Within the barbering world, the mullet skin fade is a popular style among many men. This timeless look has made a strong comeback in recent years and is now one of the most popular styles for men. Today, with many variations, it maintains the traditional essence of the 90’s, but introduces a new, modern look through the gradient, basing its styling on a dishevelled look that aims to achieve a mid-length bob that offers a long, but full of frayed layers, with a long, open fringe. Now let’s see why this traditional cut has become so popular again.
Are you sure on what a mullet cut is?
The mullet cut is a type of hairstyle that combines two different lengths: shorter and layered on the top and sides of the head, while longer at the nape of the neck. It is a transgressive and irreverent style that, although it is a traditional cut, is still a sign of daring and modernity today.
Even so, there are different types of mullet cuts for men, read on because we bring you two styles where you can find inspiration and find out which one best suits your clients’ style:
Online tutorial to get a Mullet with Taper fade & Textured Crop
With this tutorial you will learn how to achieve a men’s mullet cut with a tapered gradient and textured crop. You will discover how to achieve this creative cut with a professional style, which is achieved by keeping a thick texture on the top of the head and approaching the fringe in a more creative way, while combining shapes and lengths using different tools.
OBJECTIVES:
- Create shape and structure in the haircut
- Fade the sideburn area
- Analyze natural hair movement and behaviour
- Create different textures in the hair
- Use a variety of hairdressing tools
- Combine various male hairdressing and barbering techniques
- Successfully map out and section the haircut
- Work with texturizing techniques
TECHNICAL SKILLS:
- Scissor Control
- Layering & graduation techniques
- Hair distribution – Cutting angles
- Fading
- Hairline shaping
- Sectioning patterns
Online tutorial to create a combined mullet hairstyle with a creative crop
Find out how to creatively achieve a mullet style with a crop and be able to surprise your clients, learn the secrets of Crop & Mullet by cutting with scissors and clippers, and develop texturizing techniques. It will increase your inspiration and give you ideas to start creating new styles.
OBJECTIVES:
- Work creatively
- Successfully map out and section the haircut
- Analyze natural hair movement and behaviour
- Use a variety of hairdressing tools
- Create shape and structure in the haircut
- Work with texturizing techniques.
TECHNICAL SKILLS:
- Scissor Control
- Razor work
- Fading Methods
- Sectioning patterns
- Creative thinking
- Cutting angles
- Layering & graduation techniques
- Hairline shaping
The gradient mullet cut is a look that was iconic for many years and has re-emerged with an increasing popularity among men of all ages. Its versatility and low-maintenance nature means it continues to stand out among the trendiest cuts. If you work as a barber and you already have experience in the sector, with these tutorials you can achieve a more advanced level by learning new techniques and styles that will surprise your clients.
Dare to try different creative facets of this style after knowing the basics to execute it to perfection, this way, you will know how to adjust it to the physiognomy of each client that asks you or to each client that you recommend it.