Summing it up: the question it always elicits is: it can be undeniably “fierce” and bold, but who actually has the guts to have their hair be molded into a mullet? Exactly. At the same time, it has social class roots - the kind that have made it ever controversial to on-lookers in America. The mullet has a history all its own because it has been so well embraced by glamorous singers, country stars, and rockstars since the ‘70s. Mullet-hesitant? Try a wig of this gender-defying haircut to see what it can do for you! The statement “gist” of the mullet: So gender fluid, this short-at-the-front, long-at-the-back hairdo has been the look of choice for a bevy of DJs, actors, TV presenters, models, athletes, and, yes, (giggle), your own relatives, too. Yet, when done right - think Cher or David Bowie - it can deliver a powerful statement like no other.

The original mullet haircut has been striking the high chords of controversy since its inception in the early ‘70s.

Rock a look of ultimate dare with the original mullet haircut. Whether you call it an “Alabama Waterfall,” “Hockey Hair,” “The MacGuyver,” or “the Billy-Ray,” Mullet Madness! will have you reaching for the nearest pair of scissors, a mirror, and a six-pack of beer.Dig into the following mullet FYIs with zeal! The original mullet haircut can be the very depiction of cool, as many-a-famous celebs have shown. Peruse galleries of iconic mullets from history, sports, movies, TV, music, and everyday Joes (and Janes!). Learn to recognize the subtle variety of form so you’ll never confuse a Rattail Mullet with the classic Stingray look. Bone up on the finer points of styling and upkeep. Here is everything you need to go from total “neck blanket” amateur to certified mullet connoisseur. Mullet Madness! examines the tumultuous history of the enigmatic American mullet, from its (possible) Neolithic origins to its (questionable) presence atop the mighty Sphinx, from the white powdered mullets of our nation’s founding fathers to the storied coifs of Billy Ray Cyrus, Hulk Hogan, and David Copperfield. Love it or hate it, there’s no ignoring this one-of-a-kind ’do and its profound sociological significance. America’s favorite hairstyle is back in a big way! Ever since its meteoric rise to superstar status in the 1980s, the mullet has persisted for generations as a cultural touchstone in the hearts and minds of the public.

Mullet Madness! by Alan Henderson