avila/NEXSTAR) “Imagine discriminating [against] your own customers,” wrote one Instagram user.