Jesse Plemons’ Hair: Medium Length Mullet With Quiff
Jesse Plemons’ hair manages to pull off the rare feat of being both an 80s-inspired, medium-length mullet type vibe but with a classic twist: a soft quiff.
Kudos to the man for making this hybrid work and look on point.
Why We Love It:
Jesse Plemons’ hair might take inspo from an 80s style playbook, but Mr Plemons has managed to make his a more refined, grown-up, polished version.
Sure, it has all the classic mullet elements – shorter on top and sides, longer at the back – but that soft quiff keeps things sophisticated.
MFH loves that it’s super flattering for Jesse’s round face shape because it avoids extremes. It’s not overly choppy or aggressively layered, rather it utilises the hair’s natural movement and waviness.
It’s a great choice if you want to have a go at a mullet, but don’t want to feel like you’re auditioning for a Bon Jovi tribute band.
If Jesse Plemons can make it work at an A-list Hollywood event, you can pull it off at your local pub, trust MFH.
What To Ask Your Barber:
- If you’re keen on replicating Jesse Plemons’ hair, ask your barber to keep the length at the back to create a subtle mullet effect, but ensure a smooth transition into the sides with no harsh disconnects.
- The top should have moderate length – around 3 inches at least, with some light layering to add movement.
- Ask for a soft quiff at the frontโenough length to style back but not too exaggerated.
- The sides have a bit of length, around the same as the top, again with subtle layers throughout so it’s easy to let it curl forward onto the cheeks like Jesse’s, or you could sweep the sides back with product if you wanted to.
- In a nutshellโthis cut should look relaxed, with enough soft texture throughout to being out the hair’s natural wave and movement, rather than being overly structured.
Get The Look
- On damp hair, apply a lightweight styling cream or mousse for hold without stiffness.
- Using a hairdryer on medium heat, use a round brush to lift the front into a soft quiff, directing it backward for that natural, effortless wave.
- For that bit of wavy texture Jesse has, use a matte paste or clayโwork it through the mid-lengths and ends to enhance movement.
- Let the back do its thingโthe beauty of this style is in its natural flow, so avoid over-styling.
- If needed, a light mist of hairspray will keep the quiff in place while still allowing for movement.
- To get a bit of extra shine in the hair like Jesse has, you can also mist a small amount of shine spray over the hair at the end.
