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The 80s: Mullet Mania!
You know you rocked one back in the day, don’t lie.
Business Up Front, Party in the Back!
That’s how the classic 1980’s and early 90’s hairstyle, The Mullet has been described.
The popular hairdo consisted of short, cropped and some would say conservatively-coiffed locks around the forehead and over the ears, and a flowing cascade of locks that started behind the ears and continued on as long as the wearer wanted. That’s where the party really started.
Of course, one could confidently display their individuality by perhaps adding to the ‘do by rocking tightly permed tresses at said party, adding both flavour and fun in an instance.
You see, the Mullet was a universal cut. It transcended age, race, social class and more. The tribalism that is often the basis of separation from others was almost non-existing during a time when men and women, old and young got on the mullet bandwagon in true ’80s fashion. Curly hair, straight hair, wavy hair, frizzy hair — this style was worn by people with all textures of hair, indiscriminately. The mullet was not only a hairstyle, but an equal opportunity, unisex option for any and all who wanted to be part of the “in” crowd.
The Mullet was a universal cut that…
