What Type Of Mullet Is Best For You?
Business in the front, party in the back - we’re of course talking about the iconic mullet. This hairstyle has been a classic Aussie look for decades, and it’s storming back into popularity. If you love the idea of giving your neck a bit of extra protection, there are a few things you should know first. Not all mullets are made equal. If you want to don the look, check out our roundup of the best mullet styles around right now!
The Modern Mullet
The modern mullet is less business in the front, party in the back and more ‘smart casual’ all over. The only thing you’ll be shaving down to achieve this look are your temples to create a classy, slicked-back look from top to tail. You can opt to trim the hair on the top a bit to really shape it into a mullet look, but some people enjoy the less full-on style. It’s not quite as long at the back and not quite as short on top, which makes it a good entry-level look for your mullet journey.
Works Best With: Thick Straight, Wavy or Curly Hair
Product: Sea Salt Spray, Styling Power, Light Hold Matte Clay, Pomade
The Tradie Mullet
Showcased in Australia’s most fashionable trade sites, the tradie mullet is a killer combo with hi-vis yellow or orange. The best tradie mullets keep it short on top and shorter again on the sides. Rumour has it, the longer your mullet is at the back, the better you are on the tools. For this look, you’ll want to ask for a cropped mullet if you want an inch or so on the top, or if you want it shorter, try a buzz-cut mullet, which stops just short of being a full-blown skullet.
Works Best With: Any Hair Type
Product: Matte Clay
The Bailey Smith Mullet
Bailey Smith is the reason thousands of missos are happy to watch the footy on their weekends. He’s easy to spot on the pitch from those flowing gold locks and his skill in the midfield. Smith keeps a bit of length on the top and just trims it with scissors. It looks like he uses clippers on the side with a one or two, but doesn’t take it too high. His mullet style changes slightly here and there, but the front is cut similar to a simple side-part, that leaves the back alone where it falls past his shoulders.
Works Best With: Thick Straight or Wavy Hair
Products: 2 and a Half Hours of Game Sweat
Classic Mullet
Love the retro look? Slip into some double denim and enjoy your mullet in its purest form! The classic mullet is low maintenance and doesn’t try too hard. For this look, keep the clippers away, you’ll want a bit of length on the top and sides, but the real magic happens at the back. To pull off the classic mullet, you want your hair long, thick and curly over your neck. You’ll want to have at least shoulder-length hair and cut the hair on the top and sides to a medium length. Then, blend the short with the long for a flawless flow.
Works Best With: Straight, Wavy or Curly Hair
Products: Sea Salt Spray
Short Mullet
Want a mullet but your hair isn’t that long yet? Try the short mullet on for size. You just need to let your hair grow out a few inches and trim the top and sides shorter while keeping as much volume at the back as possible. The short, messy look makes this one of the most athletic mullets around.
Works Best With: All Hair Types
Products: Beard Balm, Light Hold Matte Clay
Mullet With Bangs
Another modern mullet look is to combine it with bangs. This style is taking off in indie scenes and job sites alike! The bangs are often cut flat, but can also work with a more natural fringe that falls over the forehead. Warning, if you rock this look, you may be mistaken for The Chats or Oliver Tree in the streets (or, more likely at festivals).
Works Best With: Straight Hair for Bangs, Wavy or Curly for Fringe
Product: Sea Salt Spray, Styling Power, Light Hold Matte Clay
Want a Killer Mullet?
Everyone needs to try a mullet at some point in their life. If you want to try out the iconic Aussie hairstyle, come to HMB Barbers today. Our team are pros at this style; we’ve even helped customers win awards for their locks. Swing by and sit in our chair today.