The celebrity mini-mullet has become a red-carpet favourite, and now there is another variation to add to your grooming mood board: the crullet. Combining the cropped texture of a contemporary crop with the longer-back silhouette of a mullet, this hybrid offers a modern way to wear the look, as showcased by Fresha ambassador Andrea Magri.
Paul Mescal, Jacob Elordi and Glen Powell have all worn versions of the soft mullet, giving the short-front, longer-back haircut a place on the red carpet. GQ highlighted all three actors’ interpretations at the 2026 Golden Globes, providing plenty of inspiration for men looking to update their hairstyle.
For anyone saving those looks ahead of their next barber appointment, the crullet offers another option. The cut pairs a cropped front with retained length at the back, while tapered sides help define the profile and texture gives the top and fringe added character.
Hairstylist and Fresha ambassador Andrea Magri recently included the crullet in his four-look presentation at HAIRFEST 2026 in Thessaloniki, Greece. His showcase also featured a mod cut, disconnected round layers and a geometric curly cut, highlighting the variety of contemporary approaches to men’s hairstyling.
The celebrity references provide a useful starting point, but choosing your own version comes down to three details: how short to take the fringe, how closely to taper the sides and how much length to leave at the nape.
What Is a Crullet?
The name brings together the two haircuts behind the shape: a crop and a mullet. The cropped section gives the front its character, while the longer back creates the recognisable mullet profile. The balance between those sections is the detail to discuss with your barber.
Paul Mescal’s mini-mullet is a useful reference for the proportions. In a recent LDNFASHION interview, stylist Charlie Illi described his look as having a cropped top, shorter sides and a slightly longer nape. The crullet offers another way to explore that combination of lengths, with texture and tapering helping determine the overall finish.
What to Ask Your Barber For
Take photographs showing the front, side and back of the haircut you like. If you’re using a celebrity reference, choose the particular look you want to recreate so your barber can understand the shape and proportions.
Explain which features appeal to you, then agree on the details before cutting. Consider where the fringe should sit when styled and whether you prefer a softer edge or a more defined line. Discuss how closely the sides should be tapered and how much contrast you want against the longer back. Finally, decide how much length to retain at the nape and whether any part of your hair needs growing out first.
Your natural hair texture also matters. Ask your barber how the reference would translate to your hair’s density, movement and natural curl, and which adjustments might help achieve the desired result.
Plan for Your Everyday Styling Routine
A haircut might look effortless on the red carpet, but recreating that finish at home requires the right approach. Discuss how much time you want to spend styling your hair each morning, whether your chosen look needs blow-drying, which products will help recreate it and how the shape will look when left to dry naturally.
Before leaving the barbershop, ask for a demonstration of the styling process, including how much product to use and where to apply it. This will help you achieve a consistent finish without overcomplicating your morning routine.
Finally, agree on an upkeep plan. Find out when the fringe and sides are likely to need reshaping, particularly if you want to continue growing the back. With the right balance of length, texture and maintenance, the crullet offers a versatile way to embrace the mini-mullet trend while making it your own.
