The mullet is back, but the version walking out of SIR is nothing like the 80s reference everyone still pictures. Here's what the modern mullet actually is in 2026.
Short, not extreme
Sides taper cleanly — low or mid. The disconnect between sides and back is subtle, not severe. The back is kept neat, never wild.
Texture, not curl
We point-cut the back to add texture and movement instead of leaving it heavy. That single technique is the difference between a 2026 mullet and a costume.
Best for guys with thicker hair
Fine hair makes the mullet look limp. Thick to medium-thick hair gives it the body it needs to read as deliberate.
Who books it at SIR
Mostly actors, musicians, and quietly stylish guys in their late 20s to 40s. Almost never the demographic you'd expect.
—SIR Management