Try to grow your hair between 2-6 inches long. The longer your hair, the more defined your mullet will be. A good guideline for a mullet is to try and keep the back about 4 inches longer than the front.
Pull back any hair you want to keep long with a clip. [2] X Research source
When you cut your bangs, work in sections. Even if you plan on cutting them all the same length, don’t try to cut all your hair at once. [4] X Research source Pick a side to start on, and grab a section of bangs. Hold the hair between your fingers, and work from the center towards the outer edge of your hair. Take care when you cut. You can always cut more if you want them shorter. [5] X Research source For side-swept bangs, hold the scissors at an angle when you cut. [6] X Research source
When working with the hair near the ears, take a little off at a time. Comb the hair back and forth taking about a 1⁄4 inch (0. 6 cm) off at a time. Use vertical cuts to help create a tapered look. [8] X Research source
Take your time and make sure you get nice, even cuts. Work from front to back until you reach the crown. [10] X Research source
Your goal is to blend the sides of your hair to the top. Avoid making any sharp lines where the top and sides meet. The cuts should be smooth and tapered. [12] X Research source Comb through your hair and make sure it’s to your liking. If it is too long, go back through and take a little more off the top.
Hold the hair at the back of your head with some of the hair in the rear top section to make this part easier. [15] X Research source Continue cutting until you have cut all the hair in the back. This cut will give you some layered length in the back. [16] X Research source Comb out the back of your hair and make sure the length is to your liking.
If you want your mullet to be shaggier, add some layers to it. However, don’t add too much texture to the bottom, or it will be wispy instead of blunt. [18] X Expert Source Martin NeptonProfessional Hair Stylist Expert Interview. 17 December 2020.
When you shave the sides of your head, leave a strip of hair on the top of your head. Blend the strip on top into the long hair in the back, shaving the sides of the back of your head as well, so that the strip extends down and into the back. This mullet should resemble a mohawk, with the top strip blending into the long hair in the back. You can style the top of the hair in a traditional mohawk if you like, or slick it back.
Work your way to the front, keeping everything nice and slicked back. When you get to the front of your hair, use your comb to pull your hair up. Roll the comb back and over, creating a wave in your hair. This should be the tallest section in your hair. The back of your hair can be as long as you like for this style.
You can keep the back of your hair just a little longer, so that it is nice and tight, or you can grow it out long. Play around and find a length you like.
