Shirley Partridge Modern Pixie Mullet Hair Tutorial

by JATAI Academy, 23 Jan 2026

Shirley Partridge of the Partridge family in the 1970s rocked a modern pixie mullet style. Who knew it could come full circle and make it's way back into a more modern edgy hairstyle? Using scissors and a razor, this short hair pixie cut has layers and hair texture and a fun look. Mixie haircuts have become popular in modern times. Watch this short modern pixie mullet tutorial and follow along with the transcript.

Shirley Partridge Modern Pixie Mullet Tutorial:

Welcome back to Jatai Academy. I'm Russell Mayes, Director of Content. Today we're going to be doing a modern version of the Shirley Partridge from the Partridge family. She had this really cool pixie kind of cut and I think that's where the little pixie wolf bang came from was from her.

So, we're going to show you how to do that haircut. But she also had a little modern a little rock and roll version of it with it being a little longer in the back, a little mullety in the back. So, we're going to show you how to do a pixie cut mullet on our mannequin head here.

It's very cool, very iconic, something you might see walking around the streets of Silver Lake. Silver Lake, if you don't know, is the coolest part of LA. It's where all the cool people are. So, we're going to show you how to do that haircut and make all your clients super cool. So, let's get started.

Point Cut Mohawk Sections

So, let's just jump right on in here. I'm going to take a mohawk section and I'm going to hold each section at 90° straight out from the head and I'm going to point cut that across. Take a small piece as my guide and move on back and just cut my entire mohawk section the same-ish length all the way from front to back.

And I'm determining my length by where it falls on the face. I want it to fall a little bit above the tip of the nose, but not quite up to the eyebrow. You can obviously take this shorter, you know, or longer depending upon your client and their thickness and density of their hair.

And I think that Shirley wore her hair quite a bit shorter than I'm cutting it. But since I'm trying to modernize it, I'm going to leave myself a little bit more length to get a little bit more movement to it so it has a little bit more versatility in the styling of it.

So, we're just continuing that straight back. I'll take a small piece as my guide from the previously cut section. Hold everything out at 90ish° and just go through and cut everything the head shape all the way down to the occipital bone which is that bump right in the middle of the back of the head.

Now, once I hit the mastoid, I'm going to go anti- head shape. So, instead of going all the way in, I'm going all the way down and out. And you can see how that's not following the curvature of the head right through there.

That's going to leave me a little bit more length at the very perimeter of the back, which is going to start to build up my kind of mullety shape. And also, when I go inverted like that, it helps the hair collapse a little bit more. The more of the head shape that it is, the more volume you get, the more anti- head shape, the less volume and the more the shape collapses.

Now I'm going to take a parallel section to my first section and I'm going to hold those two pieces of hair together in the center of both of those sections. So I combine the first and the second section together. In the center of those two sections I hold it straight up 90° from the head.

Following my previously cut guide, cutting all the way head shape from the front all the way into the back and just following that guide. Now, by point cutting, that's going to allow the individual pieces of hair at the tip to kind of clump together and make a little bit more of a point. Whereas, if I was to cut this completely blunt straight across, it's going to be a smoother texture.

But by point cutting, it's going to force that texture to kind of separate and pop. And it's going to visually give me a little bit more interest when the hair falls. And I don't have to be as precise as if I was to cut this blunt. Blunt demands perfection when you're cutting it.

When I'm point cutting it or I'm using the razor, I lighten up how perfect that it has to be. And by lightening it up, it gives me more opportunity for movement.

Now, we're continuing to work this all the way back into the nape. Just following the previously cut guide, trying to not cut myself. There we go. Perfect. Work that all the way through. Leaving a little bit more length at the very perimeter in the nape.

Continuing that all the way through and down. And just being patient as I'm going through and working my line. You know, when you're working on a mannequin head, they tend to be overly thick. So, sometimes I find myself getting impatient. And I have to force myself to slow down to follow the guide and not just kind of power through it. And that's easier to do on a mannequin head than it is on a client because the mannequins not going to complain. Right.

So, now we're going to move on. I'm going to remove the center section, the very first guide that I had, and I'm going to add my third section that I'm cutting. So, I remove section number one, which was my original mohawk section. I have section number two and section number three, holding everything up into the center of both of those sections.

So, I'm walking my guide. My guide started in the center of the head. And as I progress over towards the ears, it's going to change. I'm going to walk the guide. So, I'm not pulling everything into the center. I pull it to the center of the sections, but not the center of the head. So, that allows me to not build up such an increase of length as I work towards the perimeter on the sides.

Continuing to follow that all the way down and through. There we go. Pretty good. Now, after I finish this section, I'm going to go in to take the rest of the hair on the side of the head. So, I'm going to take the entire side section, hold that up into my third section.

So, I remove section two just like I removed the original mohawk section number one. And I'm going to pull everything up radially out around the ears and just cut anything that hangs over.

Now I'm going to go back in and cut the sides, but I just want to make sure that none of the hair on the sides is going to overhang any of the hair on the top. So this is more or less me just making sure everything blends and I don't have anything hanging over if I go back and cut the sides and leave something a little bit longer.

This is a good habit to get into to make sure everything fits. All these puzzle pieces that you're putting together, you want to make sure that they all fit together. And you don't want to leave anything that sticks out. Just continuing that all the way through radially around the ear until I run out of hair.

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Addressing the Sides

Once everything's finished on both sides, we're going to go through and separate the side of the head from the top. I'm using my Jatai Tokyo Scissor. This is a 6-in scissor, and I like a longer blade when I'm going through and one working on thicker sections of hair and also point cutting.

Now, I'm going to take a diagonal section on the side. I'm going to use my bang section, which was the shortest piece that I used as the guide for the layering, and I'm going to pull that forward and cut parallel to my parting to make sure that everything blends through. I want to keep these sides kind of shorter, and I want to keep the back a little bit longer.

So, I'm going through and cutting that and seeing how it fits in. I think originally holding it straight down was probably a little too heavy. So, I want to lighten it up a little bit by elevating it a little bit. That's going to soften that line. And once I feel like I have that line fit in right around the jaw and a little longer than the ear, once I feel I got that fit in, I'll continue walking that guide back.

So, just like I did on the top where I walk the guide from the center to the sides, now I'm going to walk my guide from the front to the back. So, I'll hold this out 90ish degrees, hold everything straight out, and then cut according to my initial guide and then I'll look at it. So, a lot of times when I'm working these shapes, I'm trying to determine the length that I want. And I don't know the exact length I want until I cut it and look at it.

So I'll cut, I'll comb, look at it, see if it fits in. If I like the length or I think that that's a pretty good length or enough to start to build my shape from, then I'll move on. And as I finish each subsection, I'll pay attention to the end result and see if that's fitting in like I want.

Now, I know I'm going to go back and texturize these sections of hair. So, when I texturize, it's going to feel a little bit shorter. So keeping that in mind as I go through and determine my lengths, the more I texturize it, the shorter it's going to feel from what it's already cut.

Even though I don't cut any more of the length off, but just by applying that texture, it makes it feel airier, which is going to make it feel softer. Seeing how that fits in and blending that all the way through into the back center of the head or until I run out of hair.

And here I've started to run out of hair from my layering that was happening on top. And I've got all that fit in. And I think that's looking fairly good. I may need to take a little bit more off when I texturize it, but we'll see when we get there.

Rounding and Blending

So now I'm going to take the top section and the side section and where that little corner was created from me holding the top straight up and the side straight out. I'm going to go through and round that corner out. So this is a very round shape, but I want to break it down into sections.

So I'm going to cut the top first. I'm going to cut the sides. And then I'm going to blend the two together by rounding the shape out. So I'll take my same diagonal section I was working with in the beginning. Hold that up. And here's a real good view. You can see that little corner popping out there. And I'm just going to blend everything through.

I could go through and start my layering and round the layering through and out. But I don't know if that's going to be the right length on the side. So that's why I broke the top and the side into two pieces as opposed to just going through and doing a completely round layer because I don't know if I'm going to get the right length on the sides. That's more important to me than the length on the top.

And I'll just continue to work this back as I take that corner out all the way from the front of the head into the back of the head. And just be diligent. Just practice and and be patient and apply the cut line as cleanly as you can. So even though I'm point cutting it, I still want to maintain a solid strong shape. There we go.

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After I finish that and I make sure it's done on the other side and I get both sides like I want, I'm going to go through and separate the top of the head from the bottom of the head and section it out like I did before just to keep everything nice and clean so I don't over texturize one area more than another.

Razor Texturizing

I'm going to use my Feather Plier Razor in the white. And this is a bare blade. So, this gives me the most control over what I'm cutting and how much texturizing I actually apply.

Now, this type of technique that I'm using here is kind of in between channel cutting and fillet cutting. So, this is uh the the razor is angled at a 45° against the head. So, it gives me a little bit of separation and a little bit of thinning.

So I'll go through put some texture in it and then see how it looks. This would be the channel cutting where I go directly in and force separation. This would be filleting where I lay the blade flat against the head.

This is in between where it's at a 45° angle. So I get a little bit of the channeling and a little bit of the of the filleting at the same time. So not only do I thin the piece out, but I also create a little bit of separation, but it's not a complete channel. I'll continue to work this all the way back.

And I'm just going to go through and do this to every section of hair on the entire head. And I'm going to be as diligent as I can and apply it as judiciously as I can and try to get that texturizing real even all over.

I'm going to pay attention to where the hair is a little thicker and I'll apply a little bit more. Where the hair is a little thinner, I'll apply a little bit less. And I'm just going to work all the way from front to back, every hair, every section, every piece on this entire head until I get everything texturized like I want.

And I feel like it's fitting in pretty well. And I'll look at each section as soon as I finish cutting it and seeing if I need to add a little bit more. And I think that that texture is looking pretty good.

Razored Bangs

Now, we're finishing up here with my last section on the top. And you can really go through and move fairly quickly once you get the methodology down. Now, we're going to start right here in the front. And I'm going to start fitting in our bang section.

And I'm going to take a little piece right there in the front. Cut that really short right in the center. Using that as my guide for both sides. I'll comb this down. Pick up and use that short piece in the middle and angle that down at about a 45, maybe a 40, 39-1/2° angle. I just want to go shorter in the middle, really longer towards the edges and force that hair to move out of the face while being really really short in the middle and instantly building up length.

Just being very, very patient, very methodical as I'm applying this because a razor can flat cut some hair off if you're not careful, which is great because it makes it easy to cut hair, easy to apply your shape, but you got to be respectful of it.

Modern Pixie Mullet with Fringe Final Look

Now, we're gonna go through and blow it dry and check it out and see what we got. Here's our end result. And I I think we're looking pretty good. I really like this shape. It's a beauty. And I love this little short little piece that gets really long and you get these wolfish bangs. You get this kind of ear muff of hair covering the ears, but yet it can separate right over the ear and give you a little bit of exposure right on your neck.

We got our little rock and roll mullet going on for such a classic smooth type of shape. And I think that this works really, really well on a lot of different hair types. Not only will it work on thick hair or thin hair, it will also work on wavy hair.

I would probably not do this on the thickest of curly hair. I probably wouldn't do this on real curly hair anyway. In terms of look, it might get a little poodle-ish with a little bit of a mud flap in the back and that would not be cool.

But I think this layered pixie mullet works really well. Give it a shot. Add it to your repertoire and I think it will expand your haircut opportunities for short hairstyles and pixie cuts.

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14 Back to School Haircut Inspiration Ideas for Kids

by JATAI, 23 Aug 2023

When it comes to kid's hair, sometimes it's easy just to cut their hair at home if it's a simple trim. But sometimes having a professional do the work is necessary and maybe a fun splurge or even a back-to-school look. Without being over the top, here are some cute inspirational cuts for kids that set the tone for a fun, fresh look for the kiddos. Girls @halcyonsalonshelby What's more classic than some curls. This cutie looks ready for her first day back to school with her hair color and beautiful curls on point. It's not too short but not super long either. This is a great look for any little girl. @impactbeauty_byshay A simple bob is always in style. Sometimes a little girl just doesn't want to fuss with long hair. With a one length pretty bob that's curled at the end, this little girl is rockin' it. It's low maintenance, can be styled in various ways and shows off her youthful, feminine energy. @topnotchbeautycorner Adorable, trendy and cute. This little girl has got it going on in a stylish, fun way. The small details like the gold crown trinkets and gold coil around the braid make any little girl look and feel like a princess. @definitionssalonspa Say yes to the curtain bang. Simple curtain bangs that frame the face add some style and depth to long straight hair. Part the hair down the middle for curtain bangs or style them for a side swept bang with a side part to change it up. The curtain bang is versatile! @hairby_angelina_ine This little girl is beyond her years with this asymmetrical bob that is to die for. And with straight one length bangs, her look is sassy and fun. It's sure to catch a lot of adoring attention...from the parents. @balayagemary A heavy chunky bang is always super cute on little girls. They can somehow pull it off much better than adults. Why is that? Combine it with some waves and you've got a feminine, sweet look. It's easy to maintain and very versatile. @holykale.hair Is she growing up too fast? This little girl looks like she has an adult haircut. With a cute French bob, highlights and slight wave, she's letting everyone know she's the queen of trending hair. Maybe not easy to maintain, but it sure is cute! Boys @luiselbarber Doesn't he look sweet? This gentleman's...or should we say gentleboy's haircut is clean, classic and tidy. It's short on the sides with a little length on top and combed to the side. This little man is ready for school. @salonsuccess This little guy is just cool. While it's temporary, a little hair art shows off his creative side. This kid has great hair so having his hair very short on the sides but longer on top makes his look more edgy and stylish. It's a bit higher maintenance, but it's fun! @machitong Can we say mullet? It's not for every little boy, but they sure look cute with one, much cuter than adult males. This kind of cut looks best when the hair is naturally a bit textured. He's pulls it off well. @xv.josh How cute is this little boy? That smile is adorable and the precise and clean lines of his haircut are on point. The extra design at the top just set this hairstyle off. A bit high maintenance, but it's mainly just the outlining that needs regular attention. @hairbiz.withizz Scroll through all the images and you'll see this haircut is more than it seems. At first it looks like a pompadour, but when you look at the back, it's a whole other story. This look works well on a boy with a great head of hair. It's edgy, relatively easy to maintain and stylish. @a1errthing This little boy looks so happy and he should be! This haircut fits him perfectly. It's clean and stylish at the same time. He definitely looks school ready with his perfectly razored outlined hairline and simple hair design in the back. @hairbyscheila For a more tidy, classy look, try a side hard part. It's easy for any barber to create with a razor and it gives an extra pop to any boy's hairstyle. Comb the top of the hair to the opposite direction of the part and use a little product. He's ready to go!

The Evolution of Hairstyles Throughout the Decades

by JATAI, 16 Aug 2023

Hairstyles have always been a significant aspect of human culture, reflecting the trends, values, and social norms of different eras. Let's explore the history and evolution of hairstyles over the decades: 1920s The Roaring Twenties introduced a major shift in women's hairstyles. The iconic bob haircut became popular, characterized by short, straight hair that was often worn with a side parting. This style symbolized women's liberation and a break from traditional gender roles. 1930s The 1930s saw a transition from the boyish bob to more feminine and glamorous looks. Soft waves and curls were fashionable, and women often used hot rollers or pin curls to achieve the desired effect. The Hollywood influence played a significant role in popularizing these glamorous hairstyles. The most popular look was the Hollywood wave which has continued to be a popular look in the 2020s. 1940s The World War II era influenced hairstyles as practicality and functionality became essential. Victory rolls were popular among women, involving rolling and pinning sections of hair to create a prominent wave at the front. Shorter, cropped hairstyles were also prevalent due to the practicality of working women. The victory roll is a popular hairstyles for pinup girls of today. 1950s The 1950s embraced femininity and elegance. Women's hairstyles often featured voluminous curls, poodle cuts, and the iconic bouffant. The advent of hair spray helped maintain these elaborate styles. Men's hair was often slicked back or styled into a pompadour. 1960s The 1960s brought about a revolution in hairstyles, influenced by the counterculture movements and the rise of British pop culture. Women started to experiment with shorter haircuts like the pixie cut and the mod bob. The beehive hairstyle, popularized by icons like Audrey Hepburn, was also a notable trend. 1970s The 1970s showcased diverse hairstyles influenced by the hippie movement and disco culture. Women embraced long, flowing hair, often with center parts. The Afro hairstyle gained popularity among African-Americans as a symbol of pride and identity. Men's hairstyles became more relaxed, with longer hair, shaggy cuts and facial hair. 1980s The 1980s were characterized by bold and dramatic hairstyles. Big hair was in, with women teasing their hair to achieve volume and using copious amounts of hairspray. Perms, mullets, and feathered hairstyles were all the rage. Men also sported voluminous hairstyles, including the famous "mullet" style. 1990s The 1990s witnessed a more casual and grunge-inspired approach to hairstyles. The "Rachel" haircut, popularized by Jennifer Aniston's character on the TV show "Friends," became incredibly trendy. Short, pixie cuts also gained popularity among women. Men's hairstyles ranged from long, unkempt looks to shorter, textured styles. 2000s The turn of the millennium brought a mix of hairstyles. Straight, sleek hair became fashionable, often achieved through the use of straightening irons. Emo and scene subcultures popularized asymmetrical cuts, choppy layers, and bold colors. Men's hairstyles varied from buzz cuts to spiky hair. 2010s The 2010s embraced a diverse range of hairstyles. The ombre trend gained popularity, with hair transitioning from dark to light colors. Buns, braids, and top knots became go-to styles for women. Men's hairstyles incorporated undercuts, fades, and more intricate beard grooming. 2020s And finally, we reach the modern day hairstyles. The 2020s have seen a diverse range of popular hair trends. These trends reflect a blend of past styles with contemporary influences and individual expression. These types of cuts and looks have all been popularized so far. Natural Textures There has been a growing emphasis on embracing natural hair textures and celebrating diversity. People with curly and wavy hair have been encouraged to let their natural textures shine, leading to the popularity of hairstyles like the curly afro, twist-outs, and braid-outs. Bob and Lob Haircuts The bob and lob (long bob) haircuts have remained popular in the 2020s. These versatile styles can be customized to suit different face shapes and hair textures. The blunt bob, textured bob, and asymmetrical lob have been particularly trendy. Pixie Cuts Short pixie cuts have made a comeback in the 2020s, offering a bold and chic look. This style allows for low-maintenance haircare routines and can be customized with different textures and lengths to suit individual preferences. Curtain Bangs Curtain bangs, also known as Bardot bangs or '70s bangs, have gained popularity. This style features long, face-framing bangs that are parted in the middle, creating a soft and romantic look. Curtain bangs can be paired with various hairstyles, from long waves to updos. Shag Haircuts The shag haircut, inspired by the '70s, has been a popular choice in the 2020s. This layered cut adds texture and movement to the hair, often with feathered or choppy ends and best achieved with a razor. The modern shag offers a versatile and effortlessly cool aesthetic. Balayage and Face-Framing Highlights Balayage, a technique that creates soft, natural-looking highlights, has continued to be a sought-after trend in the 2020s. Face-framing highlights, where lighter tones are strategically placed around the face, have also gained popularity as they can brighten and accentuate facial features. Sustainable and Low-Maintenance Styles With increasing environmental awareness and thanks to the pandemic, sustainable and low-maintenance hairstyles have become popular. Effortless, air-dried looks, minimalist haircuts, and styles that require minimal product usage have gained traction. This trend aligns with the desire for a more eco-friendly and time-efficient approach to haircare. Throughout the generations, hairstyles have changed dramatically. Every generation has been characterized by different looks and styles. As people continue to express their creativity with their hair, as new products are developed and as social and political climates change, these all influence how we decide to express ourselves through our personal styles. While some trends have lasted for decades, others have come and gone. Who knows what the rest of the 2020s or 2030s will bring. Whatever it is, we're sure it's going to be memorable.

Bobs, Bobs and More Bobs: The Trend of 2023

by JATAI, 24 May 2023

It seems 2023 is starting off with some fun looks. After a couple years of shagadelic haircuts and mullety styles, the trending looks are taking a more classic approach these days. While shags and mullets may have had their run, the bob is turning out to take centerfold. The great thing about a bob is that it's so versatile. There are many ways to cut and style a bob to match a personality or persona. Bobs can be long or short, blunt or textured, curled or straight with or without bangs. The creative possibilities are endless! Let's look at 10 popular bob styles that get the most love. The Graduated Bob The graduated bob is a type of bob with stacked layers in the back with longer strands in the front. The back of the hair tends to be more curved instead of a hard angle. It is it a difficult haircut to achieve but it looks great when done right. It's a very common and popular short haircut. It can be achieved by using scissors or a razor. A-Line Bob Alternatively, the A-Line haircut refers to the perimeter of the haircut. It is the same as a graduated bob in that the hair is shorter in the back and longer in the front. However, it does not have the stacking of layers in the back. And the front is usually more pointed than a graduated bob. Asymmetrical Bob This type of bob's distinct characteristic is that one side in front is longer than the other. It can have layers or no layers and it can be stacked or not stacked in the back. There are different renditions of an asymmetrical bob, but it's usually a style for someone who wants a little edge to their bob style. French Bob The French bob is a classic bob hairstyle characterized by very short hair, either at the chin line or above. Sometimes it's paired with short bangs too. Think of the movie Amelie and you'll know what this looks like. It usually has lots of layers and texture for a choppy look. For the extra texture, a razor works well. Italian Bob Similar to a French Bob, the Italian bob is slightly longer, usually grazing the chin or below but above the shoulders. It's sophisticated and elegant and has a blunt straight edge. The Italian bob carries weight at the bottom with a lot of volume. It can be achieved by using scissors or a razor...or both at the same time. Lob Lob stands for 'long bob' so the hair generally skims the shoulders or goes slightly past it. This is a popular look in modern times as it gives a happy medium between having short and long hair. When curled it can look shorter and resemble a traditional bob, but when straightened it can look more like medium length hair. Straight Bob A classic, simple no frills bob is the straight bob. With no layers, no texture, no curls or stacking, this look is very basic. It can be cut with bangs if desired, but the general look is one of sleek sophistication. The look is completely symmetrical and lays flat against the head. It can look quite sultry and sexy if done right. Layered Bob This style is also known as a textured bob. Simply stated, this type of bob has more body and movement to give volume. While the straight bob has no layers or volume, the layered bob is all about the extra lift. The extra texture is often achieved by using a razor. Curly Bob With even more texture is the curly bob. The curly bob is full of bounce and volume. It could be layered but it doesn't have to be. This bob is fun and full of life and energy. The curls could be natural or intentionally made with a curling iron or curling tool. The curls can be tight and small or big and loose. There are so many ways a curly bob can look! Modern Bob The modern bob is so 2023. It's what has been trending for bobs in the last few years. And it's THIS bob. While it won't last forever, it is the 'it' style as of late. The modern bob is characterized as casual, cool, soft and feminine. It usually has a slight curl in there and a little volume. It's a simple yet stylish bob that's attractive and eye catching. It's no wonder the modern bob has become so popular. So that's it! 10 bob hairstyles for 2023. Although most of these bobs have been around for many many years, it just goes to show how classic the bob really is. It will never go out of style and there will always be new innovative ways to cut and style a bob. Here's to short hair in 2023. Hair Trends, Women

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