Shape-up
Ashape-up,also called aline-upor anedge-up,is a hairstyle that involves cutting along the natural hairline to straighten it. Edge-ups are typically found among men and short-haired women. The haircut grew in popularity during the 1980s, typically among those who haveAfro-textured hair,and became the precursor to other stylish haircuts, such as the high-top fade, low fade, and designs such as crescent moon parts, side parts, and waves in hair.
The shape-up is influenced byhip-hopandpop cultureand is common among entertainers and basketball players.[1]
History[edit]
During the 1970s and the era of disco, most African-Americans sported anafroto reflect their cultural identity and their pride in their hair. In the 1980s, feeling that the afro looked dated, people began to cut their afros off in search of something new to go along with the new sounds of the decade. The shape-up was first introduced in the mid- or late 1980s. Influential hip-hop artists such asEric B,Rakim,andBig Daddy Kanepopularized the high-top fade with the shape-up.[2]
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^Gabbara, Princess (2016-12-27)."The History of the Fade".EBONY.Retrieved2019-12-07.
- ^Horne, Madison (February 2019)."A Visual History of Iconic Black Hairstyles".HISTORY.Retrieved2019-12-07.
External links[edit]
The dictionary definition ofshape-upat Wiktionary
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