Funny Haircuts For Men

Pop culture is responsible for some of the most amusing hairstyles in recent history.

Fashion can be charted through history by way of hairstyles. Although clothing is unique to each particular trend, changing clothes is a simple matter that can quickly and easily transform a person's look. A haircut is more permanent, and less susceptible to quick changes. Unfortunately, as styles go out of fashion, both women and men look back at their previous trends and regret funny haircuts more than tasteless clothes.

Mullet

The mullet is signified by short cropped hair on the front and sides, with long hair in the back. Popular in the late 1960s and 1970s, the mullet can be traced back as far as the 6th century as worn by rebel Roman soldiers after the collapse of the empire. It is generally derided as a lowbrow style, and has become synonymous with sports players. The Iranian Islamic regime banned the mullet haircut for men in July 2010.

Comb-Over

The comb-over is more of a method used to minimize the appearance of a bald head, rather than a fashion hairstyle. It is achieved by growing the remaining hair on one side of the head longer than the other, then combing the excess over the top of the head.

Poodle Perm

Expanding on the tight perm, the "poodle perm" employs the same method of creating permanent waves in the hair strands to produce a curling effect, but is grown to mullet proportions. This required male proponents of the poodle perm to grow their hair very long before the style was set. It was briefly popular after being worn by English soccer players in the 1970s, but can still be seen in reduced form on many male celebrities with shoulder-length, wavy hair.

Afro

An expressive style achieved by combing the strands of hair directly away from the scalp, creating a large, bushy, ball-like appearance. Although synonymous with African-Americans, from which the style derives its name, the afro has been worn by a large cross-section of communities through history. Made popular by members of traveling shows of the 1800s, it became known as a "natural" way to wear the hair, which resonated with burgeoning, free-thinking philosophies. Young Jewish males are also regularly seen sporting a loose afro style.

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