Modern mullet: what it is, who it suits and what to tell your barber

Modern mullet is a medium-length cut listed under men's cuts in the FitMyFace catalog. The catalog describes it this way: a short textured top and short sides cut above the ears, with length kept only at the back of the neck, so there is a clear, visible step from the short sides to the longer nape; any longer hair at the front and sides is cut short.

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Who it suits

The catalog lists round, oval, square, diamond and long (oblong) face shapes as suiting the modern mullet. It marks no face shape as a weaker fit.

For a round face: Add height on top and keep the sides slimmer to lengthen the face. For an oval face: Balanced proportions: most cuts work, so pick for your lifestyle. For a square face: Soften a strong jaw with texture, layers and movement.

The catalog pictures it on straight hair. The catalog says a stylist can usually cut it on straight, wavy and curly hair, and leaves coily hair off that list, so ask a stylist who works with your texture.

Barber card summary

Top: 8 cm (3¼ in), layered, loose, finger-styled.
Sides: low fade, #2 (6 mm, 1/4 in) to #3 (10 mm, 3/8 in), keep the corners.
Back: scissors, about 12 cm (4¾ in).
Neckline: natural.
Sideburns: medium, to mid-ear.
Shape: mullet: short sides, longer nape.
Finish: texture spray.

Upkeep (typical guide): haircut every 2–3 weeks; daily styling about 5 min with texture spray.

The card records the look you want and starting measurements; your barber checks and adjusts the final cut. The picture is illustrative. The values are suggested starting points, not reviewed by a barber. In the app you can edit any line on the card.

What to tell your barber

Short tapered temples, layered crown 7–9 cm, leave a flowing longer nape.

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FitMyFace hair previews are approximations, not predictions of how your hair will lie after a cut. Ordinary hairstyle try-ons perform face analysis on-device. The optional AI previews (hair and glasses) send a photo to Cloudflare; your consent is the one "I agree" on the scan screen, and a switch on the results turns them off. FitMyFace is for adults 18 and over and is not available in Illinois. For haircuts, a 500 px square of your photo, face included, goes to our AI (Cloudflare) and is deleted right after. Never stored. 18+.

Questions

Does the modern mullet suit my face shape?

The catalog lists round, oval, square, diamond and long (oblong) face shapes as suiting the modern mullet. It marks no face shape as a weaker fit. Face shape is a starting point, not a rule.

What do I tell my barber?

Show the card above or say: Short tapered temples, layered crown 7–9 cm, leave a flowing longer nape. Your barber checks and adjusts the final cut.

How often does it need a trim?

Haircut every 2–3 weeks; daily styling about 5 min with texture spray. This is a typical guide, not a rule.

Can I try the modern mullet before cutting?

Yes. FitMyFace shows it on your own photo, or on a sample face first. It is a preview, not a promise of how your hair will fall.