Uploaded December 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Learn how to cut a modern mullet haircut with a bald fade and flowing fringe in this complete step-by-step barber and salon tutorial. This video covers the full process from setting clean guidelines to executing a low bald fade, blending the sides seamlessly, and creating the signature fringe flow of the modern mullet. The modern mullet with a fade is one of the most in-demand hairstyles in barbershops and salons across the United States, the UK, Canada, Australia, and worldwide.
This tutorial is ideal for barbers, cosmetologists, and hairdressing students who want to master the technical skills behind this trending haircut style. The techniques demonstrated are applicable across hair types and can be adapted for a range of client preferences.
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
- How to set clean guidelines for the mullet shape
- The full clipper fading process from no-guard up to a 2-guard
- Seamless blending techniques using clipper corners
- How to use hairspray for a crisp dry razor shape-up
- How to finish and style the modern mullet with flowing fringe
TOOLS AND RESOURCES
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FREE MASTERCLASS
Sign up for the free "Become a Better Haircutter in 7 Days" masterclass: freesaloneducation.com
Free Salon Education provides free professional haircut tutorials for cosmetologists, barbers, hairstylists, and beauty school students worldwide. Subscribe for weekly hair education on haircut techniques, fades, color theory, and salon business.
Learn how to cut a modern mullet haircut with a bald fade and flowing fringe in this complete step-by-step barber and salon tutorial. This video covers the full process from setting clean guidelines to executing a low bald fade, blending the sides seamlessly, and creating the signature fringe flow of the modern mullet. The modern mullet with a fade is one of the most in-demand hairstyles in barbershops and salons across the United States, the UK, Canada, Australia, and worldwide.
This tutorial is ideal for barbers, cosmetologists, and hairdressing students who want to master the technical skills behind this trending haircut style. The techniques demonstrated are applicable across hair types and can be adapted for a range of client preferences.
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
- How to set clean guidelines for the mullet shape
- The full clipper fading process from no-guard up to a 2-guard
- Seamless blending techniques using clipper corners
- How to use hairspray for a crisp dry razor shape-up
- How to finish and style the modern mullet with flowing fringe
TOOLS AND RESOURCES
Shop professional haircutting scissors and shears: freesaloneducation.com/collections/scissors
Find the right scissor for your cutting style (free quiz): freesaloneducation.com/pages/find-the-right-scissor-for-you
Shop the TriRazor: freesaloneducation.com/collections/trirazor
FREE MASTERCLASS
Sign up for the free "Become a Better Haircutter in 7 Days" masterclass: freesaloneducation.com
Free Salon Education provides free professional haircut tutorials for cosmetologists, barbers, hairstylists, and beauty school students worldwide. Subscribe for weekly hair education on haircut techniques, fades, color theory, and salon business.
