Barbers in Worcester believe the mullet was brought back into fashion due to the lockdowns.

The mullet hairstyle involves hair cut short at the front and sides of the head, and left longer at the back.

The style has recently made a comeback amongst young men, with many left wondering what could have sparked the resurging trend.

Worcester News: A mullet cut by the team at Barbertown.A mullet cut by the team at Barbertown.

Jon Bourne, Owner of Barbertown, said: "We have seen a small rise in customers asking for a mullet. 

"They come to Barbertown because they know we have the experience behind the chair to create that look they want. 

"The mullet is a strong look and one that comes with great responsibility, business at the front and party at the back.

"Not everyone can pull it off but if you can it will definitely get you noticed.

"People have grown their hair over lockdown and have been able to be more creative with their hair. 

"It's given them options that they previously wouldn't have even considered before.  Also, it's more accessible with both barbershops and hairdressers putting their spin on a great classic."

Sam Meigh, manager at CAMO Worcester, said: "We have had a fair few ever since the lockdowns were lifted.

"I think people grew their hair out when the barbers were closed and when coming back they wanted to not cut it all off so a Mullet seemed to be a good option.

Chris Lloyd, owner of Roger's Barber Shop, believes a lot of old styles usually get a second run of popularity due to regular changes in trends.

He said: "A lot of styles that used to be around have come around again but slightly altered.  A short back and sides, a skin fade and mullets used to be back from the Kevin Keegan days of football with perms.

"It probably sprung up from lockdown, people could only do the sides and the top of the hair so a lot probably ended up with a mullet anyway.

"We have done them before but we do not do that many, it is certainly around though."

The mullet first came into prominence during the 1970s, when several famous rockstars such as David Bowie and Rod Stewart brought the look to the big stage.

The look saw its era of major popularity during the 1980s.

The look also managed to find its way to homes across the country in 2020, with the release of Netflix's Tiger King.

Worcester News: Joseph Maldonado-Passage, also known as ‘Joe Exotic’ (Santa Rosa County Jail via AP)Joseph Maldonado-Passage, also known as ‘Joe Exotic’ (Santa Rosa County Jail via AP)

The documentary's main focus, Joe Exotic, had a signature mullet that became synonymous with the programme.