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Trends come and go, and so too does the ever-divisive mullet haircut.
Its most recent resurgence, however, brought about an evolution with lasting power.
Softer angles and graduated layers offer a more approachable entryway to the notoriously rebellious coif.
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We consulted stylists Chris Jones and Rena Calhoun to dish on the trending ‘do and how to style it.
Keep scrolling to see 40 of our favorite shullet styles.
Fluffy Copper Shullet
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Sadie Sink’s shaggy copper mullet has a certain retro-suave style.
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Faux-Hawk Shullet
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Hair chameleon Kristen Stewartpulls off a shullet without a hitch.
For this cut, leave hair longer in the center and cut sides a bit shorter.
The effect is a subtle faux-hawk of sorts.
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The blonde on top and darker shade underneath add depth and the illusion of thicker strands.
Coiled Shullet
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Speaking of curls, these springy strands are oh-so lush.
With loads of multi-length angles, the shullet cut is ideal for shedding weight and amplifying bounce.
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Pink Shullet
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Pinkispunkespecially when flooding each tendril of Madonna’s wet-look shullet.
Plus, we can’t help but believe these particular layers would air-dry beautifully.
Braided Shullet
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A braided shullet is nothing short of a hairstyle power move.
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We love how the beaded ends emphasize the angles and varied lengths.
Chocolate Brown Shullet
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Kristen Stewartdebuted her choppy chocolate brown shullet at Chanel’s SS22 runway show.
Her hairstylist,Adir Abergel, added layers and dimension to her neck-grazing haircut by adding micro fringe bangs.
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Spiked Shullet
For a Y2K-inspired look, channel Scarlett Johansson’s mullet circa 2003.
This spikey masterpiece complete with frosty tips serves a whole lot of volume and is deserving of a comeback.
Short and Curly Shullet
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Got curls?
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“In a world saturated withbobsandbalayage, the modern mullet is a rebellious way to go against the grain.
Its the faded jeans and band T-shirt of hairstyles,” says Jones.
When it comes to sourcing head-turning hair inspo, we find that musicians almost never disappoint.
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It’s “an effortless look that works best on slightly textured hair.
Because it’s so layered, the haircut does all the work and is virtuallywash-and-go,” says Jones.
Voluminous Shullet
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This soft glam iteration is all about the volume.
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Her face-framing bangs lead into cascading curls for a result that is casual and cool.
Round brush with over direction to create as much volume as needed.
It’s a great cut for those withthick tressesand thehoney-blonde coloris too good to ignore.
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She’s played with costume wigs, green hair, and, now, the shullet.
A bold graphic eye takes this trendy look to the next level.
Calhoun loves how she incorporates afringesince “[it] makes a mullet look super modern.
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“Love this modern but wearable version.
It’s edgy but not overly layered and cropped,” says Jones.
Since this is a versatile style, consider air-drying hair for a natural finish, notes Jones.
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However, he points out that this will work best if you have some natural texture or wave.
Pompadour Shullet
Portia de Rossi’s subdued style is an elegant shullet spinoff worth noting.
“I actually love this haircut.
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This works great for clients with finer hair.
The short top blown up and away from the face is so in right now,” says Jones.
Effortless Shullet
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These face-framing graduated layers give the ultimate cool-girl vibes.
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The slightly crinkled pattern beautifully emphasizes the layers and fringe bangs for that coveted live-in look.
Paired with ultra-long lengths and mermaid-wave texture, this particular shullet is about as romantic as it gets.
Transitional-Length Shullet
Demi Lovato’s short mullet haircut is perfect for showing off their features.
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This haircut was also a great transition look as they were growing out their short pixie cut.
We love the addition of wispy, elongated sideburns to frame the face.
Swooped Shullet
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Don’t you dare call this a bowl cut!
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(Okay, okay, we see it, too.)
Zendaya’s ultra-glossy cut harkens back to the ’60s, when shullet-like angles redefined the traditional bob.
Feathered Shullet
This ethereal shullet is giving major 70’s glam.
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From sharp and edgy to soft and sweet, this styling beautifully illustrates how versatile the cut can be.
Soft-Launch Shullet
Not ready to commit to the full-fledged shullet?
Choose curtain bangs over a brow-grazing length for an even more subtle approach.
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Lady Gaga’s iteration presents us with something in-betweena cut we’re culling thesoft jellyfish.
Choppy Shullet
Sophie Thatcher’s Joan-Jet-era shullet is equal parts edgy and romantic.
Choppy layers are feathered at the ends, providing texture while also softening edges.
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To keep bangs in check, Calhoun advises prepping with a volumizing primer.
For a quick refresher, she recommends adry shampooto soak up any oil that may come off your forehead.
Yes, a shullet hairstyle will look great on those with curly hair.
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Keep in mind that the shorter the hair cut is, the curlier your hair will be.
Oval or square face shapes look fabulous with the shullet haircut.
If you have a heart-shaped face, opt for a longer shullet to help balance out your features.
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Yes, thin hair works well with the shullet.
Ask for a medium-length or shorter mullet over a longer haircut, and focus on creating volume up top.
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