24 Mullet Hairstyles for Women: Modern Mullet Ideas & Styling Tips

As a stylist with over a decade behind the chair, I’ve watched the mullet evolve from edgy retro to one of the most versatile cuts for women today. Whether you want a soft shaggy variation, a bold disconnected high-fashion look, or a polished short-back/long-front silhouette, the mullet can be tailored to your face shape, hair density, and lifestyle. It flatters round and long faces when balanced with framing layers, gives fine hair instant lift through textured layering, and looks effortless on thick, wavy hair when thinned and shaped. In the gallery below I’ve curated 24 images showcasing variations you can take to your stylist. Styling tips: ask for connected layers, request a softer fringe if you’re cautious, and use sea-salt spray, a lightweight pomade, or a diffuser to enhance texture. Book a consultation so we can adapt length, layering, and maintenance to your daily routine.

Edgy Choppy Shag Mullet with Textured Micro Bangs

This choppy shag mullet with textured micro bangs suits straight to wavy hair in fine-to-medium density; thick hair can wear it too but will need internal thinning. The salon technique uses short, graduated top layers, disconnected nape length and point-cut or razor-finished ends to create movement and feathered fringe. Styling: towel-dry and apply a volumizing mousse or sea-salt spray at the roots, blow-dry using fingers or a medium round brush to lift the crown, then define pieces with a small flat iron or curling wand for intentional flicks. Tools needed: sharp cutting shears, razor or texturizing blades, thinning shears, blow dryer with nozzle, round brush, flat iron and a tail comb. Products required: lightweight volumizing mousse or sea-salt spray, heat protectant, matte texturizing paste or clay for separation, dry shampoo or texture powder, and a flexible-hold hairspray. Difficulty level: intermediate — precise layering and texturizing are best done by a stylist. Maintenance: trim every 6–8 weeks to keep shape, deep-condition monthly, refresh texture daily with a small amount of paste or dry shampoo, and sleep on a silk pillowcase to reduce frizz.

Edgy Textured Shag Mullet with Micro Bangs

Suitability: This cut works best on straight to wavy hair and medium to thick densities; fine hair can also wear it with shorter, graduated layers to create lift, while very curly hair will need a customized texturizing approach. Styling technique: The shape is built with a short, heavily layered crown, razor-pointed ends for wispy texture, a cropped micro-bang at the front, and a slightly longer, disconnected nape. In-salon cutting notes: use point cutting and a razor on ends for feathered movement and avoid blunt lines. Tools needed: professional shears, texturizing/thinning shears, shaving razor (or feathering razor), sectioning clips, blow dryer with nozzle, round brush, and a small flat iron for piece-defining. Products required: heat protectant, root-lifting mousse or spray, sea-salt or texturizing spray, light to medium matte paste or clay, and flexible-hold hairspray. Difficulty level: Cutting is intermediate–advanced—best done by a stylist. Styling is low–medium effort: 5–10 minutes daily. Maintenance tips: refresh shape every 6–8 weeks, use dry shampoo between washes to preserve texture, deep-condition monthly, and avoid heavy oils at the crown to keep separation.

Textured Shag Mullet with Feathered Layers and Short Fringe

This modern shag-mullet blends a cropped, textured crown and short fringe with longer, feathered back layers—ideal for fine to medium hair and naturally wavy textures. The cut adds volume at the top while keeping movement through the mid-lengths and ends. To style: start with damp, towel‑dried hair; apply a volumizing mousse at the roots and a sea‑salt spray through the lengths. Blow‑dry using a medium round brush to lift the crown, then rough‑dry the back with your fingers for separation. Use a small flat iron or 19–25 mm curling wand to flip and piece out the ends for that lived‑in texture. Finish by working a pea‑sized amount of texturizing paste or clay through the layers and set with a flexible-hold hairspray. Tools and implements: professional shears and thinning scissors (salon cut), blow dryer, round brush, flat iron/curling wand, sectioning clips. Products required: heat protectant, root-lifting mousse, sea‑salt spray, light cream or paste, flexible hairspray. Difficulty: moderate—requires a precise salon cut but home styling is straightforward. Maintenance: trim every 6–8 weeks to maintain shape, use weekly deep conditioning on bleached lengths, and avoid heavy conditioners at the roots to preserve lift.

Textured Platinum Shag Mullet with Wispy Micro Fringe

This modern shag-mullet suits fine-to-medium hair and naturally wavy textures best; it can be adapted for straight or thicker hair by adding more texturizing. The cut is achieved with a disconnected, short micro-fringe, stacked crown layers and razored, graduated lengths through the nape to create movement and separation. In-salon technique: point-cutting and slide-cutting with scissors and a razor remove bulk and create feathered ends. At home: towel-dry, apply a heat protectant and a volumizing mousse at the roots, then mist a sea-salt spray through mid-lengths. Diffuse on low heat while lifting at the crown or air-dry and finish with a 25–38 mm curling wand to add loose S-waves. Work a small amount of matte texture paste through ends and layers to separate pieces and finish with a light-hold hairspray. Essential tools: professional scissors, thinning shears or razor, blow dryer with diffuser, round brush and a wand or flat iron. Difficulty is intermediate—requires a pro cut but quick daily styling. Maintain with trims every 6–8 weeks, toning/purple shampoo for platinum every 4–6 weeks, weekly deep-conditioning, and dry shampoo between washes.

Textured Shag Mullet with Micro Fringe

This choppy textured shag-mullet with a micro fringe works best on straight to wavy hair and medium to thick density; fine hair can wear it with added layering and root lift, while very curly hair needs controlled blow-drying or relaxed shaping. The salon cutting technique uses short, graduated layers at the crown, disconnected face-framing pieces, and razor/point cutting on the ends to create feathered movement and a soft micro fringe. Tools: professional scissors, thinning shears, razor (for texture), sectioning clips, blow dryer, round brush and a flat iron or small-barrel wand for flicking ends. Products: lightweight volumizing mousse or root foam, sea-salt/texturizing spray, a small amount of matte paste or pomade to define pieces, heat protectant, and flexible-hold hairspray. Difficulty: intermediate–advanced for the cutting stage (book with a stylist experienced in disconnected shapes); styling is quick once cut. Maintenance: schedule trims every 6–8 weeks to maintain the silhouette and refresh the fringe every 3–4 weeks, use dry shampoo between washes to preserve texture, and deep-condition mid-lengths monthly to keep ends healthy.

Textured Red Mullet with Voluminous Fringe for Wavy/Curly Hair

This modern textured mullet with a voluminous, swept fringe is ideal for natural waves or loose curls and medium-to-thick hair. Fine hair can adapt to the shape with added layers and root-lifting products. The salon cut pairs tapered, shorter sides and crown with longer, graduated lengths in the back; scissors-over-comb, point-cutting and light razor texturizing create feathered movement and a soft, lived-in finish. To style: towel-dry and apply a root-lifting mousse through the roots and a curl-enhancing cream through the mid-lengths. Rough-dry with a diffuser to build volume and define texture, lifting the fringe with a round brush for extra height or finger-drying for a relaxed look. Work a small amount of matte paste or sea-salt spray through the ends for separation and finish with a light-hold hairspray. Tools: hairdryer with diffuser, round brush, fine-tooth comb, texturizing shears for the cut, and a small wand/flat iron for touch-ups. Difficulty: medium — requires a professional cut and about 10–20 minutes of daily styling. Maintenance: reshape every 6–8 weeks, deep-condition monthly, use sulfate-free products, sleep on silk to reduce frizz, and use dry shampoo to preserve volume between washes.

Textured Shag Mullet with Micro Bangs

This textured shag-mullet with short, choppy micro bangs works best on straight to wavy hair and medium-to-thick densities; fine hair can wear it with added layering and root lift, while very curly hair needs relaxed shaping to keep the face-framing layers defined. The salon technique: sculpt short, feathered layers at the crown and perimeter with point-cutting and slide-cutting to create movement, then texturize ends for piecey separation. Style by blow-drying with a round brush at the roots for lift, then use a 1 curling wand or flat iron to add soft bends through the mid-lengths and ends for that lived-in texture. Tools needed: professional shears and texturizing scissors, blow dryer with nozzle, 1 curling wand or flat iron, round brush, sectioning clips. Products required: lightweight mousse or root-lift spray, sea-salt or texturizing spray, heat protectant, light pomade or styling cream for piece definition, medium-hold hairspray. Difficulty: intermediate — requires basic cutting knowledge and practiced heat styling. Maintenance tips: trim bangs every 3–4 weeks and reshape layers every 6–8 weeks, refresh with dry shampoo and salt spray between washes, and use a weekly hydrating mask to keep ends healthy.

Textured Shag Mullet with Choppy Fringe — Ideal for Wavy & Curly Hair

This modern shag-mullet features short, choppy fringe and graduated layers that enhance natural wave and curl for a lived-in, textured finish. Best suited to wavy, curly, or loose coil hair of fine to medium-thick density — straight hair can achieve the look with styling. The salon technique uses disconnected layering, point cutting and light razoring through the top and crown to create movement, with longer length kept in the nape for that mullet silhouette. Tools: haircutting shears, thinning/texturizing shears, straight razor (optional), blow dryer with diffuser, wide-tooth comb, and a 1⁄2–3⁄4

Textured Mullet with Micro Bangs — Wet-Look Waves & Short Fringe

This modern textured mullet with micro bangs suits medium to thick natural waves or curls and can be adapted for fine hair with texturizing and product support. The salon technique combines a short, blunt micro fringe, tapered/slicked sides and longer, layered length through the crown and nape to preserve movement. Cut with scissors and texturizing shears (or a razor for softer edges) to create separation; use clippers for clean tapered sides if desired. At home, style on damp hair: apply a curl cream or sea-salt spray for texture, a light mousse for body, then sculpt sides with a small amount of styling gel or pomade for a wet look. Scrunch the mid-lengths and diffuse on low heat or air-dry for defined waves; finish with a texture paste on ends and a light-hold hairspray. Tools needed: professional scissors, texturizing shears, clippers (salon), dryer with diffuser, tail comb, styling clips. Difficulty is moderate—precise cutting needs a stylist, daily styling is quick. Maintain with trims every 6–8 weeks, weekly deep-conditioning, sulfate-free shampoo, and refresh with water + texturizer between washes.

Textured Shag Mullet with Choppy Micro Bangs

This modern shag-mullet suits straight to wavy hair and works best on fine to medium textures; thicker hair can wear it but will need strategic thinning. The cut uses short, choppy micro-bangs and graduated, feathered layers around the crown and a slightly longer, wispy nape to create movement and edge. In the salon the technique is achieved with point-cutting and razor texturizing for soft ends, a clipper or scissor-graduation at the nape, and face-framing slide-cuts to keep pieces light. Tools: sharp haircutting shears, thinning shears, a razor for texture, clippers for the nape, and a blow-dryer with a concentrator. For daily styling: a round brush or fingers, and optionally a small flat iron to bend pieces. Products: lightweight mousse or root-lift spray for volume, sea-salt or texturizing spray for grit, matte paste or clay for definition, heat protectant and a light flexible hairspray. Difficulty: moderate — requires an experienced cutter to balance proportions; home styling is quick (5–10 minutes). Maintenance: trim every 6–8 weeks, refresh texture with a razor cut as needed, deep-condition bleached ends weekly, and use dry shampoo to revive shape between washes.

Textured Shag Mullet with Choppy Fringe — Layered Medium-Length Cut

This modern textured shag mullet combines choppy, face-framing fringe with disconnected, feathered layers through the crown and nape. Best for straight to wavy hair and medium-to-thick densities, it also adapts to finer hair when additional layering and texturizing create the appearance of volume; heavily curly hair will need longer layering and dryer-friendly shaping. From salon experience, cutting technique: razor or point-cut layers through the mid-lengths, shorter graduated top and soft disconnected nape; finish with thinning shears to remove bulk. Styling technique: towel-dry, apply a lightweight mousse or root-lift to damp hair, blow-dry with fingers or a medium round brush to encourage lift at the crown, then use a flat iron or small-barrel wand to flick ends outward for that shaggy separation. Use texturizing spray and a small amount of pomade to define pieces. Tools & products: sharp shears, razor, thinning shears, blow-dryer with nozzle, round brush, flat iron, heat protectant, sea-salt/texturizing spray, light hairspray. Difficulty: cutting is advanced—recommend a professional salon cut; daily styling is moderate. Maintenance: trims every 6–8 weeks, dry shampoo between washes, and refresh texture with salt spray or light pomade.

Textured Shag Mullet with Choppy Micro-Bangs — Voluminous Layered Cut

This textured shag-mullet with choppy micro-bangs works best on straight to wavy hair of medium to thick density; fine hair can still achieve the look with root-lifting products or added clip-in pieces, while tight curls require a relaxed cut and smoothing technique. Cutting technique: disconnect long layers from a shorter crown and nape, use point-cutting and a razor to create feathered ends, and finish the short blunt fringe with precise micro-bang shaping. Tools needed: professional shears, razor or thinning scissors, tail comb, round brush, blowdryer with concentrator (or diffuser), paddle brush, and a small flat iron or styling wand for piece definition. Products required: volumizing mousse or root lift, sea-salt or texture spray, matte paste or clay for separation, heat protectant, and medium-hold hairspray. Difficulty level: intermediate — the cut requires advanced layering and texturizing skills; daily styling is quick once learned. Maintenance tips: trim every 6–8 weeks to keep the shape and bangs, use a weekly deep conditioner to prevent dryness, restyle with texturizer and light backcombing at the crown for instant lift.

Textured Shag Mullet with Choppy Micro-Bangs

Suitable for straight to wavy hair and medium to thick densities, this textured shag-mullet combines choppy micro-bangs with feathered layers for high movement and low maintenance. In the salon the cut is created with a combination of professional shears, a straight razor for soft broken edges, and strategic point-cutting through the crown to remove weight while keeping length at the nape. Styling technique: towel-dry, apply a lightweight volumizing mousse or sea-salt spray, then blow-dry using a round brush to lift the roots and finger-rake the mid-lengths for separation. Use a small flat iron to flick or smooth select pieces if you want a sleeker finish. Tools needed: shears, razor, thinning shears, hairdryer, round brush, flat iron, wide-tooth comb. Products: heat protectant, volumizing mousse or salt spray, matte paste or texturizing cream, and dry shampoo. Difficulty level: moderate — first-time cuts are best with a stylist; daily styling is quick once texture is established. Maintenance tips: refresh every 6–8 weeks, use a nourishing mask monthly, avoid over-washing to preserve texture, and touch up bangs between visits with point-cutting.

Choppy Textured Shag Mullet with Wispy Fringe

This modern shag mullet features short, choppy layers at the crown, longer textured lengths in the back and a soft, wispy fringe — ideal for clients wanting edge with movement. Suitability: works best on straight to wavy hair of medium to thick density; fine hair can wear it with added texturizing products and strategic layering, while very curly hair needs additional smoothing or a relaxed-styling approach. Styling technique: cut with graduated, disconnected layers using scissors and a razor for feathered ends; point-cut the fringe for softness. To style, towel-dry then apply a sea-salt spray or lightweight mousse; rough-dry with fingers or a diffuser to enhance texture, use a small round brush or flat iron to shape the fringe and face-framing pieces, and finish by raking in a matte paste for separation. Tools needed: professional shears, razor, thinning shears, blow dryer, round brush, flat iron, tail comb. Products required: heat protectant, sea-salt spray or mousse, texturizing paste/wax, light-hold hairspray, occasional shine serum. Difficulty: moderate — requires basic cutting skill and texturizing technique. Maintenance: trim every 6–8 weeks to maintain shape, refresh texture with point-cutting, use weekly deep-conditioning for longer lengths, and dry shampoo between washes to prolong style.

Textured Shag Mullet with Choppy Micro Bangs — Layered, Tousled Finish

This modern shag-mullet works best on medium to thick hair and on natural waves or loose curls; fine hair can wear it too but will benefit from added layering or light extensions for body. The salon cut is built from short, choppy fringe and graduated layers at the crown that feed into a longer, tapered nape — achieved with scissor-over-comb, point-cutting and selective razor texturizing for movement. Styling technique: work a small amount of lightweight mousse through damp hair, blow-dry using a round brush at the crown for lift, then use a large-barrel wand or flat iron to create soft bends. Finish by scrunching in a salt or texturizing spray and shaping the fringe with a small bit of matte clay. Tools needed: sharp cutting shears, thinning shears or razor, blow dryer, round brush, large-barrel curling iron or flat iron and sectioning clips. Products required: heat protectant, lightweight mousse, salt/texturizing spray, matte paste or clay, flexible finishing spray. Difficulty: moderate — precision cutting should be done by a professional; daily styling takes 5–15 minutes. Maintenance: trim every 6–8 weeks to keep the fringe and layers crisp, use a weekly deep conditioner, and refresh texture with dry shampoo or reworking spray between washes.

Textured Blonde Shag Mullet with Short Fringe

This modern shag mullet features choppy layers, a short textured fringe and piecey, feathered length at the nape — ideal for a lived-in, edgy look. Suitability: best on fine to medium straight or slightly wavy hair; thick hair can wear it but will need strategic thinning to avoid bulk. Styling technique: the cut is created with vertical point cutting and razor texturizing to build separation; the fringe is cut short and blunt-textured. For daily styling, rough-dry with fingers while applying a sea-salt spray to enhance texture, then use a round brush or small-barrel blow dryer to lift the crown. Smooth or flick ends with a flat iron or 19–25mm curling iron for controlled movement. Tools needed: professional shears, razor and thinning shears for the cut; blow dryer with nozzle, round brush, flat iron and sectioning clips for styling. Products required: heat protectant, sea-salt/texturizing spray, lightweight mousse for volume, matte paste or wax for separation, light-hold hairspray and purple shampoo if blonde. Difficulty level: medium — cutting should be done by a stylist; daily styling takes 5–10 minutes. Maintenance tips: trim every 6–8 weeks, use weekly deep conditioning, limit high-heat styling, and refresh texture with dry shampoo or a small amount of matte paste.

Textured Shag Mullet with Short Micro Bangs — Layered Short-to-Medium Cut

Suitable for straight to slightly wavy hair and medium to thick densities, this modern shag-mullet with micro bangs creates movement and edge without heavy bulk. To achieve it, a stylist uses layered cutting (razor or point cutting) with shorter crown layers, a disconnected nape and cropped micro bangs; thinning shears remove excess weight in dense hair. For styling, apply a lightweight heat protectant and volumizing mousse to towel-dried hair, blow-dry with a round brush or diffuser to lift the crown, then use a small flat iron or 1 curling wand to flick and separate ends for that lived-in texture. Finish with sea-salt or texturizing spray for piecey definition and a small amount of matte paste or wax to define fringe and tips; a light flexible hairspray holds shape. Tools: precision scissors, razor (optional), thinning shears, blow dryer with nozzle, round brush, flat iron, tail comb and clips. Difficulty: medium — cutting requires professional technique for balanced layers. Maintenance: salon reshape every 6–8 weeks, bang trims every 3–4 weeks, weekly deep conditioning and dry shampoo between washes to preserve lift and texture.

Textured Shag-Mullet with Feathered Fringe and Tousled Layers

This modern shag-mullet suits medium to thick hair and naturally wavy or slightly coarse textures; fine hair can wear it but will need strategic layering and product to build body. The cut is created with short, feathered layers at the crown and a longer, tapered nape — use point cutting or a razor for soft edges and thinning shears to remove bulk. Style by applying a root-lifting mousse to damp hair, blow-drying with a round brush to lift the crown, then use a small-barrel curling wand or flat iron to add loose bends in the mid-lengths and ends for that lived-in texture. Finish by scrunching in a salt or texturizing spray and defining pieces with a pea-sized amount of matte paste. Tools: salon shears, razor (optional), thinning scissors, blow dryer with nozzle, 1–1.25 round brush, curling wand/flat iron. Products: volumizing mousse, heat protectant, texturizing spray, lightweight hairspray, matte paste. Difficulty: intermediate — professional cut recommended, daily styling is 10–15 minutes. Maintenance: trim every 6–8 weeks, monthly deep-conditioning, and refresh volume with dry shampoo between washes.

Feathered Shag Mullet — Voluminous Layered Cut with Soft Bangs

This textured feathered shag (mullet-inspired) works best on medium to thick hair and flatters natural waves or relaxed curls; fine hair can also achieve the look with added density from styling products. Create it by cutting short, graduated layers at the crown for lift, soft face-framing layers and longer, disconnected length at the nape. Finish ends with point-cutting or a light razor to maintain movement. To style: towel-dry, apply a root-lifting mousse and heat protectant, then blow-dry lifting the roots with a 1–1.5 round brush to train the crown and feather the bangs. Use a medium barrel curling iron or flat iron to flick and define select layers, then mist with sea-salt or texture spray for separation. Tools needed: blow dryer with nozzle, round brush, vent brush, 1–1.25 curling iron, and texturizing shears (for cutting). Products: volumizing mousse, heat protectant, sea-salt/texturizing spray, medium-hold hairspray, occasional shine serum. Difficulty: intermediate — best cut by a stylist; everyday styling takes 10–20 minutes. Maintenance: trims every 6–8 weeks, weekly deep conditioning, refresh with dry shampoo and texture spray between washes, and sleep on a silk pillowcase to reduce frizz.

Textured Shag Mullet with Micro Bangs — Choppy Layers & Tousled Finish

Suitability: This textured shag-mullet with micro bangs flatters fine to medium hair and can be adapted for thicker hair by softening weight with razored layers. It adds lift at the crown, movement through the mid-lengths, and a bold short fringe to frame the face. Styling technique: Start on towel-dried hair. Apply a root-lifting mousse and a sea-salt/texturizing spray through lengths. Blow-dry using a round brush to lift the roots and fingers to encourage separation in the layers. Use a small flat iron or 19–25 mm wand to create subtle outward flicks at the ends and slightly pieceify the fringe. Finish by raking a pea-sized matte paste or light wax through layers and set with a flexible hairspray. Tools needed: salon shears and thinning shears or razor for the cut; blow dryer; round brush; flat iron or small curling wand. Products required: heat protectant, volumizing mousse or root booster, texturizing spray, matte paste/wax, flexible hairspray, and a weekly deep conditioner. Difficulty level: Moderate — requires a professional cut for correct disconnection; daily styling is quick (5–10 minutes). Maintenance tips: Trim every 6–8 weeks to retain shape, refresh micro bangs every 3–4 weeks, avoid heavy oils that weigh layers down, and use regular deep-conditioning to keep ends healthy.

Textured Shag Mullet with Feathered Blue Layers and Short Fringe

This modern textured shag mullet suits medium to thick hair and straight-to-wavy textures best; fine hair can achieve a similar look with added layering, texturizing, or subtle extensions. Cut technique: short, feathered layers at the crown and a blunt-to-razored fringe frame the face while longer, choppy layers in the back create movement. Style in the salon using point-cutting and a razor for soft ends and disconnected lengths. At home, towel-dry and apply a volumizing mousse at roots, then blow-dry with a round brush to lift the crown. Define feathered pieces with a flat iron or a small-barrel tong, gently flicking ends outward for that lived-in silhouette. Tools needed: stylist shears, thinning shears or razor, blow dryer with nozzle, round brush, tail comb, sectioning clips, flat iron/tong. Products required: heat protectant, root-lifting spray or mousse, sea-salt/texturizing spray, light-hold hairspray, and a smoothing serum for ends. Difficulty: intermediate — professional cut recommended; daily styling 10–15 minutes. Maintenance: trim every 6–8 weeks, use sulfate-free shampoo for vivid color, a color-depositing conditioner as needed, and limit heat to preserve hair health.

Textured Shag Mullet with Micro Bangs — Layered, Piecey Long Shag

This textured shag mullet with micro bangs works best on straight to wavy, medium-to-thick hair where layers can hold shape and movement. Fine hair can also wear this look if you add density with texturizing products or extensions; very tight curls require significant smoothing to achieve the same silhouette. Styling technique: rough-dry with your head upside down to boost crown volume, then define pieces with a 1–1.25 inch curling wand for loose, lived-in waves. Smooth micro bangs with a small round brush or flat iron for a blunt finish. Tools needed: blow dryer, round brush, 1–1.25” curling wand, flat iron, sectioning clips, and thinning shears (for professional shaping). Products required: volumizing mousse or root lift, sea-salt or texture spray, light-hold pomade or cream for piece definition, dry shampoo for longevity, and a weekly nourishing mask. Difficulty: medium — the cut is best executed by a stylist experienced with razoring and layering to get the right mullet-to-shag balance. Maintenance tips: trim bangs every 4–6 weeks, reshape layers every 8–12 weeks, refresh texture with a light spray and avoid heavy oils that weigh down the crown.

Textured Curly Shag with Short Fringe — Layered Mullet-Inspired Cut

This textured curly shag with a short, choppy fringe suits wavy to curly hair (2A–3C) and medium to thick densities. The cut uses disconnected layers: shorter, heavily textured top and fringe, with longer, weight-released lengths at the back to create movement and volume. In the salon, achieve the shape with dry point-cutting and light razor texturizing to preserve curl pattern and prevent bulk. Style by applying a leave-in conditioner to damp hair, scrunching in a curl cream or lightweight mousse, and diffusing with a medium heat setting while cupping curls with your hands. For extra lift at the crown, clip the top section while diffusing the roots. Tools: professional cutting shears, razor or texturizing shears, wide-tooth comb, sectioning clips, blow-dryer with diffuser. Products: moisturizing shampoo/conditioner, leave-in cream, curl-defining mousse or gel, heat protectant, and a flexible-hold hairspray for finish. Difficulty: moderate — cutting needs a stylist experienced with curly textures; daily styling is quick. Maintenance: trim every 6–8 weeks to keep fringe and shape, deep-condition weekly, refresh with water + curl activator between washes, and sleep on a silk pillowcase to reduce frizz.

Textured Modern Shag Mullet with Micro Fringe

This edgy, layered shag-mullet with a micro fringe suits straight to wavy hair and medium to thick textures best; fine hair can wear this cut if softened with strategic layering and texturizing, while very curly hair will need customization to maintain the silhouette. From salon experience, the cut is achieved with point-cutting and razor/texturizing-shear techniques to create feathered ends, disconnected layers, and a short, blunt fringe. Styling technique: towel-dry, apply a lightweight volumizing mousse or salt spray at the roots and through lengths, rough-dry with fingers to build texture, and smooth the fringe with a small round brush or flat iron. Use a small-barrel wand or flat iron to flick pieces outward for that lived-in movement, then separate layers with a pea-sized amount of texturizing paste. Tools needed: professional scissors, texturizing shears or razor, blow dryer, round brush, flat iron/curling wand, and fine-tooth comb. Products required: heat protectant, salt spray or mousse, texturizing paste or clay, dry shampoo, and a flexible-hold hairspray. Difficulty level: moderate — cutting is best left to a stylist; daily styling is quick (5–10 minutes). Maintenance: trim every 6–8 weeks to retain shape, use dry shampoo between washes, deep-condition mid-lengths biweekly, and ask your stylist to refresh texture rather than remove length.

Ready to try a mullet? From my salon experience, the secret to a wearable, flattering mullet is good communication with your stylist and consistent upkeep. Aim for a trim every 6–8 weeks to preserve the shape and show your stylist any of the 24 images that match your vision. At home, use a sulfate-free shampoo, lightweight conditioner, and a weekly protein or moisture mask based on your hair’s needs. For styling, always use heat protection, then add a texturizing spray or light pomade to define the back and a round brush to smooth the front pieces. If you color your hair, plan toning visits to keep hues fresh. Don’t hesitate to experiment—this cut is endlessly customizable. Book a consult and we’ll adjust length, layers, and texture so your mullet fits your face, hair type, and lifestyle. — Lena