Edgar Cut + Oblong Face: Keep the Fade Low

Why It Works

The Edgar cut blunt, straight-across fringe creates a strong horizontal line and covers part of the forehead — and that is exactly what an oblong face benefits from, since a fringe shortens the long line from hairline to chin. The front of the cut is a natural fit for a long face. The conflict is the high skin fade that usually comes with an Edgar: stripping the sides bare removes the side width an oblong face is already short on, and pushes the visual weight up. Swapping the high fade for a low fade or taper keeps width on the sides, so the cut shortens the face with its fringe without lengthening it through the sides. The flat, defined top also avoids adding crown height.