It's True — the Modern Mullet Hair Trend Is Happening

Nearly 40 years after David Bowie rocked lightning-bolt face paint and a crazy haircut as Ziggy Stardust, the mullet is experiencing a surge in popularity all over again. Before you roll your eyes, note that its latest incarnation isn't the "business in the front, party in the back" crop that was popular with spandex-sporting hair bands. The new look has a downtown feel thanks to tousled, more sophisticated styling. Instead of featuring a short front and sides with superlong locks in the back, the different lengths of the modern mullet are more subtle. In fact, if you have a long-banged bob, you can say you're trying out the trend already! While we can't say that this is a timeless style that you'd want to feature in wedding photos, we can say that rocking this mane will get you noticed.

To keep the style from looking too stale, Marc Mena from Warren-Tricomi salon told The New York Times that it's best to wear the look "a little more loose, using texture spray to style it as opposed to a mousse or gel as in the '80s." Try using L'Oréal Paris's Advanced Hairstyle Txt It Tousle Waves Spray ($5) on air-dried hair to add body that says sexy, not soccer mommy. Still not convinced? This modern mullet is a fun, edgier alternative to ponytails and braids while you're growing out a different style (a Skrillex-inspired undercut, maybe?).

Get inspired to test out the look when you see our favorite celebrity takes on the modern mullet. The beauties who rock it might surprise you! Source: Getty