– The term “mullet” for a hairstyle is believed to have originated from the Beastie Boys song “Mullet Head” in 1994.
– French fashion guru Henri Mollet is credited with wearing the hairstyle in the early seventies.
– The term “mullethead” meaning dim-witted originated in the late 19th century.
– Other names for the mullet hairstyle include the “Kentucky Waterfall,” “Mississippi Top Hat,” and “Bouncing Cobra.”
– In Germany, it is known as the “Vokuhila.”
– In Austria, it is called “VOKUHILA” which stands for “Vorne KUrze HInten LAng” (Front short, Back long).
– The mullet hairstyle is popular in parts of the US, mainly in the South.
– The article discusses different names and classifications for the mullet hairstyle, including “hockey hair,” “Short-Long” or “Shlong,” “Motch Kopf,” and “hockey helmet.”
– The origins of the word “mullet” are not clear, but it is mentioned that the Beastie Boys popularized it with an article in Grand Royal magazine.
– The feather cut hairstyle is also briefly mentioned as a separate style from the mullet.
– The mullet hairstyle was popularized by celebrities such as Paul McCartney and David Bowie in the early 70s.
– In Australian slang, “looking like a stunned mullet” refers to someone who has had a shock or appears vacant.
– In Montreal, the mullet is referred to as a “Coupe Longueil” and is associated with a soulless suburb.
– In the US, beauticians initially called the mullet hairstyle a “bi-level” haircut.
– Chambers Dictionary previously defined the mullet as a “haircut short at the front, long at the back, and ridiculous all over.”
– There is a website called www.uglyfootballers.com that has a section dedicated to mullets.
– The mullet hairstyle was popular in the 80s but fell out of favor. The author predicts it may become cool again in alternative circles.
– People from various countries have different names for the mullet hairstyle, including New Zealand where the rear part is referred to as a “mud flap.”
– In Australia, the term “the achy breaky big mistakey” is used to describe the mullet.
– In Canada, it is called a “coupe Longeuil.”
– In the UK, the mullet was previously called a “shag,” and in the ’70s, it was known as the Bowie cut.
– The term “mullet” became popular in the ’90s.
– The mullet hairstyle consists of a long ponytail at the back and short sides.
– The article discusses the history and popularity of the Hispanic mullet haircut in the 1980s.
– The mullet was commonly worn by heavy metal enthusiasts and rednecks worldwide.
– In the Netherlands, it was popular among lower middle-class men, especially fans of the soccer club ADO in The Hague, where it was referred to as the “Bundesliga haircut.”
– The mullet was also called “tapijtnek” (carpet neck) in The Hague.
– A reader suggests bringing back the mullet haircut for women, citing its practicality in hot weather.
– The mullet hairstyle has a long history, dating back to prehistoric times and ancient cultures such as the Greeks, Romans, Hittites, and Egyptians.
– In the US, Native American tribes combined the mullet with a Mohawk.
– President Benjamin Franklin wore a “skullet” in the late 18th century.
– In the 1970s, the mullet gained popularity with glam rock and glam metal.
– The 1980s marked the peak of the mullet’s popularity, with mullets becoming a normal style for many.
– The mullet hairstyle was popular in the ’80s among various cultures and subcultures, worn by both men and women.
– In the ’90s, the trend declined and became associated with low-income individuals and redneck stereotypes.
– In Monterrey, Mexico, a subculture called the Cholombianos embraced whacky hairstyles, including various types of mullets.
– Pro-skater Jason Dill also sported a shaved head with curly hair at the back.
– Signs of a mullet comeback are emerging, with celebrities like Rihanna, Zendaya, and Virgil Abloh featuring variations of the mullet in their styles.
– Vogue has hailed the mullet as street style’s new star.
– The new mullet, called a “chillet” or chill mullet, is modified, less drastic, and more fashion-forward than the ’80s mullet.
– The mullet hairstyle requires confidence to pull off.
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