Mullet hairstyles for women

Actor Kristen Stewart has reignited interest in what was once deemed the most unwearable haircut in history.

Say the word mullet and several variations come to mind. On the one hand you have the iconic: David Bowie, Stevie Nicks, Blondie, Joan Jett. At the other end of the spectrum there’s the often-mocked ’80s rock band hair satirised in films such as Wayne’s World and endless comedy sketches.

However, Kristen Stewart, and Miley Cyrus before her, have ended the mullet’s tainted reputation by proving that the disconnected hairstyle can be both cool and flattering, despite its chequered past.

British hairstylist Andreas Wild says there’s been a noticeable increase in clients asking for more layers, a sign that shaggy hairstyles are on the up. “I’m getting the sense that women are bored of one-length hairstyles and are looking for something more playful,” he says, suggesting a variation of the mullet – or wolf cut, as it’s sometimes called – is surprisingly suitable for all hair types and ages.

“Kristen Stewart’s cut is extreme, but there are ways to adapt it by closing the gap between the top and bottom,” says Wild.

The trick, he says, is to avoid cutting the top too short or bringing up the length on the neck, especially if you have naturally voluminous hair. “Thick hair, if it’s cut too short on top, will start to take on a mushroom shape,” he warns. “It’s best to cut the hair dry, using a razor so you can create the shape freehand, working with the person’s hair texture.”

“Thick hair, if it’s cut too short on top, will start to take on a mushroom shape. It’s best to cut the hair dry, using a razor.”

ANDREAS WILD

Razor-cutting, explains Wild, softens the edges, while the dry cutting allows for kinks and waves to dictate the shape, which he says is the secret to its versatility.

“We’re not trying to manipulate the client’s natural texture like we did in the past: it’s all about working with, not against, the imperfections – that’s what makes it work on everyone,” explains Wild, who says “perfectly blow-dried hair” is the antithesis of a contemporary haircut.