Bold and rebellious, the mullet is back in and has become one of the biggest hair trends of the year. Definitely non-conformist, yet practical, the haircut can now be seen everywhere, from the schoolyard to the red carpet. After celebrities like Rihanna andMiley Cyrus took up the trendIt was clear that the mullet hairstyle would be popular among women in 2021. If you also dare to have a mullet cut, here are the styling tips you definitely need.
The history of the mullet haircut
The mullet haircut dates back to ancient times when people realized the convenience of cutting off the bangs to keep hair out of the face while maintaining length at the back to keep the neck warm and protected from the rain . It wasn't until the '70s that the haircut really became popular, with rock star David Bowie leading the way with the amazing orange mullet we all remember.
The 80s were the golden age of the mullet. The haircut was an absolute trend in the GDR and was loved by men and women alike who thought it was cool and fashionable. In the 90s the trend began to fizzle out. People who once proudly wore their mullets began cutting their hair and soon the haircut was considered embarrassing.
In the years that followed, the mullet haircut continued to appear in variations and has finally adapted to the 21st century. This time around, more women are sporting the haircut, making it super stylish and giving it a sophistication it's never had before. So, the mullet is back and can also be styled in a modern way!
Today we're giving you some great mullet ideas as well as tips for easy and chic styling. All you need is a few styling products!
Vokuhila à la Miley Cyrus
In January 2020, Miley introduced her new hairstyle to her fans on Instagram and caused a sensation. It still proves today that a modern mullet can be styled chic and elegant. To achieve this look, apply some leave-in conditioner and heat protectant to damp hair. Comb the hair into the right position and blow-dry it into shape with your fingertips. Use hair wax to smooth hair and complete the mullet look.
“The Pullet” – a mix of pixie & mullet
This style that's so flattering on Úrsula Corberó is all about the haircut. The top hair is cut like a pixie, but the hair on the back of the head is kept longer, which makes this mullet super cool. To achieve this look, simply apply a leave-in conditioner and comb through the hair. Blow dry hair with your hands to create texture, then add hair wax for definition and hold.
Punk Vokuhila
Check out how Úrsula took her mullet hairstyle to the next level and jazzed it up into this amazing red carpet look. To create this look, apply a setting lotion to add body and hold to the hair. Blow dry the hair with a round brush to create volume. Use a flat iron to create a wavy texture and style it forward with some hair wax. Take a comb, apply some hair gel to the teeth and gel the sides of the mullet back. Dry the gelled sides with your hairdryer on medium heat and speed to set them.
Vokuhila im Beach-Look
Sophie Thatcher looks amazing with this blonde mullet hairstyle, and you too can recreate the look. Apply a light combing spray to damp hair and comb your hair through. Use a salt spray to add texture and hold to the hair. Use a flat iron to create waves in multiple directions. Apply texturizing spray and separate the waves with your fingers to complete the look.
Vokuhila im Wet-Look
Kesha's wet mullet look is another hairstyle that looks totally modern and chic. After drying your hair with a towel after washing, apply a good amount of gel to the top part and distribute the rest to the ends. Style hair and use a diffuser to dry. You can add shine spray to further enhance the wet look.
Mullet for thin, straight hair
Apply some smoothing balm to damp hair. Blow dry your hair with your favorite brush. Use your flat iron to straighten and style your hair. To complete the look, massage some hair serum into your palm and apply to prevent flyaways after straightening.
Mullet without bangs or with micro bangs
If you have a round face, you can consider using a mulletMicro Ponybenefit. In this way, the face appears visually narrower and is elongated.
For this look, apply a light combing spray and comb it into your hair. Then use a volumizing spray to add body to the entire hair. Blow dry the hair and then tousle all the hair with your hands. Add some hairspray and you're done!
Style a mullet with curls
You can achieve this look using two different techniques depending on your hair type. If you have straight hair, use a hair mousse and blow dry your hair to style it. Then use a thin curling iron to create a hairstyle with small curls or an Afro look. Take 2cm sections and wrap the hair around the rod. To complete the look, massage some hair oil into palms and scrunch hair to separate curls.
If you have naturally curly hair, start by applying your favorite curl styling product. Comb the hair with a hairbrush, turning the brush slightly outwards to create the perfect curls. Dry your hair with a diffuser, using low or medium heat to avoid frizz. Then massage hair oil into palms and scrunch hair to define curls.
Shoulder length and fringed
Do you want to make your fine hair look thicker and fuller? Apply a heat protectant, then use volumizing spray for texture and hold, and blow-dry your hair by tousling it with your hands. Use a texture spray to add body to the hair. Finish the look with a hair wax that will shape the sideburns.
Mullet haircut and long hair
This long hair mullet look is similar to thatmodern shag haircut, but without the curtain bangs. It creates a lot of volume on the top of the head while the hair still has enough length. To achieve this look, add salt spray to your hair and blow dry. Take any part of your hair and curl it with a flat iron to create an undone beachy look. Then separate the waves with your fingers.
