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.

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.

It’s something like a bowl-cut-meets-a-Caesar-cut and it’s hugely popular among young Latinos, especially in California, Texas and Florida. You guessed it, it’s the Edgar cut.

The Edgar, however, hasn’t just drawn criticism. It’s created controversy. Because the hairstyle has been associated with street life, a restaurant owner in Texas banned those with the Edgar.

Increasingly popular 'Edgar' cut becomes cultural trend for young Latino men ALAMEDA -- Keeping up with social trends among teens and young adults can be tough at times. But this is hard to miss ...

Barber Edgar "E" Montelongo, 35 (right) prepared to give Nathan Cabrera, 12 an Edgar cut at Old East Dallas Barbershop on Dec. 2, 2022, in Dallas.

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.

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.