What Is Considered a Shape up?

A shape-up, also called a line-up or an edge-up, is a hairstyle that involves cutting along the natural hairline to straighten it. ... The shape-up is influenced by hip-hop and pop culture and is common among entertainers and basketball players.

What does a shape up include?

In essence, a shape up haircut consists in lining up the hairline, including the temples and sideburns. The barber uses liner clippers and/or a straight-edge razor to create a clean boxy outline around the forehead. For this reason, the shape up is also referred to as an edge up or line up haircut.

Is a fade a shape up?

Shape Up + Tape Up

Not every shape up haircut has a fade but most of them do because they go together like macaroni and cheese.