Disconnected Mullet

The Disconnected Mullet is a modern, commercial take on a classic style that combines the precision of a high taper with the creative freedom of a disconnected cut. This course demonstrates how to consciously separate the sides from the back, creating a hairstyle with a distinct character that simultaneously forms a cohesive, dynamic whole. It is a technique for clients seeking an expressive style that is no longer just an alternative, but a conscious, elegant choice.

Karol Roliński walks you through the entire cutting process step by step, from precisely dividing the head into symmetrical sections, to building the shape at the back using the circular layering technique, all the way to cutting the sides diagonally. You’ll see how the first three strands on the side are used to create lightness for the taper, and each subsequent strand is redirected to strand number four to systematically build volume and length toward the back. It’s this deliberate control of weight and lightness that defines the final shape.

In this course, you'll learn:

• The deliberate contrast between the sides and the back—how to style it so the haircut looks visually cohesive without a physical connection
• Cut the back using horizontal layers in a circular motion to create maximum movement and lightness in longer hair
• Working the sides in diagonal sections—the first three sections create lightness, and each subsequent section is directed toward the fourth to create a gradient and length
• Creating a high taper using the step-down technique, starting with clipper work, followed by detailed blending with a clipper along the comb, and finishing with a shaver
• Separating and maintaining the length of the bangs, which remain separate from the rest of the hairstyle, creating a key element of the look
• Connecting the top to the sides while maintaining a break from the back—the key to the overall coherence of the form
• Complete the final styling by using a grooming spray and a wet-look product to enhance the texture and add volume to the hairstyle

After this course, you’ll start to view the mullet as a deliberate tool for shaping hair, rather than something to be avoided. You’ll learn how to create a commercial, modern take on the mullet that’s both bold and elegant. You’ll gain the skills to offer clients seeking a unique style a haircut that combines the technical precision of a taper with the creative freedom of longer styles.