How to Ask Your Barber for a Mullet Hawk
Learn what a mullet hawk is, who it looks good on, and the exact words to tell your barber so you get it right.
A mullet hawk mixes two famous haircuts: the mohawk and the mullet. It is short on the sides, tall down the middle, and long in the back. It looks bold and fun, but getting it can feel scary if you have never tried it before. Here is everything you need to know before you sit in the barber chair.
What Is a Mullet Hawk?
A classic mohawk has shaved sides and a strip of hair on top. A classic mullet is short in the front and long in the back.
A mullet hawk puts them together. The sides of your head are cut very short with clippers. The hair running from your forehead, over the top, and all the way down your neck stays much longer. You can style the top up like a hawk, while the back hangs down like a mullet.
Who Looks Good with This Cut?
Because this cut adds height on top, it works very well on round or square faces. It makes round faces look a little longer and leaner. If you already have a long, thin face, keep the top a bit shorter so your head does not look too tall.
It works great on straight, wavy, or curly hair. If you have thick hair, your barber might thin it out so it is not too heavy. If you have thin hair, you can use a little paste to give it hold and body.
Exactly What to Tell Your Barber
Barbers love clear directions. Do not just say the name and hope for the best. Tell your barber these exact points:
The sides: Tell them if you want skin showing (a bald fade) or just very short hair (like a number 2 guard). The top: Say you want enough length on top to push up or spike, usually two to three inches. The transition: Tell them to blend the sides smoothly or leave a hard, sharp line. The back: Tell them how long you want the tail. Point to your neck where you want the hair to stop.
Always bring two or three pictures on your phone. Pictures help your barber see what you mean without any mix-ups.
How to Take Care of It at Home
This cut does take some daily work. When you wake up, the back might look messy and the top might be flat.
Wet your hair in the morning. Use a blow dryer and your fingers to push the top hair up. Rub a dime-sized drop of matte clay or pomade between your hands, then run it through the top for hold. You will also need to visit the barber every three to four weeks to keep the sides clean.
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