I’m Hakan, a men’s grooming specialist with over a decade of experience shaping contemporary male style. The modern mullet has come a long way from its vintage roots — it’s now a refined, versatile cut that suits men who want edge without sacrificing wearability. From subtle, office-friendly mullets with short sides and a textured back to bold, high-contrast versions with skin fades and length, this style flatters square, oval and angular face shapes when tailored correctly. In this post I’ve curated 24 images to show real-world variations and practical approaches. You’ll get guidance on selecting the right length, how to ask your barber for a balanced cut, recommended products for texture and hold, and maintenance routines to keep the shape clean. Whether you’re growing your hair out or refreshing an existing mullet, these tips will help you achieve a modern, polished result.
Textured Mullet with Layered Fringe — Modern Mens Shag Hairstyle
This textured mullet with layered, shaggy fringe blends retro edge with contemporary texture. Face shape suitability: ideal for oval, oblong, diamond and heart faces — the added volume on top and tapered sides elongate and balance proportions; square jaws can benefit from the softer layers, while round faces should keep length at the back to avoid extra width. Styling technique: towel‑damp hair, apply a sea‑salt spray or lightweight mousse, then blow‑dry using fingers or a diffuser while scrunching to create separation; use a round brush to shape the fringe. Finish by working a pea‑sized amount of matte paste or clay through mid‑lengths and ends for definition; optionally add low-heat bends with a flat iron and lock light hold with hairspray. Tools needed: blow dryer with diffuser, round brush, wide‑tooth comb, flat iron (optional), and quality texturizing scissors for trims. Products required: sea‑salt spray or mousse, matte paste/clay, light hairspray and weekly deep conditioner. Difficulty level: intermediate — simple daily styling but requires a skilled barber for the layered cut. Maintenance tips: trim every 6–8 weeks to maintain shape, condition weekly, avoid heavy oils that weigh texture down, and refresh between washes with dry shampoo or water and a quick re‑scrunch.
Modern Textured Mullet for Men — Layered Long Back with Tapered Sides
This modern textured mullet suits oval, oblong and square face shapes particularly well — it adds length and emphasizes strong jawlines while a tapered or faded side helps balance rounder faces. To style, start with towel‑damped hair and apply a volumizing spray or light mousse through the roots. Blow‑dry using a round brush or fingers, lifting at the crown for height and directing longer back sections down and slightly out to enhance movement. Use a diffuser for natural waves. Once dry, work a pea‑sized amount of matte paste or clay through mid‑lengths to ends, scrunching to define texture and separate layers; add a tiny dab of pomade to the front for hold and shine if desired. Tools needed: clippers (for tapered sides), scissors and thinning shears (for layers), blow dryer with diffuser, round brush and a wide‑tooth comb. Products required: sea salt or volumizing spray, light mousse, matte clay/paste, flexible hold hairspray. Difficulty: moderate — requires basic cutting and styling skill. Maintenance: trim sides every 4–6 weeks, refresh length layers every 8–10 weeks, use a weekly deep conditioner and avoid heavy oils to keep texture lively.
Textured Modern Mullet for Men — Shaggy Layered Medium-Length Style
This textured modern mullet combines layered length at the crown and nape with shorter, tapered sides for a relaxed, edgy look. Face-shape suitability: works best on oval, oblong and square faces; adding height at the crown balances round faces and the longer back complements heart and triangular shapes. Styling technique: request disconnected layers and point‑cut ends from your stylist—shorter sides with a graduated nape and lots of internal texturing. For daily styling, towel-dry to damp, spray a salt or texture spray through the roots and lengths, blow-dry while lifting the crown with your fingers (or a vent brush) to create volume, then define pieces with a small amount of matte clay or paste, scrunching to enhance natural movement. Tools needed: hair scissors/razor (for the cut), blow dryer with vent nozzle, vent or round brush, and fingers for finishing. Products required: sea-salt spray or texturizer, matte clay/paste, light hairspray and occasional deep conditioner/leave‑in. Difficulty level: moderate for the cut (ask a barber experienced with layered cuts); daily styling is quick (5–10 minutes). Maintenance tips: trim every 6–8 weeks to keep shape, nape tidy every 4–6 weeks if you prefer a sharper taper, limit daily washing to preserve texture, and use a weekly deep conditioner to keep ends healthy.
Textured Undercut Mullet for Men — Long Layered Style with Shaved Sides
This long textured undercut mullet suits oval, square, and diamond faces best; it adds height for oblong shapes and can slim a round face when the sides are kept tight. Styling begins on towel-damp hair: apply a light leave-in conditioner or sea-salt spray for grip, then blow-dry using your fingers to lift the crown and a concentrator nozzle to direct air back. Work a medium-hold matte clay or paste through mid-lengths and ends, scrunching to create separated, natural texture. Tools needed: hair dryer with concentrator, wide-tooth comb, round brush for lift, clippers for the faded sides, and scissors for layered shaping. Products required: sea-salt spray, heat protectant, matte paste/clay, light flexible hairspray, and a weekly deep conditioner. Difficulty: moderate — the initial cut requires an experienced barber to balance the undercut and long layers; daily styling takes 5–10 minutes. Maintenance tips: refresh the undercut every 3–6 weeks, trim long layers every 8–12 weeks, avoid overwashing, use sulfate-free shampoo, deep-condition weekly, and sleep on a low-friction pillowcase to reduce breakage.
Textured Modern Mullet with Undercut — Mens Layered Long Hairstyle
This textured modern mullet with a faded undercut suits oval, square, oblong and heart-shaped faces best — it adds height and balances proportions. Men with round faces can use the added top volume and longer front pieces to elongate the face. To style, towel-dry hair to damp, apply a volumizing mousse or sea-salt spray at the roots, then blow-dry using a diffuser or round brush to lift the crown while finger-combing the longer back for natural movement. Once dry, work a small amount of matte paste or texturizing clay through mid-lengths and ends to enhance separation and hold. Tools needed: hairdryer with diffuser, round brush or vent brush, thinning shears for texture, clippers for maintenance. Recommended products: sea-salt spray, lightweight mousse, matte paste or clay, light-hold hairspray and a weekly deep conditioner. Difficulty: moderate — styling is straightforward daily, but cutting the blend and layers requires a professional. Maintenance tips: trim sides every 3–5 weeks, reshape layers every 8–12 weeks, condition weekly to prevent dryness, avoid overwashing and sleep on a silk pillowcase to reduce frizz.
Shaggy Textured Mullet for Men — Tousled Fringe & Layered Back
This modern shaggy mullet pairs a textured, tousled top and fringe with a longer, layered back for an effortlessly edgy look. Face-shape fit: best for oval, oblong and square faces — the volume on top and layers at the sides add height and structure; men with round faces should keep sides tighter to avoid excess width. Styling technique: towel-dry hair to damp, apply a sea-salt spray or texturizing tonic, then blow-dry while scrunching the top with fingers or using a diffuser to enhance natural waves. Finish by working a pea-sized amount of matte paste or clay through ends and fringe with fingertips to define separation and movement. Tools needed: blow dryer (preferably with diffuser), wide-tooth comb, small round brush (optional), and your fingers. Products required: sea-salt spray or texturizer, matte clay or paste, light hold hairspray for extra control. Difficulty level: moderate — quick daily styling (5–10 minutes) once cut correctly. Maintenance tips: trim every 6–8 weeks to keep the layers, condition weekly to protect longer back pieces, and ask your barber for disconnected side lengths if you want a sharper silhouette.
Textured Wavy Mullet with Curtain Fringe — Modern Mens Layered Hairstyle
This textured wavy mullet with a curtain fringe suits oval, oblong and heart-shaped faces best, adding width at the cheekbones while lengthening the jawline. Men with round faces can wear a softened version with less volume at the sides. To style, towel-dry hair until damp, spray a sea-salt or texturizing spray through mid-lengths and ends, then rough-dry with a diffuser or your fingers to enhance natural wave and lift at the crown. Use a round brush or flat iron sparingly to define the curtain fringe. Finish by working a small amount of matte clay or paste through the layers to separate pieces and create movement; lock with a light-hold hairspray if needed. Tools required: blow dryer with diffuser, wide-tooth comb, round brush, optional flat iron or curling wand and barber scissors for trims. Products recommended: sea-salt spray, heat protectant, matte paste/clay, leave-in conditioner and sulfate-free shampoo. Difficulty: moderate—requires basic styling skill and product control. Maintenance: trim every 6–8 weeks to maintain the shape, deep-condition weekly to prevent split ends, and refresh color/highlights as needed to keep the look vibrant.
Textured Modern Mullet with Undercut — Mens Long-Top, Short-Sides Style
This textured modern mullet with an undercut suits oval, square and diamond face shapes best — it adds height on top and visually lengthens the face. Men with round faces can make it work by building extra volume at the crown to create vertical balance. To style: towel-dry hair, apply a sea-salt or texturizing spray to damp lengths, then blow-dry using fingers or a vent brush to lift the roots and direct the top backward. Work a pea-sized amount of matte paste or clay through mid-lengths and ends to define texture and separate the layers; use a comb to refine the fringe if needed. Tools needed: clippers or trimmer for maintaining the undercut, a blow-dryer with nozzle, vent or round brush, and a wide-tooth comb. Products required: sea-salt spray, matte paste or clay, light hold hairspray and a weekly deep conditioner. Difficulty: moderate — daily styling takes 5–10 minutes, and achieving the right texture may take a few tries. Maintenance tips: trim sides every 3–5 weeks, tidy the back every 8–12 weeks, deep-condition weekly, and use heat protection when blow-drying.
Textured Modern Mullet — Long Back with Short Sides for Men
This textured modern mullet pairs a voluminous, swept-top with tapered short sides and longer, layered length at the back. Suitability: best for oval, square, and heart-shaped faces — the added height and length elongate round faces but are less flattering on very round or extremely long faces. Works well on straight to wavy hair; thick hair benefits from thinning, fine hair from volumizing. Styling technique: towel-dry to damp, apply a light heat protectant and a volumizing mousse at the roots. Blow-dry using a round brush or vent brush to lift the top while directing the front back and slightly to the side. Add texture by working a pea-sized amount of matte clay or pomade through mid-lengths and ends with fingers; define the fringe with a comb or fingers for a relaxed sweep. Tools needed: blow dryer, round or vent brush, tail comb, hair clips and thinning shears (optional). Products required: heat protectant, volumizing mousse or sea-salt spray, matte clay/pomade, light-hold hairspray. Difficulty level: moderate — requires daily styling and periodic texturizing. Maintenance tips: trim sides every 4–6 weeks to keep shape, refresh layers every 8–10 weeks, use a weekly deep conditioner for length, and rely on dry shampoo between washes to preserve style.
Textured Modern Mullet for Men — Voluminous Top with Tapered Sides
This layered, textured modern mullet combines volume on top with tapered sides and a feathered nape — a versatile look for contemporary men. Suitability: Works best for oval, square and diamond face shapes; the height and length add structure to oblong faces and can slim a round face when kept with higher crown volume and shorter sides. Styling technique: Ask your barber for a disconnected taper at the temples, long layered top, and feathered back. Daily styling: towel-dry to damp, apply a light salt spray or volumizing mousse, blow-dry while lifting the roots with a round brush or fingers to build volume, then work a matte clay or paste through mid-lengths to ends to define texture and flick the nape outward. Finish with a light-hold hairspray. Tools needed: blow dryer, vent or round brush, comb, texturizing scissors (for the barber) and clippers for the taper. Products required: heat protectant, sea-salt spray or volumizer, matte paste/clay, light hairspray and dry shampoo. Difficulty and maintenance: Moderate — about 10–15 minutes daily styling and trims every 4–8 weeks; condition weekly to prevent dryness.
Textured Modern Mullet with Long Layers — Mens Shag & Fringe
This textured modern mullet combines long, feathered layers, a soft fringe and tapered sides for a contemporary shag with movement. It flatters oval, oblong and heart-shaped faces and suits angular jawlines by accentuating cheekbones; men with round faces can adapt it by adding height on top and tighter tapering at the sides. Ask your barber for disconnected layering and point-cut ends for natural separation. Styling technique: towel-dry hair to damp, apply a sea-salt or light pre-styling spray, then blow-dry while lifting the roots with a round brush or fingers to create volume. Work a pea-sized amount of matte clay or paste through mid-lengths and ends, twisting small sections for piecey definition; finish with a light texturizing spray and optional flexible hairspray for hold. Tools needed: hairdryer with nozzle, round or vent brush, wide-tooth comb, and flat iron for refined flicks. Products required: pre-styler (salt spray), matte clay/paste, texturizing spray, light hairspray. Difficulty: moderate — daily shaping takes 5–10 minutes. Maintenance: trim every 6–8 weeks to keep the silhouette, use weekly deep-conditioning if hair is dry, and use dry shampoo between washes to preserve texture.
Textured Undercut Mullet — Modern Long Shag for Men
This textured undercut mullet blends long, layered length at the back with shaved or clipped sides for a modern shaggy look. Face-shape suitability: best on oval, oblong, and square faces — the volume on top and length at the nape add balance and structure; men with round faces can benefit from added height and longer front pieces to create the illusion of length. Styling technique: start with towel-damp hair, apply a sea-salt spray or light leave-in, then blow-dry using a diffuser or a round brush to encourage movement. Use fingers to scrunch and create separation, then work a pea-sized amount of matte clay or paste through the mid-lengths and ends for texture and hold. Tools needed: barber clippers and scissors for the initial cut, blow dryer with diffuser, round brush, wide-tooth comb. Products required: sea-salt spray or light leave-in, matte clay/paste, heat protectant, conditioner, and a light hairspray for finishing hold. Difficulty level: medium — requires a skilled barber for clean side work and layered shaping; daily styling is quick once cut. Maintenance tips: touch up the undercut every 3–6 weeks, shape layers every 6–8 weeks, deep-condition weekly, avoid heavy products that weigh hair down, and trim split ends to preserve the flow of the mullet.
Textured Modern Mullet — Messy Shag Hairstyle for Men
This textured modern mullet blends a messy shag top with longer, layered back lengths — a versatile look for oval, oblong and square face shapes and a flattering choice for heart-shaped faces that want added width at the jaw. Men with round faces can wear it too if the top is kept higher and the sides tighter. To style: towel-dry to damp, apply a salt or sea-spray for grip, then blow-dry while lifting the crown with your fingers or a vent brush; for waves or curls use a diffuser and scrunch. Finish by raking a matte clay or texture paste through mid-lengths and ends to define pieces and add separation. Tools needed: hairdryer (nozzle/diffuser), vent or round brush, wide-tooth comb, thinning/texturizing scissors for the cut, and clippers for tapered sides. Products: salt spray, lightweight leave-in conditioner (if needed), matte paste or clay, light-hold hairspray. Difficulty: moderate — requires basic blow-dry skills and texturizing. Maintenance: trim the neck and sides every 4–6 weeks, refresh texture with spray between washes, deep-condition weekly, and sleep on a silk pillowcase to reduce frizz.
Textured Modern Mullet for Men — Layered Back with Tapered Sides
This textured modern mullet suits oval, square, oblong and heart-shaped faces and can visually lengthen round faces when the top volume is controlled. The cut is built on short, tapered sides that blend into longer, layered length at the crown and nape for a feathered, lived-in silhouette. Ask your barber for scissor-over-comb blending on the sides and long, point-cut layers through the back to remove bulk and create movement. Styling technique: towel-dry then apply sea-salt spray or light mousse; blow-dry using fingers or a medium round brush to lift roots and direct longer pieces back and slightly outward. Finish by warming a pea-sized amount of matte paste or clay between palms and working through mid-lengths and ends to define texture; set with a light hold hairspray if needed. Tools needed: clippers (guards 2–4), scissors, thinning shears, blow dryer and round brush. Products required: sea-salt spray, matte paste or texturizing clay, dry shampoo, light hairspray and conditioner. Difficulty: medium — requires a skilled cut and daily styling. Maintenance: trim sides every 4–6 weeks, reshape the back every 8–12 weeks, condition weekly, and use dry shampoo between washes to preserve texture.
Modern Textured Mullet for Men
This modern textured mullet balances volume up front with tapered sides and a longer nape, making it a versatile, statement mens hairstyle. Face shape: works best for oval, round and square faces—height at the crown elongates round faces while the tapered sides sharpen square jawlines; men with long faces should keep back length shorter to avoid over-elongation. Styling technique: start with towel-dried hair, apply a light volumizing mousse or sea-salt spray at the roots, then blow-dry while lifting the crown with a round brush or your fingers for natural volume. Add a pea-sized matte clay or texturizing paste to the mid-lengths and ends, raking through to define layers and create piecey separation; finish with a light-hold hairspray for hold without stiffness. Tools needed: blow dryer, round brush, comb, and optionally a flat iron for taming stubborn sections. Products required: heat protectant, volumizer/sea-salt spray, matte clay/paste, light hairspray. Difficulty level: moderate — takes a few minutes daily. Maintenance tips: salon trim every 6–8 weeks to keep shape, occasional deep conditioning for longer back hair, and avoid heavy oils that flatten texture.
Textured Modern Mullet — Layered Medium-Length Mens Hairstyle
This textured modern mullet features medium-length layers, a longer nape and a swept top — an edgy yet wearable look for men who want movement and personality. Face-shape suitability: best for oval, oblong and diamond faces; it can lengthen round faces and soften square jaws when the top is kept voluminous. Men with very fine or severely thinning hair should consult a stylist before committing. Styling technique: towel-dry to damp, mist a volumizing sea-salt spray or light mousse through roots and mid-lengths, then blow-dry with a nozzle while lifting the roots with a round or vent brush and sweeping the front back. Warm a pea-sized amount of matte clay or paste between your palms and work through mid-lengths to ends to define layers; use fingers to separate and add texture. Finish with a light-hold hairspray or texture spray for flexible hold. Tools needed: blow dryer with nozzle, round/vent brush, wide-tooth comb and a stylist’s scissors (for professional shaping). Products required: heat protectant, volumizing spray or mousse, matte clay/paste, light hairspray and a hydrating shampoo/conditioner. Difficulty: moderate — daily styling and finger-work required. Maintenance tips: get a shape trim every 6–10 weeks, deep-condition weekly, sleep on silk to reduce frizz, and keep facial hair blended for a cohesive finish.
Textured Modern Mullet — Layered Medium-Length Mens Haircut with Natural Waves
This modern, textured mullet features medium-length layered sides and a longer, wavy back for relaxed movement and edge. Best suited for oval, square, oblong and heart-shaped faces—its volume on top and tapered sides add height and contour; men with round faces can wear a modified version with higher tapering to avoid extra width. Styling technique: towel-dry to damp, mist with sea-salt spray or light volumizing mousse, then blow-dry using a diffuser or medium round brush while directing hair back to create lift. Finger-style the layers for separation, scrunch the ends for natural wave, and finish by working a pea-sized amount of matte paste or light pomade through mid-lengths and ends for definition and hold. Tools needed: hairdryer with diffuser, vent or round brush, wide-tooth comb, and texturizing scissors for the cut. Products required: heat protectant, sea-salt spray or mousse, medium-hold matte paste/clay, and light hairspray for hold. Difficulty: moderate — daily styling takes 5–10 minutes. Maintenance: trim every 6–8 weeks to preserve shape, use a hydrating conditioner weekly, avoid heavy oils that weigh hair down, and refresh with water plus product between washes.
Textured Modern Mullet with Disconnected Undercut
This textured modern mullet with a disconnected undercut suits oval and square faces best and flatters oblong or strong-jawed profiles by adding width at the crown and length at the nape. For round faces, ask your barber for added height on top to create length; for heart shapes, keep fringe softer. To style: start with towel‑dried hair, apply a sea-salt spray for grip, then rough‑dry with a blow dryer and a vent brush or your fingers to lift the roots. Use a small amount of matte clay or texturizing paste to define pieces—work through the mid-lengths and back, twisting small sections for separation. Finish with a light hold hairspray for movement without stiffness. Tools needed: clippers (for the disconnected sides), scissors for layered length, blow dryer, vent/round brush, and a comb. Products required: sea-salt spray, matte clay or fiber, light hairspray, and an occasional deep conditioner. Difficulty level: moderate — requires basic cutting skills for the disconnect and some daily styling. Maintenance: trim sides every 4–6 weeks, tidy length every 8–10 weeks, avoid heavy oils that weigh texture down, and condition weekly to keep ends healthy.
Layered Mullet Shag with Curtain Bangs — Mens Medium-Long Hairstyle
This layered mullet shag with curtain bangs is a versatile, modern look that suits oval, oblong, and heart-shaped faces best; men with round faces can adapt it by adding height at the crown to lengthen proportions. Styling technique: start with towel-dried hair, apply a lightweight sea-salt spray or volumizing mousse through roots and mid-lengths, then blow-dry using a medium round brush to lift the crown and shape the bangs. Use point-cutting or a texturizing shear to create feathered layers and soften the ends. Tools needed: hairdryer, round brush, wide-tooth comb, fine-tooth comb for bangs, scissors/thinning shears (for barber), and a flat iron for occasional shaping. Products required: heat protectant, sea-salt spray or volumizer, matte clay/paste for hold and texture, light hairspray, and dry shampoo to refresh. Difficulty level: moderate — requires 10–15 minutes daily styling plus professional layering. Maintenance tips: schedule trims every 6–8 weeks to maintain the shape, condition mid-lengths to ends weekly, sleep on a silk pillowcase or loosely tie back long sections, and refresh texture between washes with a small amount of clay or dry shampoo.
Textured Shag Mullet — Layered Medium-Length Mens Hairstyle
A modern textured shag mullet pairs layered medium length with a soft, side-swept fringe for a relaxed, rock-inspired look. Best suited to oval, oblong, and square faces — the volume on top and tapered sides help add height and structure. It can also flatter heart-shaped faces by balancing a narrower chin; round faces should keep more height on top and longer front pieces to visually lengthen the face. Styling technique: start with towel-damp hair, work a volumizing mousse or sea-salt spray through roots and lengths, then blow-dry using fingers or a diffuser to boost texture. Use a round brush only on the fringe if you want a cleaner sweep. Finish by raking a small amount of matte clay or texturizing paste through mid-lengths and ends to define layers. Tools needed: hairdryer with diffuser, wide-tooth comb, round brush (optional), and thinning shears for a barber. Products required: sea-salt spray or mousse, matte paste/clay, light hairspray, and a weekly deep conditioner. Difficulty: moderate — requires basic blow-drying and product control. Maintenance: trim sides every 4–8 weeks and reshape layers every 8–12 weeks, use conditioner to prevent dryness, and refresh texture daily with a bit of product and finger-styling.
Textured Long Mullet with Undercut – Mens Wavy/Curly Hairstyle
This textured long mullet with a close undercut suits oval, square and oblong face shapes best — the volume at the crown and length at the back help balance stronger jawlines and add height for longer faces. It’s ideal for naturally wavy or curly hair; finer hair can wear it with added product and blow-dry lift, while very coarse hair benefits from softening treatments. To style, towel-dry then apply a salt spray or lightweight mousse through damp hair, blow-dry with a diffuser while scrunching to enhance texture, and lift the crown with a round brush if you want extra height. Finish by working a matte clay or paste through mid-lengths to ends for definition and a light mist of flexible-hold hairspray. Tools needed: clippers for the undercut, scissors/thinning shears for the layers, hairdryer with diffuser, round brush and wide-tooth comb. Difficulty: moderate — requires some daily shaping and product knowledge. Maintenance: trim the undercut every 3–5 weeks, refresh layers every 6–8 weeks, condition regularly, use a weekly deep-conditioning or leave-in for healthy shine, and sleep on a silk pillowcase to reduce frizz.
Modern Textured Mullet for Men — Layered Long Shag
This textured modern mullet pairs soft, feathered layers and a slightly shaggy fringe for a rugged-yet-refined look. Face shapes: best for oval, oblong and heart-shaped faces and angular jawlines — the length at the back balances longer faces and adds structure to square profiles; round faces can wear it if you add height on top and keep sides tight. Technique: ask your barber for disconnected layers, face-framing pieces and a tapered nape; style by towel-drying, applying a sea-salt spray or light mousse, then rough-drying with fingers and a diffuser to enhance natural waves. Tools: hairdryer with diffuser/nozzle, wide-tooth comb, and a round brush for smoothing; barber scissors or thinning shears for the cut. Products: sea-salt spray or volumizing mousse, matte clay or paste for separation and definition, light-hold hairspray and an occasional leave-in conditioner. Difficulty: moderate — requires a skilled cut and daily shaping. Maintenance tips: trim every 6–8 weeks to keep the silhouette, deep-condition weekly, use dry shampoo to refresh between washes, and avoid heavy oils that flatten texture.
Modern Textured Mullet for Men — Messy Fringe & Layered Nape
This modern textured mullet pairs a choppy, messy fringe with layered length at the nape for a deliberately undone, contemporary look. Face shape suitability: best for oval, oblong and heart-shaped faces where the fringe helps shorten the forehead; it also flatters angular jawlines by adding movement. Styling technique: towel-dry damp hair, distribute a sea-salt spray or light volumizing mousse, then blow-dry using your fingers or a diffuser while lifting at the roots to encourage texture. Use a round brush to shape the fringe if you want a softer finish. Tools needed: hairdryer, round brush, wide-tooth comb or styling fingers, barber scissors or texturizing shears for regular trims. Products required: sea-salt spray or mousse, light-to-medium matte paste or clay for hold and separation, optional low-shine pomade for a sleeker look, and a light hairspray to lock style. Difficulty level: moderate — requires a skilled barber for the initial cut; daily styling is quick. Maintenance tips: trim every 4–6 weeks to maintain the layered shape, deep-condition weekly if hair is heat-styled, avoid heavy oils that weigh down texture, and refresh with water plus a small amount of product for day-two styling.
Textured Modern Mullet — Medium-Length Mens Hairstyle with Slicked Back Top
This textured modern mullet pairs length through the crown and nape with shorter, tapered sides for a rugged, contemporary finish. It suits oval, square, diamond and oblong face shapes particularly well; men with round faces can adapt the look by adding more height on top to elongate the face. To style, work on towel‑damp hair: apply a sea‑salt or texturizing spray, then blow‑dry using your fingers and a concentrator nozzle to direct volume back. Use a round brush to lift the roots at the front if you want extra height. Finish by warming a pea‑sized amount of matte clay or paste between the palms, working it through mid‑lengths and ends to separate pieces and tame flyaways; finger‑tousle for a lived‑in texture and lock lightly with flexible hairspray. Tools and products: blow dryer with nozzle, round brush or wide‑tooth comb, sea‑salt spray, matte clay/paste, light hairspray and a weekly conditioner or leave‑in. Difficulty: moderate — about 8–12 minutes daily. Maintenance: get shape trims every 6–8 weeks, deep‑condition weekly, and trim sideburns/beard to keep the silhouette sharp.
The modern mullet is a statement that’s surprisingly adaptable: with the right length, taper and styling it works for creative environments and can be softened for more conservative settings. As an expert, my top advice is to communicate specifics with your barber — show photos from the 24-image gallery, name the exact side length, and clarify how much weight you want in the back. Invest in a texturizing paste, light-hold clay and a sea-salt spray to create separation without stiffness, and schedule trims every 6–8 weeks to maintain shape. If you’re transitioning from short hair, grow the back first and keep the sides tidy so the silhouette reads intentional. Experiment with fades, parting and facial hair pairings to find the version that fits your lifestyle. A well-executed mullet is modern, wearable, and uniquely you — commit to the cut, care for it, and let it evolve with your personal style.
