Every decade has that one haircut. The one you look back at in your old photos ten years later and think, “Why did anyone let me walk out of the house looking like that?”
In the ’90s, it was the crispy, gelled frosted tips. In the 2010s, it was the aggressively shaved undercut. But today? Gen Z didn't just adopt a hairstyle—they turned the local barbershop into a high-stakes, algorithm-driven laboratory for internet memes.
And the undisputed king of those memes? The infamous, heavily debated "F Boy haircut." Of course, it’s all in good fun—plenty of great guys rock these styles. But TikTok, Instagram, and Twitter (we are never calling it X) turned these cuts into instant cultural landmarks.
Here is exactly how we got here.
Phase 1The Edgar Era (2020–2021)
Around 2020, the "Edgar" haircut was absolutely everywhere. Characterized by a blunt, straight-across front fringe, high skin fade, and ultra-sharp perimeter lines, the look grew deep roots in Mexican-American and Southwest U.S. barber culture before detonating across social media.
Suddenly, the Edgar was the ultimate internet punchline. People made entire TikTok trends just spotting them in the wild. But here is the secret: for barbers, the Edgar was actually incredibly satisfying to cut. It required massive precision, immaculate detail work, and razor-sharp symmetry. The internet roasted it, but millions of guys got one anyway.
Phase 2The "Broccoli" Perm Takeover
Then came the moment someone realized straight hair could be chemically permed, and teenage grooming budgets skyrocketed overnight.
Enter the "Zoomer Perm," more commonly known as the broccoli haircut or the bird's nest. The formula was simple: skin-tight tapers on the sides, with a massive, high-volume explosion of curls bouncing on top. Influencers flooded everyone’s feeds with them, and suddenly barbershops across the country were booking perm appointments for teenagers who had never even heard the word "rollers" before.
Phase 3The Fluffy Hair & Textured Fringe Reign
Today, the curls have softened, and the textured fringe has comfortably taken the throne.
Unlike the dramatic Edgar or the high-maintenance perm, the textured fringe is actually incredibly versatile. It works on wavy, curly, or straight hair. The goal here is "fluffy"—messy volume on top that looks completely effortless, even though everyone knows it actually took fifteen minutes, a blow dryer, and half a bottle of styling powder in front of the mirror. It borrows the bluntness of the Edgar and the volume of the perm, toning them down into a style that is genuinely clean, casual, and easy to wear.
But a great haircut is never really about chasing the algorithm. It’s about finding the style that builds your confidence, fits your face shape, and keeps you feeling sharp. And if you still want to try that viral look you saw on your feed? Just save the video and show your barber. Trust us—they’ve definitely seen it already.
