As a salon stylist with over a decade of experience, I’m excited to show you 24 modern mullet looks tailored for women. The contemporary mullet has evolved from bold and edgy to versatile and wearable — flattering a wide range of face shapes, hair textures, and ages when cut with intention. In this gallery you’ll see variations from soft, layered shags to long, wispy nape lengths and short, choppy tops. These styles suit oval and heart faces especially well, and with texturizing and length adjustments they adapt to fine hair, thick waves, and even curls. My top styling tips: ask for graduated layers at the crown, keep a soft fringe to frame the face, and use sea-salt spray or light pomade to emphasize texture. Whether you want low-maintenance movement or a high-fashion statement, these 24 images will inspire your next salon visit.
Edgy Shag Mullet with Textured Layers and Feathered Fringe
This edgy shag-mullet blends a short, feathered fringe with disconnected, textured layers for movement and effortless volume. Best suited to straight-to-wavy hair and fine-to-medium densities, the cut can be adapted for thicker hair with heavier texturizing; very tight curls will require a specialist approach. The salon technique uses graduated layering, point-cutting and razor texturizing around the crown and perimeter to create flicks and separation. Tools needed: professional shears, thinning scissors, a razor, cutting comb and sectioning clips. For styling at home: blow-dryer with nozzle, medium round brush or finger-dry, flat iron for piece definition, and a small curling wand for added shape. Recommended products: heat protectant, lightweight volumizing mousse or root lift, sea-salt or texturizing spray, small amount of matte pomade or cream for ends, and flexible-hold hairspray. Difficulty: moderate — basic styling takes 10–15 minutes once you learn the layering flow. Maintenance tips: trim every 6–8 weeks to keep the fringe and shape, use weekly deep-conditioning if chemically treated, avoid heavy conditioners at roots, and refresh with dry shampoo between washes to preserve lift and texture.
Textured Shag Mullet with Short Wispy Fringe – Choppy Layers & Piecey Ends
This modern shag-mullet pairs a short, wispy fringe with choppy, feathered layers and piecey ends for an edgy, lived-in finish. Best for straight to wavy hair in fine to medium densities — thick hair also works but will benefit from strategic thinning or slice-cutting to remove bulk. Cutting technique: establish a short, blunt fringe, then use point cutting and razor or dry slicing through the crown and sides to create stepped layers that graduate into a longer back. Styling technique: towel-dry and work a lightweight volumizing mousse or sea-salt spray from roots to ends, blow-dry with a round brush or diffuser while roughing the crown for lift, then define selective pieces with a 1
Textured Shag Mullet with Micro Fringe — Choppy Layered Cut
This textured shag mullet with a short micro fringe works best on straight to wavy hair and medium to fine densities; thick hair can carry the volume but will need additional thinning. The salon technique uses disconnected layers: shorter, choppy layers at the crown and fringe with longer, feathered lengths through the nape. Point-cutting or a razor is used to soften edges and create the piece-y finish. Tools needed: sharp cutting shears, thinning shears or razor, clippers (optional for the nape), blow dryer with a nozzle, round brush, small flat iron or 1 curling iron. Products required: heat protectant, lightweight mousse or root-lifting spray, sea-salt or texture spray, small amount of matte paste or cream wax, and a flexible-hold hairspray. Difficulty level: intermediate — precision cutting and layered graduation are best done by an experienced stylist; daily styling is quick. Maintenance tips: trim every 6–8 weeks to preserve shape and fringe length, use a hydrating mask monthly, refresh texture with dry shampoo between washes, and apply a light paste to separate layers and tame flyaways.
Textured Modern Shag Mullet with Choppy Fringe
This textured modern shag mullet with a choppy fringe is a layered, feathered cut that creates movement, height at the crown, and piecey ends. Suitability: ideal for straight to wavy hair and medium-to-thick densities; fine hair can wear it if layers are softened and root-lift techniques are used; very curly textures can be adapted but will read more voluminous. Styling technique: start with a professional cut featuring short, razored fringe, graduated crown layers and a tapered nape; point-cut ends for softness. To style, towel-dry and apply a root-lifting mousse and heat protectant, blow-dry with a nozzle while lifting at the roots with fingers or a medium round brush, then use a flat iron or small barrel wand to flick and separate pieces. Finish by scrunching in sea-salt or texturizing spray and defining select strands with a small amount of matte paste. Tools & products: blow dryer with nozzle, round brush, flat iron/curler, sectioning clips, texturizing shears (for the cut), root lift mousse, heat protectant, sea-salt/texturizing spray, matte paste, light hairspray. Difficulty & maintenance: moderate — requires an experienced stylist to shape; daily styling 8–15 minutes. Trim every 6–8 weeks (bangs 3–4 weeks), use dry shampoo between washes and a weekly conditioning treatment to preserve texture and health.
Textured Shag Mullet with Micro Bangs — Layered, Piecey Texture
This modern shag-mullet with micro bangs suits medium to thick hair and works very well on natural waves; fine hair can adopt the look with added layering and root lift, while very coarse hair benefits from strategic thinning. The salon cut uses short, choppy face-framing layers and a razored crown to create lift, transitioning to longer, disconnected lengths at the nape for movement. To style: towel-dry, apply a lightweight mousse or root-lifting spray, then rough-dry with a diffuser or blow-dryer while lifting at the crown with fingers. Use a small-barrel curling wand or flat iron to add uneven bends through the mid-lengths and ends; finish by separating pieces with a matte paste or texturizing spray for definition. Tools: professional scissors and razor for the cut, thinning shears for bulk control; at home use a blow-dryer (diffuser/concentrator), 1 curling wand or flat iron and a paddle/round brush. Products: heat protectant, volumizing mousse, sea-salt or texturizing spray, matte paste or clay, light-hold hairspray and occasional deep-conditioning mask. Difficulty: moderate — the cut requires a skilled stylist for correct layering; everyday styling is quick once you have the right products. Maintenance: trim every 6–8 weeks to preserve shape (bangs every 3–5 weeks), refresh texture with a razor or texturizing service as needed, avoid heavy conditioners at the roots, and revive second-day hair with a spritz of water and sea-salt spray or dry shampoo.
Textured Shag Mullet with Choppy Fringe — Medium-Length Layered Cut
This textured shag mullet suits straight to wavy hair and medium to thick densities; fine hair can wear a softer version with more stacked layers for lift, while very curly hair will need relaxed or longer layers to achieve the same feathered outline. Cut uses shorter, choppy fringe and graduated layers through the crown and nape to create movement and a slightly undone silhouette. Styling technique: apply a root-lifting mousse to damp hair, blow-dry with a medium round brush lifting the crown, then use a 1
Choppy Shag Mullet with Feathered Fringe — Textured Layered Cut
This modern choppy shag mullet pairs a short, feathered fringe with longer, razored back layers for high movement and textured definition. Suitability: ideal for fine to medium hair to create lift and the illusion of thickness; thick hair can wear it with internal thinning; loosely wavy or relaxed curls adapt well with longer lengths, while tight curls require a modified layering plan. Styling technique: start on towel-damped hair, apply a root-lifting mousse, then blow-dry with a round brush or diffuser while lifting at the crown. Use a flat iron or small-barrel wand to flick and separate ends for piecey texture. Finish by raking through with a matte paste or texturizing spray for separation. Tools needed: professional shears, razor or texturizing blade, thinning shears, blow dryer with nozzle, round brush, flat iron/curling wand. Products required: root-lift mousse, heat protectant, sea-salt or texture spray, matte paste/wax, light-hold hairspray. Difficulty level: medium — cut is precision-based and best done by a stylist; daily styling is quick (5–10 minutes). Maintenance tips: trim every 6–8 weeks (bangs 3–4 weeks), use a weekly deep conditioner, refresh texture with dry shampoo between washes and avoid heavy conditioners at the roots.
Textured Modern Shag Mullet with Short Fringe and Feathered Layers
This edgy modern shag-mullet works best on medium to thick hair but can be adapted for fine hair with strategic layering and texturizing. The salon cut uses disconnected, graduated layers at the crown and longer, feathered lengths at the nape with a soft, short fringe to frame the face. Styling technique: wet-cut with point cutting and a razor for movement, followed by dry texturizing to refine separation. At home, towel-dry, apply a lightweight volumizing mousse or salt spray, then blow-dry with a diffuser or round brush to lift the crown while smoothing the fringe. Finish by defining piecey ends with a small amount of matte paste or texture cream and, if desired, add soft bends with a 1
Textured Shag Mullet with Short Fringe and Feathered Layers
This textured shag-mullet features a short, choppy fringe and feathered, face-framing layers that flip out at the nape. It works best on straight to wavy medium-thick hair because the layers create body and movement; fine hair benefits from stronger layering and root-lift products, while very curly hair should be cut dry and blended into longer layers for shape. Styling technique: towel-dry then apply a volumizing mousse at roots and a lightweight texturizing spray through mid-lengths. Blow-dry with a round brush to lift the crown and direct bangs forward; use a flat iron or 1 wand to flick ends outward for the signature feathered finish. Tools needed: blow dryer with nozzle, round and vent brushes, 1 curling wand or flat iron, texturizing shears for maintenance. Products required: root-lifting spray or mousse, sea-salt/texturizing spray, heat protectant, light-hold hairspray, dry shampoo. Difficulty level: moderate — cutting requires an experienced stylist, daily styling is quick (5–10 minutes). Maintenance: trim every 6–8 weeks, bang touch-ups every 3–4 weeks, avoid heavy oils, use dry shampoo between washes and occasional protein masks if color-treated.
Textured Shag Mullet with Short Choppy Fringe and Wavy Layers
This modern shag-mullet combines short, choppy fringe with longer, wavy back layers to create effortless movement and edge. Best suited for fine to medium hair that holds wave or for thicker hair when layered to remove bulk; natural texture helps but straight hair can achieve the look with heat styling. Cut technique: razor or point-cutting to create feathered layers, heavy weight removal at the crown and tapered neckline for that mullet silhouette. Styling technique: apply a lightweight mousse or sea-salt spray to damp hair, rough-dry with a diffuser while scrunching to enhance waves, then use a small-barrel curling wand or flat iron to flip and define a few face-framing pieces. Tools needed: professional shears/razor for the cut, blow-dryer with diffuser, wide-tooth comb, curling wand or flat iron. Products: heat protectant, volumizing mousse or salt spray, texturizing spray/pomade for ends, light-hold hairspray, dry shampoo for day-two texture. Difficulty: moderate — precise cutting is best left to a stylist, daily styling is quick. Maintenance: trims every 6–8 weeks for fringe and shape, weekly deep-conditioning for longer layers, and dry shampoo between washes to preserve texture.
Textured Shag Mullet with Cropped Fringe — Layered, Feathered Finish
Modern textured shag-mullet with a cropped fringe, feathered layers, and piecey ends. Suited to medium and thick hair, it also works on fine hair with added texture and root-lifting; natural straight to wavy textures are easiest—very curly hair needs customized layering. The cutting technique uses disconnected layers: short, choppy crown, tapered sides and a longer nape, finished with a razor or scissors-over-comb to create soft, wispy ends. For styling, towel-dry then apply a volumizing mousse at the roots and a sea-salt spray through mid-lengths. Blow-dry with a round brush to lift the crown, then finger-tousle sections; use a flat iron or small-barrel curling iron to bend and separate face-framing pieces for movement. Tools: haircutting shears, thinning shears or razor, blow dryer with nozzle, round brush, flat iron/1 curling iron and fine-tooth comb. Products: heat protectant, volumizer, salt spray, light matte paste or texturizing cream, flexible hairspray and occasional purple shampoo for blonde tones. Difficulty: cutting is advanced (book a stylist); daily styling is low–moderate. Maintenance: trims every 6–8 weeks, monthly deep-conditioning, dry shampoo to refresh roots and sleep on silk to protect texture.
Shag Mullet with Textured Fringe for Medium-Length Hair
A modern shag mullet with a textured, choppy fringe — an edgy, wearable cut for medium-length hair. Best suited to straight-to-wavy textures and medium to thick density; fine hair can still work with extra layering and root-lifting products. The styling technique begins with a disconnected, layered haircut: short, point-cut fringe, graduated layers at the crown for lift, and longer, feathered lengths at the nape. Use point-cutting and texturizing shears or a razor to create movement and remove bulk. Tools needed: professional cutting shears, texturizing shears or razor, clippers for a tapered nape option, blow-dryer with concentrator, round brush, and a 1-inch curling iron or flat iron for shaping pieces. Products required: root-lifting mousse or volumizing spray on damp hair, heat protectant, sea-salt or texture spray for grip, a light-hold pomade or cream to define face-framing pieces, flexible-hold hairspray, and dry shampoo to refresh. Difficulty: Medium — the initial cut should be done by a skilled stylist, but daily styling takes 10–15 minutes. Maintenance: trim every 6–8 weeks to keep shape, deep-condition monthly for length health, refresh texture with spray and dry shampoo between washes, and avoid heavy oils at the roots to maintain lift.
Textured Wet‑Look Shullet with Wispy Fringe
This modern shullet combines a soft, piecey wet‑look top with long textured layers and wispy micro‑bangs. Suitability: ideal for straight to naturally wavy hair and medium to thick density; fine hair can mimic the look with volumizing products and lightweight texturizing spray. Styling technique: start on towel‑dried hair, apply a heat protectant and a lightweight styling cream through roots to mid‑lengths, plus sea‑salt spray to ends. Rough‑dry with a diffuser or blow dryer while lifting the crown with your fingers for natural volume. Create subtle bends through lengths with a small flat iron or 1
Textured Shag Mullet with Feathered Fringe — Choppy Layered Cut
This modern textured shag-mullet with a feathered fringe is ideal for straight to wavy hair and can be adapted for fine, medium or thick densities. Fine hair benefits from shorter, stacked layers at the crown to create lift; thick hair should be thinned through the interior and left longer in the nape for movement. Cut technique: a combination of point cutting and razor/texturizing shears to create choppy ends, disconnected top layers and a softer tapered back. Styling technique: towel-dry, apply a lightweight volumizing mousse or sea-salt spray, then blow-dry lifting at the roots with a round brush. Use a 1
Textured Shag Mullet with Wispy Fringe – Layered Short-to-Medium Cut
This modern textured shag mullet with wispy fringe suits straight to wavy hair and medium to fine density; it can also work on thicker hair when the stylist thins and layers strategically. The cut is built from short, choppy layers at the crown and temples with longer, feathered lengths in the nape and a soft, eyebrow-skimming fringe for face framing. Styling technique: work with towel-dried hair, apply a small amount of volumizing mousse at the roots and a heat protectant through the lengths, blow-dry using a round brush to lift the crown and a nozzle to smooth the fringe, then rough-dry mid-lengths with fingers to preserve texture. Define ends and face-framing pieces with a 19–25 mm wand or flat iron to create subtle flicks. Tools needed: cutting shears, texturizing shears or razor, tail comb, sectioning clips, blow-dryer with nozzle, round brush, and flat iron/small curling wand. Products required: heat protectant, lightweight salt/texturizing spray, flexible-hold hairspray, and a small amount of matte pomade or styling cream. Difficulty level: medium — precise cutting angles are best done by a professional. Maintenance tips: trim every 6–8 weeks to maintain shape, refresh bangs every 3–4 weeks, use weekly deep-conditioning if you heat-style often, and sleep on a silk pillowcase to reduce friction and frizz.
Textured Shag Mullet with Voluminous Crown and Natural Waves
Salon-friendly textured shag mullet combining a voluminous, feathered crown with longer, wavy length at the back. Suits medium to thick hair and natural waves or curls; fine hair can achieve the look with added density techniques and root-lifting products. The cut is created with graduated layers, point cutting and light razor texturizing to create separation and movement. To style: apply a volumizing mousse to damp roots and a sea-salt spray through mid-lengths, blow-dry with a round brush or diffuse to enhance natural wave, then backcomb the crown lightly for lift. Use a 1 curling wand or flat iron to reinforce loose waves, and finish by working a pea-size amount of matte clay or texture paste through ends to define pieces. Tools needed: cutting shears, razor or texturizing shears (for the cutter), round brush, blow dryer with nozzle/diffuser, curling wand/flat iron, tail comb and clips. Recommended products: heat protectant, volumizing mousse, sea-salt spray, lightweight texturizing paste, flexible-hold hairspray, and dry shampoo. Difficulty: moderate — requires professional cut and 10–20 minutes daily styling. Maintenance: trim every 8–12 weeks to preserve shape, deep-condition weekly, and refresh texture with dry shampoo and light salt spray between washes.
Textured Modern Mullet with Choppy Fringe and Voluminous Crown
This look is a textured, modern mullet built for medium to thick hair with natural wave or loose curl. Fine hair can also wear it if prepped for volume. The cut features short, choppy fringe and stacked layers at the crown that blend into longer, razored ends to keep movement and edge. Styling technique: start on damp hair, apply a volumizing mousse through roots and a light cream on mid-lengths. Blow-dry with a medium round brush lifting at the crown; use a teasing comb to gently backcomb the crown for hold. Define the fringe and textured ends with a flat iron or 19–25 mm curling wand, flipping ends slightly outward. Tools needed: blow dryer, medium round brush, flat iron or small curling wand, teasing comb, and texturizing/shear scissors for maintenance. Products: heat protectant, volumizing mousse, sea-salt/texturizing spray, light pomade for piecey definition, and flexible-hold hairspray. Difficulty: moderate — requires sectioning and controlled backcombing to balance volume. Maintenance: trim every 6–8 weeks to preserve the crown shape, refresh texture with salt spray and dry shampoo between washes, and use a weekly conditioning mask for long ends.
Textured Shag Mullet with Feathered Layers and Volume
This modern shag-mullet pairs short, feathered layers at the crown with longer, tapered lengths in the back to create airy volume and movement. Best suited to fine-to-medium straight or loosely wavy hair; thicker hair will require more texturizing to avoid bulk. The salon technique combines point cutting and razoring to remove weight, with graduated layers and a soft disconnected perimeter. To style: apply a root-lift spray or mousse to damp hair, blow-dry with a round brush while lifting the crown, then use a 1–1.25-inch curling iron or flat iron to flick ends outward for the signature feathered flip. Tools needed: sharp cutting shears, thinning shears or razor, round brush, blow dryer, curling iron or flat iron, clips, wide-tooth comb. Products required: heat protectant, volumizing mousse or root spray, salt or texturizing spray, small amount of matte paste or pomade, flexible-hold hairspray. Difficulty: intermediate — the cut requires a skilled stylist; daily styling takes 10–15 minutes. Maintenance: trim every 6–8 weeks to preserve layers, use a deep conditioner monthly, refresh texture with dry shampoo or salt spray, and bring photos to your stylist for consistent reshaping.
Textured Shag Mullet with Feathered Micro Bangs
This choppy, layered shag mullet with short feathered bangs suits straight to wavy hair best and translates well for fine to medium densities; thick hair can wear the look with weight removed through heavy texturizing. The cut is built on short, razored layers at the crown, graduated mid-lengths and longer, tapered back pieces for movement. Styling technique: start with towel-dried hair, apply a root-lift mousse and heat protectant, then blow-dry with a round brush at the crown for lift and a diffuser or finger-dry the mid to ends to enhance texture. Use a small flat iron or ¾
Textured Shag Mullet with Micro Fringe — Layered, Piecey Texture
This textured shag mullet with micro fringe is a modern, piecey cut that suits 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 longer length and heavier moisturizing products to keep shape. The salon technique uses short, disconnected layers at the crown, razor or point cutting through the mid-lengths for feathered ends, and a cropped micro fringe cut bluntly or with slight point cutting for softness. Tools: sharp cutting shears, a razor or texturizing razor, thinning shears, blow dryer with nozzle, round brush or fingers, and a small flat iron for shaping. Products: lightweight mousse or root-lift spray, sea-salt/texturizing spray, matte paste or pomade for separation, heat protectant, and a light holding spray. Difficulty: medium — precision cutting is best done by a stylist; at-home styling is quick. Maintenance: schedule shape trims every 6–8 weeks, deep condition weekly if colored, refresh texture with dampening or salt spray between washes, avoid heavy oils at roots, and use dry shampoo to extend the style.
Textured Shag Mullet with Feathered Bangs
This modern shag-mullet with feathered, choppy bangs suits fine to medium hair and enhances natural waves; thick hair also works when strategically thinned. The salon technique uses short, graduated layers at the crown, longer disconnected nape lengths and razor or point-cutting to create feathered fringe and movement. For the cut you’ll need sharp cutting shears, a razor or texturizing blade, thinning shears for bulk control, sectioning clips and a comb. For styling, use a blow-dryer with a nozzle and a small round brush or a diffuser for natural texture; a one-inch flat iron or wand helps piece out ends. Recommended products: heat protectant, lightweight volumizing mousse or root lifter, sea-salt/texturizing spray, a small amount of matte paste or cream wax and flexible hold hairspray; dry shampoo adds instant lift. Difficulty: intermediate — cutting requires precision, while daily styling is quick (10–15 minutes). Maintenance: book trims every 6–8 weeks to keep the fringe and layers clean, refresh texturizing between cuts rather than adding weight, avoid heavy conditioners at roots, and use a weekly deep-conditioning mask to protect longer ends.
Layered Textured Shag Mullet with Short Fringe
This modern shag-mullet with a textured, short fringe suits straight to wavy hair and works best on medium to thick densities; fine hair can wear it with added layering and root-lift products. The salon cutting technique uses disconnected layers: short, choppy top layers and a feathered nape, created with point-cutting and a razor for soft edges and movement. To style, towel-dry and apply a heat protectant and a small amount of volumizing mousse at the roots. Blow-dry using a round brush at the crown for lift, then diffused air or finger-dry the mid-lengths to keep texture. Use a flat iron or small-barrel wand to flick front pieces and define ends sparingly. Tools needed: professional scissors, thinning shears or razor, sectioning clips, round brush, blow dryer with nozzle, and optional flat iron. Recommended products: heat protectant, volumizing mousse or root spray, sea-salt or texturizing spray, matte paste or light wax, and flexible hairspray. Difficulty: intermediate — precise cutting requires a stylist, daily styling is quick. Maintenance: trims every 6–8 weeks for shape and fringe, monthly deep-conditioning, and dry shampoo between washes to preserve texture.
Textured Shag Mullet with Voluminous Fringe
This textured shag-mullet pairs a feathered, voluminous crown and soft, choppy fringe with longer, wavy back lengths for an edgy yet wearable look. Best suited to fine-to-medium straight or wavy hair — natural waves add movement; thick hair should be thinned and texturized to avoid bulk. Cutting technique: create short, graduated layers at the crown with point-cutting and a razor for feathered edges, keep longer lengths in the nape, and blunt/softly-texture the fringe for contrast. Styling technique: towel-dry and apply a lightweight mousse or sea-salt spray; blow-dry lifting the roots with a round brush and concentrator nozzle for volume at the crown, diffuse mid-lengths for texture, and use a small-barrel curling wand or flat iron to flick pieces and define waves. Tools needed: professional shears, texturizing scissors or razor, round brush, blow dryer with nozzle, diffuser, small curling wand/flat iron. Products required: heat protectant, volumizing mousse or spray, sea-salt or texture spray, light paste/clay, flexible hairspray, dry shampoo. Difficulty: medium — precise cutting benefits from a stylist; daily styling is straightforward. Maintenance: trim every 6–8 weeks to keep shape, use weekly deep-conditioning if colored or heat-styled, refresh texture with mist or dry shampoo, and sleep on a silk pillow to reduce frizz.
Textured Shag Mullet with Choppy Fringe and Feathered Layers
This textured shag mullet with a short, choppy fringe and feathered layers suits medium to thick hair and works well on natural waves or straight textures. Fine hair can adapt with shorter, more graduated layers and root-lifting product. The styling technique begins with a layered salon cut that creates weight removal through the crown and longer, razored ends in the back. To style: apply a volumizing mousse at damp roots, blow-dry with a medium round brush to lift the crown and shape the fringe, then use a 1 curling wand or flat iron to flick and separate outer layers for that feathered effect. Lightly backcomb the crown for extra lift if needed and piece out the fringe with point-cutting or a small amount of paste. Tools needed: blow dryer with nozzle, medium round brush, tail comb, 1 curling wand/flat iron, sectioning clips; for cutting, shears and a razor. Products required: heat protectant, volumizing mousse, sea-salt/texturizing spray, light paste or wax, medium-hold hairspray. Difficulty: moderate—requires a professional cut initially but daily styling becomes quick with practice. Maintenance: trims every 6–8 weeks, weekly conditioning mask, refresh texture with dry shampoo or salt spray, and avoid heavy oils at the roots to preserve volume.
As a stylist I recommend treating the mullet like any tailored cut: it needs the right cut, regular shaping, and products that enhance texture without weighing hair down. For most women I suggest a trim every 6–10 weeks to keep the nape tidy and the layers fresh — longer intervals work if you prefer a grown-out, lived-in look. Use a lightweight heat protectant before styling, a texturizing spray or dry shampoo to boost volume, and a small amount of matte pomade to define choppy pieces. For fine hair, ask for softer graduation and blunt ends at the front to create the illusion of density; for thick or curly hair, remove weight through strategic thinning and embrace natural curl with a diffuser. If you’re coloring, balance bold roots and lived-in tones with regular conditioning treatments. Communicate openly with your stylist about lifestyle and maintenance—done right, a mullet is a versatile, empowering cut that can be tailored to your personality.