Men's haircut
Modern mullet
Short at the sides, long at the back: the trend cut of 2026.
- Hair types
- Straight, Wavy, Curly
- Barber visits
- Every 4 weeks
- Best for
- oval faces, round faces, square faces
Who it suits
Tight sides slim the face, and length at the nape balances a strong jaw.
Think twice with a oblong face
Length at the back makes a long face look longer.
How to style and look after a modern mullet
- Salt spray and a light paste; keep the back loose.
- Shampoo 2-3 times a week.
- Sides every 3 weeks, the back every 6.
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See a modern mullet on your own photo.
Try it on with AI before the barber touches your hair, then show them the barber card.
Similar cuts for the same face shapes
Low taper fade
Clean sides with length on top: sharpens a soft face without looking severe.
Textured French crop
A short fringe shortens a long face and hides a high forehead.
Classic quiff
Height at the front lengthens a round face and adds presence.
Side part
The safest classic: works on almost every face and every dress code.