So 2023 was a renaissance for the mullet! Agreed it’s still a hairstyle in hot demand, so buckle up for more ideas and advice! Here shop owner and educator Ryan Lewis shares his knowhow on how to master the mullet. Understanding the mullet’s unique blend of precision and creativity will allow you to cater to clients seeking this distinctive style. Read on to learn Ryan’s steps for creating a heavily textured mullet in poker-straight hair.
Ryan Lewis
Ryan says: “I love mullets because of their sheer diversity. There’s a mullet for every soul out there. They are a canvas to express passions and personalities. As barbers, delving into the art of mullet-making is crucial; it’s the key to unlocking the true potential of this iconic style. Nail it, and you empower people to flaunt their uniqueness; botch it, and it’s a tragic tale of awful haircuts.”
Step-by-Step guide for a heavily textured mullet by Ryan Lewis
Step 1: Using a serum to help with section work, take a vertical section from the crown to the nape of the neck, pulling further away towards the bottom to create a layered effect and more length as you descend.
Step 2: Continue taking vertical sections either side of that middle section all over directed back towards the first section taken. This will create a far fuller and longer look towards the ears ensuring this mullet cannot be missed even from a head on angle.
Step 3: Taking horizontal sections from the crown down, use a deep point cutting technique to break up the edges and create more movement throughout the back of the mullet.
Step 4: Connect the back of the mullet to the top of the hair using a profile section from just below the crown running up to around the recession area of the head.
Step 5: Using a deep point cutting method, create exaggerated “peaks and valleys” in the hair following the guide set by the previous profile section taken. It’s important with such straight hair to cut in deep “peaks and valleys” in order to create a rough textured look.
Step 6: Use a similar technique to chop into the fringe leaving a broken, choppy finish to add to this extreme textured look.
Step 7: Grab a natural finish product like a curl cream and cover the hair before blow drying with a diffuser to bring about a soft pre-styled shape.
Step 8: Blend both side panels from a grade 2 into a 3 before using your trimmer to create a blunt, harsh line curving clean from the peak of the hairline back sitting flush with the natural curve around the ears.
Step 9: Take your roughest matte products and work them into the hair in back-and-forth motions allowing the hair to overlap and bring out the extreme texture that’s been cut in. I used the STMNT line for my product choices, and finished with STMNT Dry Clay with a little Spray Powder to refine.
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