**The mullet never left.** - The mullet is alive and well in western US farming and cowboy communities. - The mullet has be adopted ironically by some hipster communities. - The mullet is a timeless classic, seen in various forms across many cultures and generations. - The business in the front, party in the back approach to hair is not only considered cool by many, but the concept has translated into business speak where the "mullet business model" allows a company to split its content and tone for different audiences. - The mullet is perhaps even an evolutionary creation, with male pattern baldness accompanied by long hair making a sort of natural mullet shape. Who knows what the evolutionary benefits of the mullet are, but one could argue it is a natural occurrence.

**The trend cycle is robbing us of individualism** Alas, hairdressers and stylists are yet again at an impasse. To mullet or not to mullet? The mullet has _already_ returned in full force, and salons are at the behest of TikTok teens and the need to keep up. But should they? • Much like their matching fashion trends of the 1980s, I doubt that many of those who cut mullets now will look back at them affectionately in the decades to come. Some will, certainly! But definitely not all... • Those who do look back fondly on their mullet will likely have kept it, as it suits them, rather than it being a case of following the crowd • The mullet is a cultural icon that must be allowed to exist on its own terms, no matter the era • Finding your own personal style is a rite of passage, and if the mullet is part of that then go for it! But finding your unique look is different to following a trend

**Bold choices are part of what makes fashion so exciting.** - The mullet has made a ‘come back’ (or perhaps more accurately has had a boost in popularity) in 2021. Interestingly, it is being adopted by women more so than in the past, with stars like Billie Eilish, Miley Cyrus and Rihanna [leading the way.](https://www.glamourmagazine.co.uk/gallery/mullet-hairstyle-trend) - It’s always exciting to see styles traditionally associated with men being adopted by women or vice versa, as I think it shows a more positive, open approach to gender expression with fewer binaries. Funnily enough, the iconic Ziggy Stardust cut was originally [based on a women’s style](https://www.theguardian.com/fashion/2020/dec/18/only-going-to-get-bigger-mullet-hairstyle-2021) according to its creator, hairdresser Suzi Ronson. This kind of evolution is part of what makes fashion so exciting. - There is definitely something distinctly ugly about the mullet, but I think this is part of what gives it its character. Fashion should be all about pushing boundaries and creating different effects. For this reason, I can't see the mullet becoming mainstream. Having said that, it wouldn't really be a problem if mullets became the norm rather than a 'brave' choice. We survived (and enjoyed!) [2000's fashion](https://www.marieclaire.com/fashion/g26907530/2000s-fashion-trends/) after all... - Most importantly, people should be free to wear their hair however they like, whether it is on-trend or not. If you want the mullet to return for you, then more power to you!