More recently, mullets have been worn by Rihanna and Lil Nas X. In the decades that followed, versions of the hairstyle were sported by such culture-shaping figures as David Bowie, Joan Jett, Prince, Michael Jackson, Patrick Swayze and Billy Ray Cyrus. Stephens said, are descendants of the unisex shag haircut of the 1960s.
Stephens said that it was only after the Beastie Boys released the song “Mullet Head,” in 1994, that the term came to define the hairstyle.Ĭontemporary mullets, Ms. A passage from “The Secret History,” written in the sixth century by the Byzantine historian Procopius, describes young people with hair “cut off in front back to the temples, leaving the part behind to hang down to a very great length in a senseless fashion.” But Ms. The hairstyle - generally understood to be shorter on the sides and top, and longer in the back - “goes back to time immemorial,” said Janet Stephens, a hairstylist in Baltimore who runs a YouTube channel about historical hairdos and has written about ancient Roman hairdressing in The Journal of Roman Archaeology. He and Major League Eating covered the cost for the live events, and shared in any profits from deals made with their sponsors. Begola teamed up with Major League Eating, an organization that hosts competitive-eating contests across the country, to stage events like the one in Lewisville as part of the competition. Lindsey, 34, a repairman at a credit union who lives in Springtown, Texas.Īs the event grew, so did demands to see mullets in person. “It takes a while, and it takes some courage to grow it,” said Mr. Robinson, who would answer questions from a reporter only when addressed as Roger the Great.Īnd after some contestants trash talked so-called baby mullets, or newer iterations of the hairstyle, a win for Josh Lindsey would suggest it’s never too late to cultivate one: At three years old, his overflowing curly reddish mullet is more like a toddler. “I’ve had this majestic beauty for 15 years plus,” he announced to the cheering crowd. Beecher told his boss, “If I take home nationals, I’m not going to hide the flow anymore,” he recalled, adding, “They’re on board.”įor Roger Robinson, 56, a semiretired farmer from Joaquin, Texas, winning would prove he was right all along when he decided to start growing his mullet, the oldest in the Lewisville competition. Daniel Beecher, 37, who lives in League City, Texas, works at Perry’s Steakhouse & Grille, an upscale restaurant where he is forbidden to wear his hair down. 23, there are spoils beyond cash and swag.Īmong them: sticking it to your boss. defensive end Jared Allen and the comedian Theo Von, a former contestant on MTV’s “Road Rules.”īut according to competitors in the Lewisville qualifying event on Sept. Others won online votes, or were selected as finalists by special guest judges including the retired N.F.L. Some in the top 25 advanced from other live competitions in places including Pueblo, Colo. Of the 14 mullets, which were chosen from an initial pool of 30 applicants, one would go on to join a group of 25 that comprises some of the lushest, wackiest and most extravagant mullets in the country. One mullet was graying, and two featured the shape of Texas shaved into one side and the American flag into the other. Some were uncombed, while others were glistening with product and perspiration. Up for consideration were tightly coiled mullets and beach-wave mullets, weedy mullets and mullets cascading down past shoulder blades. LEWISVILLE, Texas - On the steps of a city hall just north of Dallas, “Pony” by Ginuwine oozed from speakers as 14 men tossed and bucked their mullets before a panel of judges - and a crowd peppered with even more mullets - in hopes of making the final round of this year’s USA Mullet Championships.
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