The mullet is back, and it’s cooler than ever! Being once an iconic 80’s hair-do, the modern mullet has made a huge comeback in men’s hairstyling. Celebrities such as Jacob Elordi, Austin Butler, and Paul Mescal have taken on this haircut, they have also brought the trend back into the mainstream, with more male clients booking into salons to wear this edgy, retro-inspired look.

Within the professional hair industry, understanding the different types of mullets and how you can tailor them to different hair types is key to giving your clients the best version of this bold style. If you’ve got clients who are ready to embrace this throwback vibe as their everyday look, we’ve taken a deep dive into the different mullet variations that your clients might be requesting at their next appointment.

A subtle, stylish, and versatile type of mullet, this refined take on the trending cut is a classic, by keeping the extra length at the back while incorporating a slight low fade on the sides. The Modern Mullet ditches the extreme ‘tail’ known from the 80’s mullet, for a more cleaner, softer, and wearable look. While the tip is longer and textured, this gives a stylish and laid-back approach. The Modern Mullet is perfect for clients who want to make a statement and jump on the mullet trend yet want a more wearable, everyday look!

Add a natural and bouncy vibe to your clients do! The Curly Mullet is a perfect choice for clients with natural curls or waves and keeps a medium to long length on the top while tapering or fading the sides. This gives a soft, voluminous result to your client's mullet that highlights their natural texture. Perfect for clients with naturally curly and wavy hair, why not add a fun and modern twist to their look? For clients without the curls, but still wanting to achieve this look, why not give them a perm? This can permanently create the desired hair shape your clients want when wearing their newly cut mullet.

If your clients are here for the messy, rock ‘n’ roll vibes, the Shaggy Mullet is the ultimate pick. Bringing a lived-in, effortlessly cool version of both the mullet and shag haircut, that features lots of layers, long sides, and extra volume on the top! This makes it a go-to style for clients who love a relaxed, indie-rock aesthetic. If your clients already rock thick and wavy locks, the Shaggy Mullet will add a textured and undone look to their vibe.

The most subtle, and low-key mullet of them all, the Soft Mullet is perfect for clients who are more hesitant to go full-on mullet. The Soft Mullet offers a more gradual blend of lengths, with the sides only being slightly shaved, and the back length not being overly dramatic either. Instead, the Soft Mullet brings a choppy, textured look with a more natural movement, which makes it the ultimate choice for clients who want a low-commitment do that still adds style to their everyday look.

Whether your clients want a bold, edgy look or a subtle, wearable mullet that is low-commitment, the mullet trend is truly more versatile than ever. As a hairdresser, embracing the mullet revival means staying ahead of the curve and offering clients the type of mullet that’s a stylish and customisable version that will suit each and every client…