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Burst Fade Mullet

A curved burst fade around the ear with length kept through the back, giving a sharper version of the modern mullet.

Cut difficulty

hard

Maintenance

medium

Popularity

96/100

What to tell your barber

Use this script for a burst fade mullet, then show the generated reference image.

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"I want a burst fade mullet."
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"Curve the fade around the ear and do not run it straight into the back."
3
"Keep flow through the back and leave enough texture on top to connect into the mullet."
4
"Keep the blend clean and adjust the finish for my hair texture."

The back length needs shape and weight, while the fade should stay tight around the ear.
The final shape should be checked from the side, front, and back before the neckline is finished.

Trim the sides more often than the back so the mullet keeps its shape.
Refresh the fade every 2 to 3 weeks before the shortest area grows blurry.
Start styling with texture cream, then add more product only where the top needs control.

Open a related cut if this one is close but not quite the right fade height or top shape.

A fade that arcs around the ear, often paired with curls, mohawks, mullets, or textured tops.

A mullet shape with a drop fade that follows the head into the back instead of using a tight burst around the ear.

A modern mullet shape with a low taper around the sides, keeping flow through the back without looking messy.

A softer burst fade that keeps the arc low around the ear, useful when you want shape without a dramatic high fade.