Modern Curly Mullet with Short Faded Sides and Voluminous Back

About This Style

Key Features

• Prominent Type 3 curly texture providing natural, airy volume and distinct ringlet formation throughout the top and back sections.
• Clean, short tapered sides (6-20mm) that create a high-contrast, slimming silhouette against the much longer, voluminous sections.
• Medium-length top (5-10cm) intentionally styled forward to create a soft, textured curly fringe that rests naturally over the forehead.
• Extended back section cascading down the nape, with defined, bouncy light brown curls reaching down to the collar line.
• Seamless, masterful blending at the temples and behind the ears, intentionally avoiding harsh disconnect lines or severe undercuts.
• A balanced, structured profile that visually elongates the head, making it an ideal choice for complementing round face shapes.

Getting the Cut

1. Request a modern curly mullet with a clear, intentional distinction between the short, tight sides and the longer top and back sections.
2. Ask for a temple taper or low fade on the sides, using a #2 or #3 guard (6-9mm) to keep it exceptionally neat but not shaved down to the skin.
3. Instruct the barber to leave the top at a medium length (around 5-10cm), utilizing a point-cutting technique to enhance your natural curl pattern and remove excess weight.
4. Specify that the hair on top should be cut to be styled forward, creating a textured, curly fringe that frames the forehead.
5. For the back, ask to maintain maximum length, carefully shaping the curls with scissors so they fall naturally past the neckline without looking heavy or boxy.
6. Request seamless, gradual blending behind the ears to connect the short faded sides to the long flowing back smoothly.
7. Ask for the hairline around the ears and sideburns to be lined up sharply with a trimmer, providing a crisp contrast to the wilder curly texture on top.

Daily Routine

1. Start your morning routine in the shower by thoroughly washing and conditioning your hair, leaving it soaking wet to encourage natural curl clumping.
2. Gently pat your wet hair with a microfiber towel to stop excess dripping, but strictly avoid aggressive rubbing which shatters the curl pattern and causes intense frizz.
3. Apply a dime-sized amount of lightweight curl cream or hydrating leave-in conditioner evenly through the top and back, scrunching the product upward into the hair.
4. Use your fingers to twirl and define individual ringlets, paying special attention to the front fringe and the longer, prominent strands at the nape of your neck.
5. Let your hair air dry naturally for 1-5 minutes of hands-on styling time, or use a blow dryer equipped with a diffuser attachment on low heat and low speed.
6. If using a diffuser, gently cup the curls in the diffuser bowl and push upward toward the scalp to significantly enhance volume, bounce, and root lift.
7. Once the hair is completely dry, massage a tiny drop of argan oil into the ends of the curls to seal in moisture, break any product cast, and add a healthy shine.

Products & Tools

• Lightweight curl defining cream (light-to-medium hold, natural finish) to encourage and hold ringlet formation without crunchiness.
• Hydrating leave-in conditioner spray to maintain essential moisture and prevent frizz in your natural Type 3 curls throughout the day.
• Argan or jojoba hair oil (minimal amount) for a healthy, non-greasy finishing shine and to protect the ends of the longer back section.
• High-quality microfiber towel for gentle, frizz-free drying after washing, preserving the integrity of the curl clumps.
• Wide-tooth comb for safely detangling wet hair in the shower without breaking the curl pattern or causing unnecessary breakage.
• Professional blow dryer equipped with a deep-bowl diffuser attachment for volume-boosting, frizz-free drying on busy mornings.

Maintenance

• Schedule regular barber visits every 5-8 weeks strictly to maintain the crisp, short fades on the sides and trim any split ends in the longer back section.
• Limit your shampooing routine to 1-2 times a week, utilizing a high-quality sulfate-free formula to prevent drying out your natural curl pattern.
• Incorporate a co-wash (conditioner wash) routine between your regular shampoo days to refresh the curls, remove daily grime, and maintain essential hydration.
• Sleep on a silk or satin pillowcase every night to significantly reduce friction, preventing morning frizz and flattened, misshapen ringlets.
• Strictly avoid running standard fine-tooth combs or dry bristle brushes through your styled hair, as this will immediately shatter the curls and create excessive frizz.

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