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The Caesar cut is a men's hairstyle with a short, horizontally straight cut fringe. The hair is layered to around 2-5 cm (1-2 inches) all over. It is named after Julius Caesar, whose images frequently depict him wearing his hair in such a manner. The hairstyle among Black men began to emerge in the late 1980s however, it did not hit its peak as the style of choice until the 2000s. It is still very popular, however, it now as competition as other styles such as cornrows and other braids, the flat top, the fade and dreads all rise in popularity in the 2010's.

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• From Abba to Zoom: A Pop Culture Encyclopedia of the Late 20th Century