Im Hakan, a mens grooming specialist with over a decade of hands-on experience shaping modern, wearable styles. In this post I present 32 mullet looks tailored for men with straight hair — from subtle, business-friendly variants to bold, textured takes that lean into the retro revival. Straight hair responds especially well to length contrast and clean lines, so I focus on proportion, layering, and how to blend fades or undercuts into the mullet for a contemporary finish. These styles suit a wide range of face shapes and ages; Ill note which cuts flatter round, square, and oval faces. Practical tips include ideal lengths for the top, crown and nape, product picks (light creams, sea-salt sprays, low-hold pomades), and a simple daily routine to keep a mullet looking intentional rather than unkempt. Bring a few of the 32 images to your barber — visuals make the best brief.
Textured Modern Mullet for Men — Shaggy Layered Cut & Fringe
This textured modern mullet blends shaggy layers with a soft fringe, ideal for men seeking a contemporary retro look. Face shape suitability: works best on oval, square and heart-shaped faces; the volume on top and tapered sides can help balance round faces but may elongate very long faces unless the fringe and side length are adjusted. Styling technique: ask your barber for disconnected layers—shorter, textured top and sides with longer, feathered length at the nape. Use point-cutting and light razor texturizing to remove bulk and create movement. Tools needed: barber scissors, thinning shears, a comb, blow dryer (with nozzle), and a medium round brush or fingers for styling. Products required: sea-salt spray or texturizing spray, light-to-medium hold matte clay or paste, heat protectant and optional finishing spray for hold. Difficulty level: moderate — straightforward daily styling but requires an experienced cut. Maintenance tips: trim the shape every 6–8 weeks, refresh nape length as needed, use conditioner weekly and occasional deep-conditioning if hair is dry. Morning routine: towel-dry, apply texturizer, blow-dry while lifting the crown, finish with clay and finger-scrunching for separation.
Modern Textured Mullet for Men — Layered Long Top with Tapered Sides
A modern textured mullet: medium-to-long layers on top and back with slightly tapered sides for a lived-in, voluminous profile. Best suited to oval, oblong/rectangular and heart-shaped faces because the length at the back and volume on top balance proportions; square faces can also wear it if sides are softened. Avoid if you prefer very short, conservative looks. Styling technique: start with towel-dried hair, apply a light heat protectant and sea-salt or volumizing spray, then blow-dry while lifting the roots with a round or vent brush to create separation. Use texturizing scissors at the ends for movement, then work a small amount of matte paste or fiber through mid-lengths and ends, raking with fingers to define layers and let the back fall naturally. Finish with a light-hold hairspray for long days. Tools needed: hairdryer, round/vent brush, wide-tooth comb, thinning/texturizing shears (pro cut). Products required: heat protectant, volumizing or sea-salt spray, matte paste/fiber, light hairspray, nourishing shampoo/conditioner. Difficulty: moderate — requires a pro cut and 5–10 minutes daily styling. Maintenance: trim every 6–8 weeks to retain shape, deep-condition weekly, avoid heavy oils that weigh layers down, and sleep on a silk pillowcase to reduce frizz.
Textured Modern Mullet with Choppy Fringe — Mens Layered Shag
This textured modern mullet with a choppy fringe and layered shag works best on oval, oblong and square face shapes — it softens strong jawlines while adding width to narrower features. To style: towel-dry damp hair, apply a light sea-salt spray or volumizing mousse at the roots, then rough-dry with a hairdryer using your fingers to lift the crown. Use a round brush for the fringe if you want a neater finish, or a blow-dryer only for a more undone look. For added separation, work a pea-sized amount of matte clay or low-shine paste through the mid-lengths and ends, finishing with a few spritzes of flexible hold hairspray to lock texture. Tools needed: hairdryer, round or vent brush, wide-tooth comb, and optional flat iron for piecey definition. Products required: sea-salt spray or mousse, matte clay/paste, heat protectant, light hairspray. Difficulty: medium — daily styling is quick, but the layered cut requires a skilled barber. Maintenance: trim layers and fringe every 4–6 weeks, deep-condition weekly to prevent dryness, and refresh texture between washes with a spritz of water plus product.
Textured Modern Mullet with Feathered Top
This layered, textured mullet pairs a feathered, voluminous top with tapered sides and longer, natural waves at the back. Face-shape suitability: ideal for oval, square and heart-shaped faces; the added crown height balances round faces and softens a strong jawline. Styling technique: towel-dry hair, work a sea-salt or volumizing spray through roots, then blow-dry while lifting the crown with a medium round brush or fingers for relaxed volume. Use a diffuser for natural wave definition. Once dry, warm a small amount of matte clay or paste between the hands and tousle through mid-lengths and ends to define layers and fringe; finish with a light texturizing spray for separation. Tools needed: blow dryer, medium round brush, wide-tooth comb, and professional scissors or texturizing shears (for the initial cut); flat iron optional for stubborn pieces. Products required: sea-salt/volumizing spray, matte paste/clay, light hairspray, and a weekly deep conditioner. Difficulty level: moderate — the cut requires a skilled barber, while daily styling is 5–10 minutes. Maintenance tips: trim every 6–8 weeks to retain shape, deep-condition weekly, and avoid heavy oils that weigh hair down.
Modern Textured Mullet Shag with Wispy Fringe — Medium-Length Mens Hairstyle
This modern textured mullet-shag blends layered volume on top with tapered, feathered length at the nape and a soft, wispy fringe. It flatters oval, oblong and heart-shaped faces by balancing forehead proportions and adding width at the temples; men with round faces can adapt it by keeping more height on top and shorter side length. To style: start with towel-damp hair, apply a light volumizing mousse or sea-salt spray, then blow-dry while rough-drying with fingers or a vent brush to build texture. Use a medium round brush for subtle lift at the roots and a flat iron for a few controlled flicks in the fringe if needed. Tools: professional scissors and thinning shears for the cut, blow dryer with nozzle, vent or round brush, and a flat iron (optional). Products: sea-salt spray or mousse (pre-style), matte paste or light pomade for definition, texturizing spray for hold, and a light hairspray to finish. Difficulty: easy–medium daily styling; cutting requires a skilled barber. Maintenance: trim every 6–8 weeks to keep shape, avoid overwashing, and use a weekly conditioner or mask to maintain shine and manageability.
Textured Modern Mullet: Layered Shag with Tousled Fringe for Men
This textured modern mullet — a layered shag with a tousled fringe — flatters oval, oblong and heart-shaped faces and can add structure to angular or triangular profiles. For round faces, keep extra height at the crown to lengthen the silhouette. The cut relies on disconnected layers: shorter, textured top and sides with longer, feathered length at the nape and piecey fringe. Styling technique: towel-dry to damp, spray a sea-salt or volumizing mist at the roots, then rough-dry with your fingers or a diffuser to build natural lift. Use a round brush or vent brush for light shaping at the crown if you want more control. Work a pea-sized amount of matte clay or texturizing paste through mid-lengths and ends to define pieces; finish with light hold hairspray or a shine serum on ends if you prefer sleeker texture. Tools and products needed: professional scissors and thinning shears (cut), clippers for nape, hairdryer, brush, sea-salt spray, matte clay/paste, light hairspray. Difficulty: moderate — requires a precise cut and 5–10 minutes daily styling. Maintenance: trim every 6–8 weeks to keep layer shape, deep-condition monthly, avoid heavy oils that weigh hair down, and refresh texture with a dry shampoo between washes.
Textured Modern Mullet for Men — Layered Tousled Rocker Cut
This textured modern mullet pairs short, choppy layers at the crown with longer, tapered length at the nape for a contemporary, rocker-inspired look. Face shapes: best on oval, oblong and diamond faces; it also flatters heart-shaped heads by balancing a narrower chin and can add height to round faces when styled with volume on top. Styling technique: start with towel-dried hair, apply a light sea-salt spray for grip, then blow-dry using fingers or a medium round brush to lift the crown and define choppy layers. Work a pea-sized amount of matte paste or clay through mid-lengths and ends, twisting small sections for separation and movement; finish with a light-hold hairspray to control frizz. Tools needed: hairdryer (preferably with a nozzle), round brush or styling brush, barber scissors or professional cut, thinning shears for texture. Products required: sea-salt spray, heat protectant, matte paste/clay, light-hold hairspray and a weekly deep conditioner. Difficulty: medium — requires an experienced cutter and five to ten minutes daily styling. Maintenance: trim every 6–8 weeks to preserve shape, refresh texture with point cutting, and condition regularly to keep longer back sections healthy.
Textured Modern Mullet for Men — Layered Shag with Feathered Fringe
This textured modern mullet blends a layered, feathered top and fringe with longer, tapered back pieces for a contemporary rock-inspired look. It flatters oval, oblong and square face shapes particularly well—adding height on top and length at the back—while also working for round faces when the top is kept voluminous to elongate the profile. To style, towel-dry hair then apply a volumizing mousse or sea-salt spray at the roots. Blow-dry using a round brush or your fingers to lift the crown and direct the fringe forward. Use texturizing scissors or thinning shears for soft layers, and finish by working a small amount of matte clay or fiber through mid-lengths and ends to define pieces. Tools needed: blow dryer, round brush, barber scissors & thinning shears, and a fine-tooth comb; a flat iron can be used for extra definition. Recommended products: volumizing mousse, sea-salt spray, matte paste/clay, and light hold hairspray. Difficulty: moderate—daily styling takes 5–10 minutes. Maintenance: trim sides and shape every 4–6 weeks, refresh back length every 6–8 weeks, and keep conditioning regular to avoid split ends.
Modern Textured Mullet for Men — Layered Shag with Fringe
Suited to oval, oblong and diamond face shapes, this modern textured mullet with a soft fringe balances length at the back with shorter, layered top and sides. It adds height and length so its particularly flattering on oval and longer faces; men with round faces should keep the sides tighter to avoid added width. Styling technique: start with towel-damped hair, apply a light sea-salt spray or volumizing mousse through roots and mid-lengths. Blow-dry with your fingers and a medium round brush to lift the crown while directing the fringe forward. Use a flat iron on low heat to flick the ends outward for separation, then rake through with fingertips to accentuate texture. Tools needed: hairdryer with nozzle, medium round brush, vent brush or wide-tooth comb, flat iron (optional), and scissors for maintenance. Products required: sea-salt spray, matte clay or paste for piecey hold, light hairspray, and heat protectant. Difficulty level: moderate — daily styling to retain texture. Maintenance tips: trim every 6–8 weeks to preserve shape, deep-condition weekly, avoid heavy oils that flatten the look, and sleep on a low-friction pillowcase.
Modern Textured Mullet Shag for Men — Layered Fringe & Tousled Back
This medium-length textured mullet (shag) works best on oval, rectangular/oblong, and diamond face shapes — it adds width at the jaw and height on top to balance longer proportions, and can soften round faces when styled with volume on top and a light fringe. To style: towel-dry hair to damp, apply a salt or texturizing spray through the mid-lengths and ends, then blow-dry while using fingers or a diffuser to lift the crown and encourage separation. Use a round brush briefly on the fringe if you want a smoother fall. Finish by working a pea-sized amount of matte clay or low-shine paste through the layers for definition; use a light hairspray to lock hold if needed. Tools and salon techniques: scissors-over-comb with point cutting for choppy layers, a razor for feathered ends, and optional clipper taper at the nape. Difficulty: intermediate — straightforward daily styling but requires a skilled cut to get the layered shape. Maintenance: trim every 6–10 weeks to preserve the silhouette, condition regularly to avoid frizz, and use dry shampoo between washes to maintain texture.
Textured Modern Mullet with Layered Fringe for Men
This modern textured mullet pairs choppy, layered fringe and tapered sides with longer, feathered length in the back for a lived-in, edgy look. Face-shape suitability: best for oval, diamond, heart and oblong faces — the layers add balance to longer proportions and soften angular jaws; round faces can adapt it by adding more height on top. Styling technique: towel-dry to damp hair, mist with a sea-salt or texturizing spray, then rough-dry while scrunching with your fingers to build movement. Use a small round brush to shape the fringe if desired. Finish by working a pea-sized matte clay or paste through mid-lengths and ends to define separation, and lock with a light hairspray. Tools needed: blow dryer, vent or round brush, wide-tooth comb and thinning shears for the cut. Products required: texturizing spray, matte clay/paste, heat protectant and a weekly conditioner or hair mask. Difficulty level: medium — daily styling is quick but the cut needs precise layering. Maintenance tips: trim every 6–8 weeks to keep shape, deep-condition weekly, avoid daily shampooing to preserve texture, and adjust product weight to hair thickness.
Modern Mullet for Men — Textured Layers with Tapered Sides
This modern mullet pairs textured, choppy layers on top with tapered sides and length at the nape — ideal for men with straight to wavy, medium-to-thick hair. It flatters oval, square and diamond face shapes; men with round faces can wear it if they add height at the crown to elongate the profile. Styling technique: start with towel-dried hair, apply a lightweight heat protectant and salt spray, then blow-dry while lifting the roots with a vent brush or your fingers to create volume. Use texturizing scissors or point-cutting to refine the fringe and add movement, and finish by working a matte clay or paste through mid-lengths and ends for separation. Tools needed: blow dryer with nozzle, vent or round brush, texturizing shears (stylist use), barber clippers for faded sides, and a fine-tooth comb. Products required: heat protectant, sea-salt spray, matte paste/clay, and a light hold hairspray. Difficulty level: moderate — requires basic at-home styling (5–10 minutes) and a barber skilled in layering. Maintenance tips: request tapered sides and textured top at every 6–8 week visit; trim length at the nape every 8–12 weeks, condition regularly, and use dry shampoo between washes to preserve shape.
Textured Modern Mullet for Men — Layered Long-Back Style with Volume
This textured modern mullet pairs longer back layers with a voluminous, brushed-forward top — ideal for men with straight to wavy, medium-to-thick hair. Face-shape suitability: works best for oval, square, and diamond faces; the added height on top and tapered sides help balance longer or angular profiles and can slim a round face when kept slightly longer at the crown. Styling technique: towel-dry to damp, apply a volumizing mousse or sea-salt spray at the roots, then blow-dry while lifting the crown with a round brush or your fingers to build height. Use a wide-tooth comb to direct the top slightly back and to the side, and texturize the ends with scissors or a razor for movement. Tools needed: hair dryer with nozzle, round brush or vent brush, wide-tooth comb, texturizing scissors/razor, optional flat iron for stubborn sections. Products required: volumizing mousse or spray, sea-salt spray, medium-hold matte clay or paste, light hairspray, and heat protectant. Difficulty level: moderate — requires daily styling and occasional shaping. Maintenance tips: trim the shaping areas every 6–8 weeks, deep-condition monthly, avoid over-washing (2–3x weekly), and refresh texture with dry shampoo or sea-salt spray between washes.
Textured Mullet for Men — Choppy Fringe, Layered Top and Longer Back
This modern textured mullet combines a choppy fringe, layered top and longer nape for a lived-in, edgy look that suits contemporary wardrobes. Face shape suitability: best for oval, square and heart-shaped faces—the longer back and volume on top help balance proportions. Men with round faces should add height at the crown and keep the fringe light to avoid widening the face. Styling technique: request a light taper or undercut at the sides, heavy point-cut layers through the top and mid-lengths for separation, and feathered ends at the nape. Tools needed: barber clippers, shears, thinning scissors, a straight razor for soft edges, comb and blow dryer. Products required: sea-salt or texturizing spray, a matte clay or paste for separation, light hairspray and heat protectant. Difficulty level: moderate — requires a skilled barber for the initial cut and a few minutes daily styling. Maintenance tips: trim sides and face-framing pieces every 4–6 weeks, tidy the nape every 8–10 weeks, wash 2–4 times weekly to keep texture, use leave-in conditioner if hair is dry, towel-dry, apply texturizer, rough-dry with fingers and finish with a pea-sized matte paste to define layers.
Textured Modern Mullet for Men — Layered Medium-Length Hairstyle
This textured modern mullet works best for oval, oblong, square and heart-shaped faces and flatters men with natural waves or medium-to-thick hair. The look keeps shorter, layered sides and a choppy fringe while leaving length in the back for movement. Styling technique: start with towel-damped hair, apply a sea-salt spray or volumizing mousse from roots to mid-lengths, then rough-dry with a diffuser or blow-dryer while scrunching with your fingers to enhance texture. Use a wide-tooth comb or round brush to shape the fringe and crown. Finish by working a small amount of matte paste or fiber through the ends to define layers and separate pieces; mist lightly with flexible-hold hairspray if needed. Tools needed: blow-dryer with diffuser, wide-tooth comb, round brush, stylist scissors or thinning shears for trims. Products required: sea-salt spray or mousse, heat protectant, matte paste/wax, leave-in conditioner for drier hair, light hairspray. Difficulty: moderate — basic blow-drying and product control. Maintenance tips: trim every 6–8 weeks to keep the silhouette, deep-condition weekly, refresh daily with water + product, and ask your barber to thin heavy hair for better movement.
Textured Modern Mullet with Fringe — Mens Layered Shag Hairstyle
This textured modern mullet pairs a soft, layered fringe with longer, feathered lengths at the back for a contemporary shag look. Best suited to oval, oblong and heart-shaped faces, the cut softens angular features and adds width at the cheekbones; men with round faces can adapt it with slightly longer front layers. To style: towel-dry hair to damp, spray an even mist of sea-salt or texturizing spray, then blow-dry using a nozzle while lifting the roots with a vent or round brush to create natural volume. Use a flat iron or curling iron on low heat to flick the ends for separation if needed. Tools needed: blow dryer with concentrator, vent/round brush, flat iron (optional) and a wide-tooth comb. Products required: sea-salt/texturizing spray, heat protectant, matte paste or clay for definition, and a light hairspray. Difficulty level: moderate — forgiving shape but needs daily texturing. Maintenance tips: visit your barber every 6–8 weeks for layer refresh and texturizing; shampoo 2–3 times weekly with conditioner as needed; use a weekly deep-conditioning mask to keep long lengths healthy and trim split ends promptly.
Textured Modern Mullet Shag — Mens Layered Tousled Medium-Length Hairstyle
This textured modern mullet-shag combines choppy fringe, short layered sides and a slightly longer, feathered back for a relaxed, contemporary edge. Face shape suitability: best for oval, oblong, diamond and heart shapes; it can also soften strong jawlines on square faces and add length for round faces when the top and crown are kept slightly elevated. Styling technique: start with towel-damped hair, apply a sea-salt spray or light mousse through the mid-lengths, then rough-dry with fingers or a diffuser while lifting at the crown. Use a round brush or fingers to shape the fringe; twist small sections and blast with heat for extra separation, or use a flat iron to flick the ends. Tools needed: hair dryer with nozzle/diffuser, wide-tooth comb, round brush, flat iron (optional). Products required: sea-salt spray or volumizing mousse, lightweight matte paste or clay for definition, light-hold hairspray and a weekly conditioner or leave-in treatment. Difficulty level: moderate — styling requires finger work and product placement. Maintenance tips: trim sides every 6–8 weeks, tidy length every 8–12 weeks, shampoo 2–3 times weekly, condition regularly and refresh texture with dry shampoo or salt spray between washes.
Textured Mullet Shag for Men — Medium-Length Layered Cut
A modern textured mullet-shag that blends a cropped, layered top with longer, tapered nape length — ideal for men seeking an effortless, lived-in look. Best suits oval, oblong and heart-shaped faces; square faces can wear it with softened, longer side layers, while round faces benefit from added height on top to create balance. Ask your barber for disconnected layers, point-cut ends and light razor texturing through the mid-lengths and nape. Styling technique: towel-dry then apply a light pre-styling spray or sea-salt spray, rough-dry with fingers or a diffuser to enhance natural movement, and finish by working a pea-sized matte clay or texturizing paste through the roots and ends for separation. Tools needed: scissors, thinning shears or razor, clippers for neck cleanup, blow dryer with diffuser, round brush or wide-tooth comb. Products required: leave-in conditioner, sea-salt spray, matte paste or clay, light-hold hairspray and occasional deep-conditioning mask. Difficulty: moderate — simple daily styling but precise cutting required. Maintenance: trim every 6–8 weeks to preserve shape, condition weekly, avoid over-washing and use dry shampoo between washes.
Modern Textured Mullet with Layered Fringe for Men
This mid-length textured mullet with a choppy layered fringe is a contemporary, versatile look that works best on oval, heart and oblong face shapes and can flatter slimmer square or round faces when volume is balanced at the crown. The cut relies on short, textured layers up front and longer, feathered length at the back to create movement and edge. Ask your barber for point cutting on the fringe, soft graduation around the ears, and razored or scissor-textured ends in the back. Styling technique: towel-dry hair to damp, apply sea-salt spray or lightweight mousse for texture, then blow-dry with fingers or a medium round brush to build slight lift at the crown. Finish by working a pea-size of matte paste or clay through mid-lengths and ends, raking to separate layers and defining the fringe; a light hairspray locks shape. Tools needed: barber scissors, thinning shears, clippers for perimeter, tail comb, blow dryer and optional flat iron for taming. Difficulty: medium — professional cut recommended, simple daily styling. Maintenance: trim every 6–10 weeks to keep shape, condition weekly, avoid heavy oils that weigh down texture, and refresh with salt spray between washes.
Textured Shag Mullet for Men — Modern Layered Mullet
This textured shag mullet combines short, choppy layers on top with a longer, feathered back for a modern, rock-inspired look. Suitability: best for oval, oblong and angular face shapes where the length at the back balances proportions; can also soften a square jaw. Medium to thick hair performs best — fine hair can work with added volume products. Styling technique: start with towel-dried hair, apply a sea-salt spray or volumizing mousse at the roots, then blow-dry using your fingers or a vent brush to lift and separate layers. Use a round brush on the crown to create height; finger-style the fringe and mid-lengths for a tousled effect. Finish by working a pea-sized amount of matte clay or paste through the ends to define texture and a light-hold hairspray to set. Tools needed: blow-dryer with nozzle, vent or round brush, small comb, and texturizing scissors for cuts. Products required: sea-salt spray or mousse, matte clay/paste, light hairspray, weekly deep conditioner. Difficulty: medium — requires a barber familiar with point-cut layering. Maintenance: trim every 6–8 weeks to keep the shape, refresh color or bleached tips as needed, and use a conditioning mask biweekly to protect longer ends.
Textured Layered Mullet for Men — Modern Shag with Volume
A textured layered mullet combines choppy fringe, stacked crown layers and longer nape length for a modern shag that reads both edgy and refined. Face-shape suitability: works best on oval, square, oblong and heart-shaped faces—these shapes benefit from the added height at the crown and softened jawline. Those with very round faces should avoid excessive side volume. Styling technique: start with towel-damped hair, spray a sea-salt or texture spray through mid-lengths and ends, then rough-dry with a blow-dryer and diffuser while lifting at the roots. Work a pea-to-nickel-sized amount of matte paste or clay between fingers and define individual pieces and the fringe; for added lift use a texturizing powder at the crown. Tools needed: blow-dryer with diffuser, wide-tooth comb, round brush (optional), and barber shears/thinning scissors for the cut. Products required: heat protectant, sea-salt/texture spray, matte paste or clay, light-hold hairspray and a weekly conditioning mask. Difficulty level: moderate — daily styling takes 5–10 minutes; cutting and layering are best done by a professional. Maintenance tips: schedule shape trims every 6–8 weeks (nape tidy every 4–6 weeks), use sulfate-free shampoo, deep-condition weekly if hair is dry, and sleep on a silk pillowcase to reduce frizz and preserve texture.
Textured Modern Mullet for Men — Layered Medium-Long Hairstyle
This textured modern mullet pairs longer layered length at the back with feathered sides and a soft fringe, offering a contemporary edge that suits oval, oblong and heart-shaped faces best; square faces can also wear it if the sides are softened with layers. To style, towel-dry to damp, apply a sea-salt or volumizing spray through the roots, then blow-dry using a medium round brush to lift the crown and direct the fringe. Work a small amount of matte clay or texturizing paste through mid-lengths and ends with your fingers to define layers and create separation; use a flat iron on low heat for any stubborn pieces. Tools needed: blow dryer, medium round brush, wide-tooth comb, flat iron (optional), and scissors/texturizing shears for cuts. Products required: pre-styler (sea-spray or mousse), matte clay or paste, light hairspray, and a weekly deep conditioner or smoothing serum for ends. Difficulty: medium — styling takes 5–10 minutes, and cutting requires a barber skilled with layered/texturizing cuts. Maintenance: trim every 6–8 weeks for shape, deep-condition weekly, avoid product buildup with a clarifying wash monthly, and keep sideburns/beard tidy to complement the look.
Textured Modern Mullet for Men — Layered Long Back with Lifted Top
This textured modern mullet works best for oval, oblong and heart-shaped faces and can also flatter angular or triangle faces by balancing proportions; men with round faces should add height on top to elongate the profile. To style, towel-dry hair to damp, apply a sea-salt or texturizing spray and a light heat protectant. Blow-dry using a concentrator nozzle and a medium round or vent brush to lift the roots at the crown and direct the fringe slightly back. Work a pea-sized amount of matte clay or fiber through mid-lengths to ends with your fingers to define separation, then rough-finger the top for piecey texture. Finish with a light hold hairspray to lock movement without stiffness. Tools needed: blow dryer with nozzle, round/vent brush, wide-tooth comb, and barber shears for trims. Products required: sea-salt/texturizing spray, heat protectant, matte clay or paste, light hairspray, and occasional deep conditioner. Difficulty: moderate — requires basic blow-drying and layering maintenance. Maintenance tips: trim the sides and crown every 6–8 weeks to keep shape, clean the long back every 8–12 weeks, condition mid-lengths regularly, and use dry shampoo between washes to preserve texture.
Modern Textured Mullet — Voluminous Mens Hairstyle with Tapered Sides
This modern textured mullet pairs tapered sides with longer, layered length at the back and lifted, messy volume on top. Face-shape suitability: ideal for oval, oblong and square or diamond faces where added height and length balance proportions; it can also slim a round face when kept voluminous on top. Styling technique: towel-dry then rough-dry with a hairdryer and a concentrator nozzle while lifting the roots with a vent or round brush; use a texturizing or sea-salt spray before drying for grip, then work a small amount of matte clay or paste through mid-lengths to ends to create separation and movement. Tools needed: hairdryer with nozzle, vent/round brush, wide-tooth comb, tail comb for sectioning and thinning shears (by your barber) to remove bulk. Products required: texturizing spray, optional volumizing mousse for fine hair, matte paste or clay for hold and texture, medium-hold hairspray, gentle shampoo and conditioner. Difficulty level: moderate — requires good blow-drying technique and a skilled cut. Maintenance tips: trim every 6–8 weeks to maintain shape, wash 2–3 times weekly to avoid buildup, condition regularly and use occasional deep conditioning for longer length.
Textured Modern Mullet for Men — Layered Medium-Length Cut
This textured modern mullet works best for oval, oblong and heart-shaped faces, and can soften strong jawlines on square faces. The layered, feathered finish adds movement for medium to thick hair and gives fine hair the illusion of volume. To style: start with towel‑dried hair, apply a light sea‑salt spray or volumizing mousse at the roots, then blow‑dry using your fingers or a diffuser to enhance natural texture. Use a round brush to lift the crown and a vent brush or wide‑tooth comb to shape the longer back sections; twist small sections while blow‑drying to create piecey ends. Finish by working a pea‑sized amount of matte paste or clay through mid‑lengths and ends for separation and low shine; set with a light hold hairspray if needed. Tools needed: blow dryer (diffuser optional), round brush, vent brush/comb, and barber scissors for trims. Products: sea‑salt spray, volumizing mousse or leave‑in, matte paste/clay, light hairspray, and a weekly deep conditioner. Difficulty: moderate — doable at home with practice, but request razor‑textured layering at the barber for best shape. Maintenance: trim every 6–8 weeks, condition regularly, and avoid heavy oils that weigh hair down.
Textured Modern Mullet for Men — Layered Fringe and Tapered Back
This textured modern mullet (shullet) suits oval, oblong and angular face shapes particularly well — it softens strong jawlines and adds length for rounder faces when styled with volume on top. Ask your barber for disconnected short-to-medium layers on the sides and a longer, tapered back with textured ends. Styling technique: towel-dry damp hair, spray a salt or texture spray through the mid-lengths and back, then blow-dry with fingers or a medium round brush to create lift at the crown and separation at the ends. Finish by working a pea-sized amount of matte clay or texturizing paste through the top and back with your fingertips for definition; use a light-hold hairspray to lock pieces in place. Tools needed: blow dryer, round brush or vent brush, wide-tooth comb or fingers, and thinning shears for maintenance. Difficulty level: moderate — daily styling takes 5–10 minutes. Maintenance tips: trim sides every 4–8 weeks and the back every 8–12 weeks, deep condition weekly, use heat protectant when blow-drying, and adjust product amounts for hair thickness.
Textured Shag Mullet for Men — Modern Layered Medium-Length Hairstyle
This textured shag mullet blends short, choppy top layers with longer, feathered length at the back for a modern, lived-in look. Suitability: best for oval and heart-shaped faces; can soften angular square faces and add height for round faces when the top is kept voluminous. Styling technique: start with damp hair, apply a light volumizing mousse at the roots, then blow-dry using a medium round brush to lift the crown and push fringe slightly forward. Use a flat brush or fingers to direct the mid-lengths and back while blow-drying for natural separation. Tools needed: hairdryer with nozzle, medium round brush, fine-tooth comb, and texturizing scissors or razor for in-salon shaping. Products required: sea salt spray or texturizing spray for grit, matte clay or paste for piecey definition, and a light hold hairspray for longevity. Difficulty level: moderate — basic home styling is simple, but achieving professional layering requires an experienced barber. Maintenance tips: trim every 6–8 weeks to keep the shape, deep-condition biweekly if chemically treated, and avoid heavy oils that weigh down texture; refresh with dry shampoo between washes.
Textured Modern Mullet with Voluminous Quiff — Mens Long Hair Style
This textured modern mullet with voluminous top suits oval, square and oblong face shapes and can be adapted to soften round faces by keeping extra height on top and shorter sides. For heart-shaped faces, length at the back balances proportions; avoid this look if you have a severely receding hairline or very fine, limp hair unless you use thickening products. Styling technique: start with towel-dried hair. Apply a sea-salt spray or light volumizing mousse, then blow-dry using a nozzle while lifting the roots with a medium round brush or your fingers to build a quiff at the front. Twist and scrunch the mid-lengths and back for natural texture. Finish by working a pea-sized amount of matte paste or low-shine clay through the top and back for separation, and lock with a light-hold hairspray. Tools and products: blow dryer with nozzle, medium round brush, wide-tooth comb, sea-salt spray, volumizing mousse (optional), matte paste/clay, light hairspray. Difficulty: intermediate — requires blow-drying and shaping. Maintenance: trim sides every 4–6 weeks, tidy the back every 8–12 weeks, deep-condition weekly, and sleep on a loose bun or silk pillow to preserve texture.
Slicked-Back Modern Mullet — Textured Mens Hairstyle
This contemporary slicked-back mullet pairs short, tapered sides and a voluminous, textured top that flows into a longer, feathered back. It flatters oval, square and heart-shaped faces by adding height at the crown and elongating the silhouette; men with round faces can adapt it by increasing crown height and keeping sides tighter. Styling technique: towel-dry to damp, apply a sea-salt spray or light pre-styler, then blow-dry the top back using a round brush or vent brush to create lift. Use a tail comb to define a natural center or slight off-center part, and finish by working a medium-hold matte pomade or wax through the top and back for texture; add a small amount of shine serum only if you want a wet look. Tools needed: hairdryer with nozzle, round or vent brush, tail comb, and clips. Products required: sea-salt spray, pre-styling cream, medium-hold pomade/wax, light hairspray. Difficulty: moderate — requires basic blow-drying and product shaping. Maintenance tips: trim sides every 4–8 weeks, tidy length in back every 8–12 weeks, deep-condition weekly, and wash product out thoroughly to avoid buildup.
Textured Modern Mullet with Voluminous Top — Mens Hairstyle
This textured modern mullet suits oval, square and heart-shaped faces best — the added height on top lengthens shorter faces while the tapered sides balance strong jawlines. To build the look, ask your barber for layered scissor cutting on top and back with slightly shorter, blended sides; texturizing shears create feathered ends. Styling technique: towel-dry, apply a volumizing mousse at the roots and a sea-salt spray through mid-lengths, then blow-dry with a round brush while lifting the roots for volume. Use a vent brush or fingers to encourage natural separation; finish by working a small amount of matte clay or paste through the ends for definition and a light-hold hairspray to lock shape. Tools needed: hairdryer with nozzle, round brush, vent brush, texturizing shears/scissors, and clips. Products required: volumizing mousse, sea-salt spray, matte clay/paste, and light hairspray; occasional deep-conditioner recommended. Difficulty level: moderate — straightforward daily styling but requires a skilled cut. Maintenance tips: trim every 6–8 weeks to preserve layers, condition weekly, avoid heavy oils, and sleep on a silk pillowcase to reduce frizz.
Textured Modern Mullet for Men – Layered Shag with Volume
Face shape suitability: Best for oval, oblong/rectangular and heart-shaped faces; the extra crown height and layered back add length for narrow faces and can soften a strong jawline. Styling technique: Start with towel-dried hair, apply a light volumizing mousse or sea-salt spray, then blow-dry while working the hair back and up at the crown with your fingers or a vent brush. Use a medium-round brush to lift the roots if you want more volume, then work a small amount of matte paste or clay through the mid-lengths and ends to enhance separation and texture. Tools needed: hairdryer, vent or medium-round brush, wide-tooth comb, and scissors/thinning shears for upkeep (get the initial cut by a skilled barber). Products required: volumizing mousse or sea-salt spray, matte paste or clay, light hairspray and a heat protectant. Difficulty level: Moderate — cutting requires a barber familiar with layered mullets, daily styling is quick (5–10 minutes). Maintenance tips: trim every 6–8 weeks to keep layers defined, condition weekly, use dry shampoo between washes to preserve texture, and minimize high heat to protect the ends.
Textured Modern Mullet for Men — Layered Medium-Length Shag Hairstyle
This textured modern mullet pairs medium-length layers with feathered ends for a contemporary, effortless look. Face shape suitability: best for oval, oblong and heart shapes where added volume and length balance proportions; it can soften square jaws but may overwhelm very round faces unless you add height on top. Styling technique: towel-dry to damp, apply a sea-salt spray or light texturizing spray, then blow-dry with fingers or a medium round brush while lifting at the roots and directing hair back. Use point-cutting or a razor finish at the ends (barber service) to achieve the feathered texture. Tools needed: hair dryer, medium round brush or vent brush, tail comb for sectioning, and thinning shears/razor for the initial cut. Products required: sea-salt/texturizing spray, light to medium-hold matte paste or cream, heat protectant, and a light hairspray for hold. Difficulty level: intermediate — requires a skilled cut and quick daily styling (5–10 minutes). Maintenance tips: trim every 6–10 weeks to keep shape, deep-condition monthly, avoid heavy waxes that weigh hair down, and refresh texture with a few quick sprays and finger styling each morning.
The mullet for straight hair is versatile: it can be discreet and professional or bold and fashion-forward depending on proportion and finish. From my 10+ years cutting and styling, the keys to a successful mullet are balanced length (shorter at the sides/top, longer in the back), softened layering through the crown to avoid a flat silhouette, and a clean transition — a low fade or tapered sides usually modernize the look. Maintain shape with trims every 4–6 weeks and use lightweight creams or sea-salt sprays to add texture without weighing straight hair down. Always consult your barber with photos (I recommend choosing 2–3 reference images from the 32 looks) and be realistic about daily styling time. Try one variation for 6–8 weeks before major changes — mullets evolve well, and small adjustments often make the difference. — Hakan
