Edgar cut: what it is, who it suits and what to tell your barber
Edgar cut is a short cut listed under men's cuts in the FitMyFace catalog. The catalog describes it this way: a high taper fade on the sides and back, about 4 cm of hair on top brushed straight forward into a thick fringe cut in a sharp horizontal line across the middle of the forehead with a crisp lined-up edge; no hair over the ears, nothing combed back or to the side, no long hair anywhere.
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Who it suits
The catalog lists oval, square, diamond and long (oblong) face shapes as suiting the edgar cut. It marks round faces as a weaker fit for this cut.
For an oval face: Balanced proportions: most cuts work, so pick for your lifestyle. For a square face: Soften a strong jaw with texture, layers and movement. For a diamond face: Soften the cheekbones; add width at forehead and chin.
The catalog pictures it on straight hair. The catalog says a stylist can usually cut it on straight and wavy hair, and leaves curly and coily hair off that list, so ask a stylist who works with your texture.
Barber card summary
Top: 4 cm (1½ in), blunt ends, pushed forward.
Sides: high fade, #0 (1.5 mm, 1/16 in) to #2 (6 mm, 1/4 in), keep the corners.
Back: high fade, #0 (1.5 mm, 1/16 in) to #2 (6 mm, 1/4 in).
Neckline: tapered.
Sideburns: short, to the top of the ear.
Fringe: short.
Finish: matte clay.
Upkeep (typical guide): haircut every 2–3 weeks; daily styling about 5 min with matte clay.
The card records the look you want and starting measurements; your barber checks and adjusts the final cut. The picture is illustrative. The values are suggested starting points, not reviewed by a barber. In the app you can edit any line on the card.
What to tell your barber
Sides and back: high taper from #0 to #2, tapered neckline. Top: about 4 cm brushed forward; cut the fringe in one straight horizontal line mid-forehead and line it up. Matte finish.
FitMyFace hair previews are approximations, not predictions of how your hair will lie after a cut. Ordinary hairstyle try-ons perform face analysis on-device. The optional AI previews (hair and glasses) send a photo to Cloudflare; your consent is the one "I agree" on the scan screen, and a switch on the results turns them off. FitMyFace is for adults 18 and over and is not available in Illinois. For haircuts, a 500 px square of your photo, face included, goes to our AI (Cloudflare) and is deleted right after. Never stored. 18+.
Questions
Does the edgar cut suit my face shape?
The catalog lists oval, square, diamond and long (oblong) face shapes as suiting the edgar cut. It marks round faces as a weaker fit for this cut. Face shape is a starting point, not a rule.
What do I tell my barber?
Show the card above or say: Sides and back: high taper from #0 to #2, tapered neckline. Top: about 4 cm brushed forward; cut the fringe in one straight horizontal line mid-forehead and line it up. Matte finish. Your barber checks and adjusts the final cut.
How often does it need a trim?
Haircut every 2–3 weeks; daily styling about 5 min with matte clay. This is a typical guide, not a rule.
Can I try the edgar cut before cutting?
Yes. FitMyFace shows it on your own photo, or on a sample face first. It is a preview, not a promise of how your hair will fall.