Would You Wear The New Mullet?

little js rocking mullet ew.jpg I cannot, for the life of me, figure out why the mullet’s become the hot cut in Hollywood?

I blame Taylor Momsen. She dabbled in mullets late last year. Then Taraji P. Henson inexplicably traded in her chic bob for a neck cape. And now Kristen Stewart? (Yes, we know it’s for a movie, but still.)

Why would anyone with access to the best of the best hair gurus choose to wear a style that’s more redneck than red carpet? And perhaps more importantly, what self-respecting stylist actually thinks this is a good idea for their client? Do they really want to be known as the master of the mullet?

On top of the catastrophe of the haircut itself, it makes any outfit look awkward. Can you imagine Taraji’s mullet topping off that gorgeous white Roberto Cavalli dress she wore to the Oscars? It does the designer a serious disservice because we’re all too busy staring at a loopy hairdo instead of even glancing at the the garment.

Usually when a style takes the celebrity world by storm (the Rachel, the Pob, etc.), it’s because it’s flattering even if you don’t look like a celeb, but I really don’t think there’s anyone, model or celebrity alike, who could pull this look off.

Unless of course I’ve missed the point and it’s supposed to be cool and kitschy? Please tell me it’s not.

—MEGAN MCINTYRE

posted by RashomonRebel

Jun 15, 2009 2:25PM

business in the front, party in the back

posted by guest

Jun 15, 2009 2:29PM

Pardon, what's this Lagerfeld bashing Klum fiasco all about?

Jun 15, 2009 2:30PM

so i would also note that the new mullet (this exact same haircut, often with a patch of blond or red somewhere in the back) was very trendy in London street fashion circa 2003-04. i did some hair shows and always told the stylists that they could anything to my hair but no disconnected layers with fringe.

Jun 15, 2009 2:48PM

I think not, a mullet is the worse,I say worse hairsyle ever.

Jun 15, 2009 2:49PM

I wouldn't say Kristen Stewart is a "but still". If its for a movie, they're not really doing it to reflect their personal taste or style.

Jun 15, 2009 3:12PM

They also cut Taylor Momsen's hair for her "rebel" phase on Gossip Girl. I guess she's been interviewed saying she hates her hair style, so her hair probably doesn't count.

Jun 15, 2009 4:44PM

IT'S NOT! I'm not one to shy away from trends and whatnot but this is never going to be acceptable in my book!

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Jun 15, 2009 4:59PM

horriblehorriblehorriblehorriblehorriblehorriblehorriblehorriblehorriblehorriblehorriblehorriblehorriblehorriblehorriblehorriblehorriblehorriblehorriblehorriblehorrible
can't say it enough really. awful looking.

posted by etoilee8

Jun 15, 2009 5:01PM

I had this hairdo for a bit (compliments of Vidal Sassoon). I actually liked it and got tons of compliments from random strangers.

posted by Jac

Jun 15, 2009 5:28PM

did Momsen really say she hated it? I hope so. I thought she did it to herself. it does not flatter her or kate gosselin or anyone who has it.

Jun 15, 2009 5:35PM

Lord no - I can handle bike shorts and shoulder pads being back, but I can not stand behind mullets. "Achy Breaky Heart" starts playing in my head whenever the word mullet is mentioned. Pure torture!

posted by disneyrollergirl

Jun 15, 2009 6:17PM

I think it's that thing pretty, young people do which is all about wearing ugly things just because they can. It's kind of a smug pseudo-ironic, 'look, I can still look cute wearing this piece of crap' two-fingers up to everyone else. The problem is when everyone else tries to copy it. (Ref: legging-jeans, Ugg boots, acid-wash denim etc)

posted by grammyweezy

Jun 15, 2009 6:51PM

i had a mullet-esque haircut for about a year an i got loads of compliments on it. i agree about the evening wear thing though. but come halloween my bowie costume was easy-peasy.

Jun 15, 2009 8:04PM

i really love the mullet/ratail thing on hot hipster guys... and i beleive that there are girls who can pull it off and look cute.

posted by Suzanne aka Punk Glam Queen

Jun 15, 2009 9:41PM

Know the difference -- a shag is completely different from a mullet. How the two ever came to be considered the same is a mystery to me. What Taylor has is a shag.

posted by Rockmantica

Jun 16, 2009 12:25AM

My college friend cut a mullet after we graduated. I loved it. So I cut a mullet. I kept it up until one day at a rock show, I looked around and saw these myspace emo teenagers with mullets. So I grew it out. I might wait a few more years til I bring it back. :)

Jun 16, 2009 5:23AM

#15-exactly. and yes yes I would,why not? again.

Jun 16, 2009 7:26AM

i dont like it too

Jun 16, 2009 8:50AM

#11, ME TOO. MULLETS BETTER NOT COME BACK 'IN STYLE'. Honestly, then we'll know the world has gone mad.

posted by charlotte88

Jun 16, 2009 10:25AM

I'd rather die.

Jun 16, 2009 12:54PM

The style in the photo looks more like big bangs and shoulder-length hair than anything.

posted by forthebirds

Jun 16, 2009 3:09PM

I really don't think Taylor looks too bad. Not the mullet from the eighties or the ones rocked at the trailer park so what's the big deal. I kind of like it.

posted by vivelacouture

Aug 10, 2009 4:52PM

just say no to "ironic" hair styles.