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Master this faux mullet look before getting a big chop.
The mullet haircut made its mark on the hair scene in the early ‘70s, turning into an absolute staple for many fashionistas. Longer at the back and shorter at the sides, mullet now takes a modern twist, featuring shaggy styles and edgy looks. The HairTok community leveled up the mullet craze even further by introducing an easy trick on how to fake a mullet cut on short locks.
A minimalist beauty blogger and curly-haired girlie, Alissa Iris, knows how to get a modern mullet look without an actual haircut. She shares her go-to hack to rock a faux pixie mullet style for a bold and whimsical look. And this is your chance to try it, too!
The content creator loves experimenting with her hair and trying different styles. So, when it’s time for a big change, she comes up with simple tricks like this one to see whether the end result is worth the commitment. The blogger demonstrates how to fake a mullet on her curly pixie. She starts out by applying a sea salt spray on one side of her head and combing her hair back.
Then, Alissa takes a small strand of hair and uses a hair gel to section it off and tie it with an elastic. The next step is to pin the ends of a mini ponytail with a snap clip or a bobby pin just behind the ear. Repeat on the other side, and your sleeked-back mullet is ready!
Another great trick for a fake mullet is to twist the sides and use tiny claw clips to imitate shaved or faded sides. You can also French braid your sides to create a sleek, smooth look while keeping all the volume at the top. If you have curly tresses, try twist braids instead of traditional ones to elevate your everyday glam.
Mullet is a punky rockstar hairstyle that can instantly revamp any look. Many hair devotees are rooting for this haircut, urging the blogger to try it. Others, however, insist that the pixie cut leaves more styling options than a daring mullet. “I would say keep the pixie because then you can still do so much with it and whenever you want the mullet look you can do this,” one comment says. “Do a low taper fade mullet it’ll be so worth it,” another comment suggests.
Still unsure whether to cut your sides for a mullet look? This is your sign to try a fake mullet style before booking your hair salon appointment!
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