Haircut Styles
Edgar Cut: The Blunt Fringe Line Over a High Fade
Short answer: An Edgar cut, also called a takuache cut, is a short haircut with a straight, blunt line cut across the forehead and a high or burst fade on the sides. The top is brushed forward to a uniform length so the fringe line looks like a flat ledge, which needs straight, thick hair that naturally falls forward and a line refresh roughly every week.
The parts of an Edgar cut
An Edgar has three parts, and each has to be right for the look to hold. The top is cut to one length, usually 3 to 5 cm, and combed forward so it all falls onto the forehead.
The fringe is then cut in a straight, flat line with the trimmer, often a centimetre or two above the eyebrows, and edged with a razor so the line looks like a ruler was used. Below that, the sides are taken very short with a high fade or a burst fade, which exaggerates the square block of hair on top.
Where the cut and its name come from
The Edgar grew popular in Mexican-American communities in Texas and California before spreading widely online in the late 2010s. The name is usually credited to a first name that became linked to the look; takuache is a Spanish slang term tied to the same scene.
It is sometimes compared to a Caesar, which also has a short forward fringe. The difference is the line: a Caesar's fringe is short and soft, while an Edgar's is blunt, straight and deliberately graphic. The side-by-side is on Edgar vs Caesar.
Hair that works, and hair that fights it
The Edgar only works on hair that lies flat and forward on its own. The cut depends on the fringe making a clean horizontal edge, and anything that makes hair lift or curl will break that edge.
- Works best: straight, thick, dark hair that falls forward naturally.
- Workable: straight hair with a slight wave, if you blow-dry it forward.
- Difficult: fine or thin hair, since the line looks see-through and scalp shows at the front.
- Not suited: curly or coily hair, cowlicks at the front hairline, or a receding hairline, where the line has nothing to sit on.
- A strong double crown can push hair the wrong way; see haircuts for a double crown.
Keeping the line sharp every week
The Edgar line looks crisp for about a week before the fringe starts to fall unevenly over the edge. Because the line is a straight horizontal cut, even 3 or 4 mm of growth makes it look ragged.
Most people who wear it keep a routine like this:
- Each morning, comb the top forward while damp and dry it pointing down, so the fringe lies flat.
- Use a small amount of light-hold gel or cream to keep the ends together; avoid anything that lifts.
- Every week, book a quick line refresh to re-cut the fringe and tidy the fade edges.
- Every two weeks, get a full cut to reset the fade and the top length.
How an Edgar grows out
An Edgar grows out into a heavy, bowl-like shape, which is why many people change styles rather than let it go. After three weeks the line is gone and the top starts falling into the eyes, while the fade comes in unevenly.
The easiest exit is a French crop: keep the forward direction, texture the top and soften the fringe. From there you can move to a textured crop or a longer cut. If you want to go longer, stop fading the sides at the same time so everything catches up together.
Getting an Edgar at Markcutit
We cut the top first, check that your hair actually falls forward on its own, and then set the line with the trimmer before taking the fade up. The line is always placed relative to your eyebrows and the width of your forehead, not at a fixed height.
Book it as a Haircut Only through our skin fades service. Every visit comes with a hot towel, wash and head massage.
Edgar cut: common questions
Is an Edgar cut appropriate for school or work?
It depends on the dress code. The sharp line reads as a strong style statement; a textured crop is a safer option for conservative settings.
Can I get an Edgar with a receding hairline?
It is usually not a good match, since the blunt line needs full density at the front. A short textured crop hides recession better.
How often do I need to get an Edgar cut?
The line needs a refresh about every week and the whole cut every two weeks to look like the photos.
