Shape-up
Hairstyling technique
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A shape-up, also called a line-up or an edge-up, is a hairstyle where the natural hairline is trimmed to look straight and sharp. It became popular in the 1980s, especially among people with Afro-textured hair, and influenced styles like fades, parts, and waves.
The shape-up is influenced by hip-hop and pop culture and is common among entertainers and basketball players.[1]
History
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During the 1970s and the era of disco, the afro hairstyle was used African-Americans to reflect their cultural identity and their pride in their hair. In the 1980s, afros became "shaped up" with their sides cut short. The shape-up was first introduced in the mid- or late 1980s.[2] Influential hip-hop artists such as Big Daddy Kane,[2] Eric B and Rakim popularized the hi-top fade with the shape-up.
