In the US, the style dates back to Native Americans tribes that often combined the look with a Mohawk. And in the 16th century, Hittite warriors sported them, along with the Assyrians and the Egyptians. Ancient Roman chariot racers rocked them, too. There are also Greek statues that date back to the 6th century BCE that show mullets were at the inception of western culture. In his book Mullet Madness, writer Alan Henderson says that prehistoric peoples would likely have discovered the practical benefit of cutting their fringe to keep it out of their eyes while extra growth at the back would keep their necks warm and protected from the rain. But as we know, the infamous cut often referred to as the ‘Kentucky Waterfall’ existed way before that. The name itself wasn’t coined until recent times, with the Oxford English Dictionary crediting the Beastie Boys’ 1994 classic Mullet Head for common popularisation. Business up front, party in the back - it’s a hairstyle that has shapeshifted in and out of fashion since its inception. From guides to histories, this is where we shed light on past subcultural movements and educate our readers on current trends and various goings-on. Welcome to Beauty School, the corner of Dazed Beauty dedicated to learning.
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