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WHAT'S THE MOST AUSTRALIAN HAIRSTYLE OF ALL TIME?

January 12, 2023

In this article, we’ll take a look at iconic and classic styles that have made their mark in history, look at how they have shaped current trends and finally outline which hairstyle is considered the most "Australian" of all time! Buckle up and let’s dive right in.

Modern Mullet Hairstyle For Men

Australian men have always had an eye for style and innovation when it comes to their hair. The Influence comes ashore in many forms and from afar, while our melting pot of different cultures results in an array of different styles being considered normal.


If we take a look at some of the most iconic men's hairstyles in Australia over time:

  • pompadours and slick backs of the 50's, 
  • long hippie locks of the 60's and 70's,
  • mullets, perms and disco spikes of the 80's,

you can be quick to guess that they actually stemmed from popular culture abroad. These styles that were heavily embraced did however become iconic locally and helped to shape the male identity of their respective eras.

Long Hair Was Very Popular With Men In The 70's
Long Hair Was Very Popular With Men In The 1970's


The modern trends in Australia today have all seemingly evolved from those classic hairstyles of past decades.

Some men are embracing natural and messy looks, which is an aesthetic heavily influenced by carefree social media identities. Others are blending old styles with new techniques for very edgy and dynamic looks. 

Australian men have embraced a variety of looks throughout time but what is really the most Australian hairstyle of all time?


Modern Mullet Hairstyle With High Skin Fade At The Temples
Modern Mullet Hairstyle With High Skin Fade At The Temples

Short Mullet Hairstyle With Low Zero Fade On The Temples
Short Mullet Hairstyle With Low Zero Fade On The Temples

Modern Mullet Hairstyle With Blunt Fringe
Modern Mullet Hairstyle With Blunt Fringe

Modern Mullet Hairstyle With Boxed Up Fringe
Modern Mullet Hairstyle With Boxed Up Fringe

Mid Length Mullet Hairstyle With Mid Skin Fade On The Sides
Mid Length Mullet Hairstyle With Mid Skin Fade On The Sides

The mullet is a hairstyle that we Aussies have claimed as our own. It’s got history, it’s Larkin, it’s wild and these days it comes in endless variations. The hairstyle is more popular today than ever before and we believe that the mullet is truely the most "Australian" hairstyle of all time.

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