Is a Burst Fade Just a Mullet?
No, a burst fade is not just a mullet. A burst fade is the shape of the fade around the ear. A mullet is a length pattern, shorter in front and longer at the back. They are often combined, which is why people search for a burst fade mullet.
The difference
- Burst fade: the fade curves around the ear. It says nothing about the length at the back.
- Mullet: shorter at the front and sides, longer at the back.
- Burst fade mullet: a burst fade around the ear, with a longer mullet back.
Why they get mixed up
The burst fade leaves the back longer than a normal fade does, so it looks like a mullet from behind. But you can also get a burst fade with a short, tidy back. It is the back length you ask for that makes it a mullet.
What to ask for
- For a mullet: a burst fade with the back left long and textured.
- For a clean version: a burst fade with the back tapered to a short, tidy length.
- For a modern look: a burst fade taper with a soft, blended back.
More on mullets
See our pages on the mullet haircut and the tapered mullet.
Ready for yours? Book a fade online: Mountain View, Sunnyvale or Campbell. You get $10 off your first service when you book online.
Questions customers ask
What is a burst fade mullet?
A burst fade around the ear with a longer, mullet-style length at the back.
Can I get a burst fade without a mullet?
Yes. Ask for the back tapered short and you get a burst fade without the mullet.
Where can I book a burst fade?
Book online at any of our 3 shops in Mountain View, Sunnyvale and Campbell. Hair services run 6 AM to midnight by appointment, and you get $10 off your first service when you book online.
Book Your Burst Fade at Dandies
Pick the shop closest to you. Hair services run 6 AM to midnight by appointment. Customer service is available 24 hours.
Dandies is family owned, with family grooming roots since 1988. Hair services run 6 AM to midnight by appointment. Customer service is available 24 hours.