The mullet is a hairstyle that is short at the front and sides and long in the back.
Mullets were used by rock stars Rod Stewart, David Bowie, Andy Mackay of Roxy Music, and Paul McCartney as far back as the early 1970s.
Mullet, the iconic hairstyle of the 1970s, 1980s, and early 1990s, is more than just a haircut – it's a symbol of rebellious attitude and unapologetic style. Characterized by its distinctive short front and sides with long, flowing locks in the back, the mullet became a cultural phenomenon, transcending mere fashion to embody a sense of defiance and nonconformity. Celebrities and rockstars proudly flaunted mullets, making it a badge of coolness. Despite its occasional ridicule, the mullet has endured as a timeless representation of a bygone era. Today, it continues to be celebrated, proving that this badass hairstyle has left an indelible mark on pop culture.
The zenith of the mullet's popularity in 1980s continental Europe has been described as an "age of singing tattooed Swedish Flokati Rugs".
In the United States of the 1980s, the mullet became popular within lesbian culture, where it came to be used as a way of identifying oneself as a member of that culture in public.
These interesting photos show people in mullet hairstyles from between the 1970s and early 1990s.
