What is the mushroom haircut?
The mushroom haircut resembles a mushroom cap on a stalk. The hair on the top of the scalp is cut into a thick layer with even edges around the perimeter of the head. Meanwhile, the layers on the bottom are either buzzed or cut close to the scalp.
The mushroom haircut is versatile in length and style. For example, in 2005, rapper Lauryn Hill wore her thick top layer tapered slightly longer in the back with a face-framing fringe in the front. In 2010, singer-songwriter Rihanna embraced a head-hugging, bowl-like version of the mushroom cut.
The mushroom cut is similar to the viral Edgar and Broccoli cuts. All three are considered bowl cuts, so-called because some moms in the 80s would trim their kids’ hair by placing a bowl over their heads and using the edge to guide their scissor cuts. The Edgar haircut is the latest trend among Latino men and boys and is characterized by a blunt fringe, hair on the top of the head, and a low fade in the back. The the Broccoli cut features a mop of curly hair on top of the head, while the back of the head and sides are shaved.
How to Get a Mushroom Haircut
Find an experienced and talented hairstylist. The mushroom cut can look chic or unfortunate depending on how expertly it’s cut. A confident stylist will help you achieve the look you want and reduce the risk that you’ll regret choosing the mushroom style afterward.
Ask for a close cut or fade on the bottom and straight-cut hair on top. Your stylist can add multiple short layers on top to add more dimension or cut them all to the same length to create a more prominent “mushroom cap.” They can also add a fringe or taper the sides to hang slightly longer in the front or back. If there’s a particular celebrity, TikTok creator, or model whose mushroom cut you admire, download a picture or video of them to your mobile phone and send it to your stylist ahead of your appointment. That way, both you and your stylist will have a reference to guide you.
Ask for touch-ups to make the mushroom perfect. For example, if you notice one side looks too long or you don’t like the shape, let your stylist know. Speaking up while you’re still in the salon chair will ensure you leave with results you love!
Mushroom Haircut Styling Tips
Blow dry and brush your mushroom cut to achieve a soft look. This is a quick and easy way to style your hair that recalls 90s mushroom haircut icons like John Stamos from Full House or Rider Strong from Boy Meets World.
Use a flatiron to straighten your top layers for a sleeker mushroom. Then, when you reach the edges of the top layers, turn the flatiron inward to curve them, so that they curl slightly around the perimeter of your head. This style embraces the mushroom cap aesthetic. Remember to apply heat protectant to your hair before using a hot hair styling tool like a flatiron, curling iron, or hair dryer!
Work in texture to make your mushroom look tousled and effortless. Hair textureis a slightly tacky type of hair gel that lets you embrace your hair’s natural look while adding more movement and definition to your layers. The result will look messy, but in a cool, intentional way!
Dry a curly mushroom cut with a diffuser to enhance the curls. Apply mousse before drying to define and hold your curls as well as add volume, and then use hairspray when you’re done to lock the look in place.
Why is the mushroom haircut popular?
The mushroom haircut makes Gen Z kids and teens feel unique. Gen Z wants to appear and act different from their Millennial and Gen X predecessors, and hair is a popular way to stand out.
The mushroom haircut fulfills Gen Zers’ desire for gender-neutral styles. It’s such a versatile cut that men, women, and non-binary identifying individuals all feel comfortable adopting it and adjusting it to their personal preferences.
The mushroom haircut follows the current throwback trend in fashion. Faux fur coats, crop tops, and bowl cuts are trends many Millennials and Gen Xers consider relics of the past. Yet in the 2020s, they’re more “in” than ever!
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