“Business in the front, party in the back”.
The slang has been associated with a unique hairstyle for years now. Which one? Mullets! This once men’s haircut, which has been adopted fabulously by women, is considered to be as stylish as it is daring. It was the most popular in the 80s, made famous by Billy Ray Cyrus and John Stamos, and in modern Times Ray’s daughter, Miley Cyrus and Kristen Stewart brought it back in style.
Mullet hairstyles are better than ever before because today there are many choices with different alterations to suit different personalities! Take a look below for mullet styles for any gender and find inspiration for this dashing haircut!
Top Mullet Hairstyles for Men
The Classic Mullet
The classic mullet has shorter hair on the sides and front, with longer hair on the back of the head. It may sound basic, but it is still among the most stylish mullet hairstyles. We can see popular stars like Brad Pitt and Billy Ray Cyrus supporting the cut at different points in their lives.
Curly Look
If you have naturally curly hair, then you should go for a curly mullet. One doesn’t need to straighten their hair for the hairstyle if they don’t want to. An added advantage of curly mullets, such as Jack Harlow’s at the Met Gala, is that it adds texture and layers to the look!
Cynthia Alvarez, celebrity stylist:
“Curls offer loads of versatility with this style… You can add definition by using a gel or mousse on wet hair. This will provide hold while leaving hair touchable and maintaining movement.”
Blown-Out Style
This mullet haircut for men may require some extra time, but the results will be quite fashionable! Aside from growing your hair in the front and back, you will have to use a hairdryer afterward to achieve that freshly blown-out hair look. The smooth strands can be kept in place with the use of hairspray or gel.
Carefree Wavy Style
You don’t have to worry about styling your hair to the last strand or even applying hair gel or spray afterward for this mullet style! As the name suggests, with a messy mullet, you can literally create a mess. Choose from long hair, curly, wavy, or just a mixture of them; there are a lot of choices! You can go with everything in a messy mullet!
Modern Slicked Back Mullet
Modern mullets are the most common ones that men are supporting today. The base concept is just like the classic style, but with you having more control over the definition of the style that allows you to play with different layers and textures as well.
Mini Mullet
Usually, the Mullet hairstyles have longer hair in the back and shorter hair in the front. But for a short hair look, there is no need to grow super long hair around the neck… With some curly bits around the crown area, this would be among the mullet haircuts for men to choose from its different types.
Popular Mullet Hairstyles For Women:
1. Wolf Cut Mullet
This is the safest choice among mullet haircuts for women, as the combination of the aforementioned hairstyle with another edgy look, such as the ruffled wolf cut, gives you a rounded look that’s ideal for girls with mid-length hair.
2. Pixie Mullet or “Mixie”
The look proves you don’t need long hair for a mullet! Simply get a fringe and grow out your hair until the neck area for the style. Recently, the style resurfaced when Rihanna wore this pretty style in one of her Fenty Hair brand shoots! Luis Miller, an experienced New York City hairstylist and creative director of Vidov West Salon, quotes on the pros of this beautiful mullet haircut for women:
“This new pixie-mullet is super creative, empowering, and shows off all your beautiful features — eyes, cheekbones, and jawline. Rebellious and fierce.”
3. With Bangs
This would be a simple but effective mullet hairstyle for women to follow, as the addition of a fringe (of any type, really) on the forehead would add more definition to the style.
4. Spiky Mullet
Similar to other Mullet haircuts for women, this addition of adding ‘spikes’ by using hair gel gives an already edgy hairstyle an extra notch!
5. Shullet
The mix of a shag and a mullet, a “shullet,” creates a lived-in look that looks utterly edgy with all its ruffled hair and most commonly added, textured bangs. The long mane at the back stays true to the mullet haircut, but your uneven tresses are the ones that make this look a fan favorite.
Rena Calhoun, a celebrity hairstylist who has dressed Mikey Maddison, Joey King, and more A-listers for the red carpet, quotes on how to get the perfect defined shullet:
“This is a great option if you like the idea of a mullet but want to keep some length in your hair… Follow by applying just a bit of pomade on just the ends to create piecey-ness and definition…”
6. Shaggy Look
What was counted among mullet hairstyles for women for casual days has turned into an effortlessly cool look that’s just as accepted to be worn on special occasions, such as the red carpet as well. The Shagginess exudes a laid-back look that covers your face beautifully from just the right angles. With some uneven bangs, your look will be ultra modern. Today, Sophia Thatcher and Ursula have helped make the cut popular in Gen X.
Adriana Papaleo, Head of Department at Annie Montgomery Salon, NY, comments on this shaggy style:
“The tousled, messy vibe pays homage to the origins of the haircut itself and doesn’t shy away from looking flawlessly indifferent.”
This ends our list. We covered everything from the most popular ones to the styles that are more interesting. But remember, If you want to try a new style, talk to your stylist first to find the most suitable mullet type that is perfect for your face cut and personality!
