If you didn’t know by now, the mullet haircut trend has once again made a comeback, only now its looking like it’s here to stay.

Traditionally, the mullet hair is cut short at the front and sides, while the hair is kept long at the back. Born in the 1970’s and made popular by the legendary David Bowie and his iconic orange mullet, this style had its golden age in the 80’s, but quietly fizzled out by the time the 90’s hit.

Today, the mullet has undergone a modern and sophisticated overhaul, giving birth to the chic styles and gorgeous variations that we’ve been spotting everywhere, from popular hair salons to celebrities!

Fancy yourself sporting the modern mullet? Here are some mullet styles to get you started on as well as gorgeous ways you can style them, care of these popular celebrities to serve as inspiration!

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Zendaya’s Bowie-inspired Mullet

Zendaya absolutely made a style statement when she debuted her bowl cut-ish mullet at the 2016 Grammy Awards. Her light colored choppy top subtly transitioned into darker tips at the back, giving off an edgy yet sophisticated vibe to her overall style.

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Rita Ora’s Slicked-Back Faux Mullet Look

If you’re unsure whether a mullet suits you, let Rita Ora show you the way and try out a faux mullet before committing to the chop!. Her hair was slicked back and styled into a faux mullet-ish style, which definitely helped round out her overall look with an edgy glam style.

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The Curly Mullet

A naturally perfect look for those with naturally curly hair, the different layers of the mullet blend seamlessly into each other, giving off an effortless and carefree chic vibe to your whole look.

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The Shullet Style

A cross between a 90’s long shag and an 80’s mullet, the shullet is definitely the modern mullet everyone’s been raving about. This softer look is drop dead gorgeous, more casual and infinitely easier to style, yes?