Are you ready to witness some outstanding mullets?!
The US Mullet Championship is bringing the iconic look back to our attention by collecting amazing contestants in one place. In August 2024, the competition concluded with three 1st place, 2nd place, and 3rd place winners in 3 divisions: Adult, Teen, and Kids. Yes, even kids from 0-12 years are participating, and their fabulous hairdos are top-notch.
Each contestant gives their mullet a unique name, with some embracing the humor or irony while others have a more sentimental value, like paying homage to something personally meaningful. So, without further ado, let’s dive into the post—and if you’re rocking a mullet, the 2025 competition could be your moment to shine!
#1 1st Place Winner - Adult Mullet: Todd Grubb – Flow Motion
"Last year, FLOW MOTION took the 55+ Championship, and we raised over $3,000 for Jared Allen's homes for wounded warriors! My mullet started over 4 years ago when I decided to not cut my hair during COVID. I've had a couple of awesome people cutting my hair, but I owe it all to the Hair Maestro at George Salon in Portage, Michigan! With that being said, I have full intentions to be in the running for the overall championship and donating my prize money for a great cause, Jared Allen's Homes for Wounded Warriors!"
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As the years go, the contest grows, and so do the prizes. In 2024, contestants could win from 1000 to 5000 USD, but in 2025, each winner will be getting an astounding 10,000 USD each!
We reached out to Kevin, the man behind this championship, to learn a bit more about the details of the event.
First of all, for all the newbies, we asked Kevin to define a mullet. He wrote: “A mullet is defined as a hairstyle that is shorter in the front of the head and longer in the back. A key element of the mullet is that the ears must remain visible, with the longer hair starting behind the ears. Its enduring appeal lies in its bold, rebellious spirit and its ability to make a statement about individuality.”
#2 3rd Place Winner - Adult Mullet: Holden Stevanus – Rebellious Ruffles
"I’ve sported every hairstyle under the sun throughout my lifetime: spiked punk, combover, undercut, slick back, even completely bald (for charity). But, I never had the opportunity to grow my hair out when I was younger because the private high school I attended required a 'professional' haircut (no hair touching the collar or ears). When I played college baseball, my coach wanted his players to be clean-shaven and have crew cuts… Then Covid hit. I graduated from college, still sporting a fade, but I couldn’t get my hair cut. Over the course of a year, I experimented with longer hairstyles until I heard someone tell me, 'Has anyone ever said you look like Patrick Swayze?' Ever since that day, I realized that the mullet is not just a haircut, it’s a lifestyle, and I have some big shoes to fill if I am being compared to one of the best to ever do it."
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#3 Matt Rollins – Le Baron Des Muléts
2024 Adult Contestant - Round 3. "After traveling on and off for years through the French countryside, sampling wines and Cognac, I somewhat endeared myself to the people of a small rural town known as Mulét. I did such by saving the Mayor’s daughter a number of years ago from a tragic end in an unexpected accident involving a pipe organ that caught fire while she was playing. Her grandfather was the town’s namesake, François Mulét. The townspeople saw me running from the flaming church carrying the aforementioned Mademoiselle, and since then I have been known as Le Baron des Muléts as was decreed by the mayor for my most heroic deed! This would be a great story if it were even a little bit true, but it’s 100% true, so it’s better than a great story! Maybe one of the greatest stories ever told!!! Okay, full disclosure? This story is 100% awesome and also…. Might be slightly embellished/made up…. But seriously, if it was true how could you not vote for me?"
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We were wondering what inspired the creation of the U.S. Mullet Championship and how it has evolved since its inception.
“The inspiration came from my love for unique cultural lifestyles and my admiration for people who live life unapologetically. The mullet, being such an iconic symbol of that spirit, felt like the perfect focus. It began as a marketing idea for the men’s shop I own in Michigan, but its popularity quickly grew, evolving from a local contest into a nationwide competition across the United States,” shared Kevin.
#4 2nd Place Winner - Adult Mullet: Scott Salvadore – The Lord’s Drapes
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"Romans 8:28
And we know that in ALL things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose."
And we know that in ALL things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose."
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#5 1st Place Winner - Kids Mullet: Kamden Cunningham – The Kammander
"I always sported some gorgeous ringlet curls (all natural). On more humid days, I had a pretty rad afro. One day my older brother (the middle child) decided that he didn’t want me to have long hair anymore, so he found some nose hair-trimming scissors in the bathroom and took it upon himself to chop away. My mom cried at the chunk of curls she found upstairs, but we could no longer leave my hair the way Karson “styled” it. I wanted to leave my hair long, so we scoured the internet for some styling options and I chose a photo where the hairstyle was indeed, a mullet. Thus, the Kammander was born."
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As for the judging process, Kevin shared the ins and outs of such a unique competition.
“We follow a set of standards and scoring criteria when judging mullets. This includes evaluating the front, back, and sides of the hairstyle, as well as the length and volume of the hair. To ensure fairness, we’ve implemented robust voting systems to maintain the integrity of the contest.”
#6 Laney G – It’s Showtime
2024 Adult Contestant - Round 3. "The year? 2021. I hadn't gotten a haircut since 2019, and I was desperate for a change. I had been wanting something with a lot of character and versatile, and there it was.. something called a 'fairy elf mullet' by my future hairstylist (he cuts it, I color it). The day I first got my mullet, I couldn't go back. I've had one ever since, each one slightly different from the last. I love experimenting with them and letting my hairstylist put his art on my head! Color-wise, I've tried just about every single one in the book, but green has always made me the happiest. I have always colored it myself as well.
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#7 Paisley Sugarman – “School In The Front, Detention In The Back”
2024 Kids Contestant - Round 3. "Hello everyone! I'm Paisley Sugarman and my mullet's name is 'School in the Front, Detention in the Back.' She's cute and sassy, naturally curly, and can sometimes be seen with a glammed-up straightened style, ya know for dance performances and such! I hope to one day be a Champion like my Momma, who happens to be the 2023 National Femullet Champion... No big deal or anything... I got my dream femullet two years ago after scoring my first career goal in my first-ever ice hockey tournament. I play for The Philadelphia Freeze, an all-inclusive, special needs ice hockey team. If I win this contest it would make my heart so happy because I would be able to use some of my winnings for the team! Vote and Donate for me, Paisley!!!"
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Looking ahead, Kevin shared their hopes for the future of this competition.
“We hope to make a meaningful impact by supporting veterans through charity. The donation portion of the contest is directed to Jared Allen’s Homes for Wounded Warriors. Beyond that, we want to keep having fun, celebrating a hairstyle that has become a global trend, and continuing to spread joy and individuality through this competition.”
#8 Patrick Hayes – Blonde Bullet
2024 Kids Contestant - Round 3.
"I started growing out my mullet when I was seven years old. Every year I say I'll cut it but I never do. It's become part of my personality and what people recognize me for."
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#9 2nd Place Winner - Teen Mullet: Logan Lease – Okie Mudflap
"Bam!… The Okie Mudflap. This spectacular mudflap has been grown with the purest Oklahoma ingredients known to mankind. Naturally wavy and blonde and has been lightened by the warmth of the sun. It has been my comfort in the middle of deer and duck hunting, it has been a shield for me to fight off the killer mosquitoes of Oklahoma. when it comes to the Mudflap … It is just not a haircut, it’s a way of life."
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Lastly, Kevin added: “The mullet is more than just a hairstyle—it’s a celebration of personality, freedom, and self-expression. This competition is a way to bring people together to have fun, embrace individuality, and give back to the community. Let’s keep the mullet spirit alive!”
#10 Kane Grissinger – Hurrikane
2024 Teen Contestant - Round 3. "They say lightning never strikes twice in the same place. However, I am hoping it does in my case. Becoming the 2023 USA Mullet Champion was one of the best times in my life, and I am hoping to do it again. It’s awesome that my mullet gets recognized when we are in town. They will say 'HEY!!! Are you the kid from the mullet contest?!' It is an amazing conversation starter. Most people are shocked to know how AC/DC is my favorite band or how some of my favorite movies are out of the 1980s: Back to the Future, Ferris Bueller. What can I say, I was born in the wrong era!!! What was just a thought in the Summer of 2021 with my dad has now become a part of who I am. I didn’t know how getting a mullet would give me confidence and meet some amazing people in my life. While I still have people trying to get me to cut my mullet off, there is nothing that can change my mind. The HurriKane is who I am. The Mullet is me. I am the Mullet."
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#11 Zelda Mercer – Laverne
2024 Adult Contestant - Round 3.
"I'm someone who considered what was appropriate for my corporate job whenever I had to make choices about my appearance. Then when the pandemic hit, I checked off a bucket list item - shaving my head. I felt so much freedom from what a woman 'should do' with her hair! After that, I started growing my mullet. Now as a middle-aged woman, Laverne represents finally expressing myself authentically. So to everyone in this competition, here's to 'Doing it our way!'"
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#12 2nd Place Winner - Kids Mullet: Brody Byrne – Hair 2 Party
"I started growing my mullet in Covid. Last summer, I had a bad barber cut a lot off. Now, when I get my hair done, I tell them to keep their hands off the Mullet. I’m very proud of my mullet and will never cut it. It’s a staple in my community.
Letttttssss Goooo!"
Letttttssss Goooo!"
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#13 Will Joyner – Seaford Special – No Perm Needed!
2024 Teen Contestant - Round 3.
"Back Again ...I'm coming for that NUMBER ONE SPOT! Top 5 last year but we are here to beat that! After years of being told no, I took advantage of the COVID lockdown and grew out my mullet. Now it is just a part of my personality. What makes my mullet different is the length and natural curls. People pay good money for curls like this! I just wash and go! I am surprised by the number of people who know me because of my hair. Time to vote... you already know!"
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#14 Clifford Olson – Minnesota Neckwarmer
2024 Adult Contestant - Round 3.
"A bet was made 4 or 5 years ago and just been rockin er ever since! Here again for the good cause and a Lil bit of fun! May the best mane win!"
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#15 Matthew Ray – Panhandle Justice
2024 Adult Contestant - Round 3. "I was wrangling my gators and sharks like any typical Florida farmer does and suddenly a big ominous cloud appeared over my beach ranch! The skies began to part and this loud thunderous rumbling started to become music. The music intensified and all of sudden, Sweet Home Alabama began to play, clear as day. I got frightened cause all my sharks and gators were squawking and howling like mad! Then, as I was trying to get them into the barn for safety, a beam of hurricane-sized water thrashed upon my body from the heavens! I thought I was dead as I sprawled out on that sandy soil. But as I gathered myself and got to my feet, I felt a new swaggering energy pulsing through my veins. Long locks of hair now flowed where there had been no such hair before. I can’t describe how amazing it felt! As I began to smile and walk towards to barn, the thundering roar of Skynyrd slowly faded and two figures appeared in the sky. Kenny Powers and Keith Stone, two men I hold in the highest regard, spoke these words. Words I will never forget till the day I drink my last tall boy, 'You will now be now known throughout the Southlands as PANHANDLE JUSTICE!' And, just like that, a Mullet Champion was born."
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#16 Morgan Earp – Goat Mullet Of All-Time And It’s Not Even Close
2024 Adult Contestant - Round 3.
"One day I woke up and decided to grow the greatest mullet of all-time, and I did."
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#17 Calvin Johnson – Son Of A Soldier
2024 Kids Contestant - Round 3.
"Another year with this amazing mullet! I've had one for 3 years now and it's been the best years of my life. I fell into the mullet lifestyle after seeing the competition a few years ago and started growing right away! My Dads in the Army and is envious of my ability to have the best hair style ever! All my friends like to play with my hair (especially the girls!) and I like that too!"
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#18 Gus Ackley – The Green Mountain Monster
2024 Kids Contestant - Round 3.
"Gus’ mullet dream started when he was 5 years old. He wanted to grow the best mullet ever! He has been growing ‘The Green Mountain Monster’ (named after the green mountains of Vermont) for 3 years. His dedication and hair-handling skills are top-notch! Just a boy with a dream…"
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#19 Hayes Pesch – Hippie Hayes
2024 Kids Contestant - Round 3.
"Hippie Hayes has been growing his mullet since the day he was born. Hippie got the nickname from a family friend who has also been rocking his mullet for 52 years! Hayes loves anything with wheels and an engine. It's been a natural love, which makes his all-natural locks that much more appealing.
At the end of the mullet competition last year, we presented Hayes with two choices: give the mullet a chop or let it continue to grow. Our determined and committed boy decided to give this mullet competition another go by keeping his luscious locks. This is our second year in the competition, and we are excited for the outcome. We plan to make it even further than we did last year. 🤘 I mean, look at those curls."
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#20 1st Place Winner - Teen Mullet: Mason Padilla – The West Coast Wave
"Mason's mullet journey began in 2019 with an inspiration from an unlikely hero – Joe Dirt. The moment he saw that iconic hairstyle, he knew that was the look he wanted. With determination and patience, Mason began growing out his hair, dreaming of the perfect mullet. For almost two years, Mason nurtured his mullet, watching it transform into a symbol of his unique style. However, the road wasn’t easy. He faced bullying and hurtful comments, being called a girl and enduring taunts about having a 'rat's tail.' The negativity took its toll, and Mason made the heartbreaking decision to shave his beloved mullet. Regret followed. But when the world paused during the COVID-19 pandemic, Mason seized the opportunity for a fresh start. With newfound resilience, he came to us, his parents, and declared he wanted his mullet back, vowing never again to let others’ opinions dictate his choices. Now, four years strong, Mason's naturally curly mullet is not just a hairstyle – it’s a statement. Everywhere we go, his mullet garners admiration and respect. His striking look has earned public recognition from local news stations, the Savannah Bananas baseball team, and even our local San Francisco Giants team! For the past two years, Mason has placed in the top 10 of the mullet competition. But this year, he’s aiming for the top spot – he wants to bring home the gold! His mullet is more than just hair; it's a testament to his journey, his resilience, and his individuality. Mason has big plans for the future of his mullet. He dreams of one day donating his mullet to Wigs for Kids, where he has already made his mark by appearing in the calendar ad in the mullet champ calendar. But before he parts with his treasured locks, he has one goal: to clinch first place in the Mullet Champ competition. Mason’s mullet is not just about style; it’s about standing up to adversity, embracing who you are, and inspiring others to do the same."
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