Miley Cyrus reveals the reason behind her lockdown mullet 💇♀️
Like many of us, Miley had to embrace the D.I.Y haircuts this year
Last updated 8th Dec 2020
This year we all had to do certain things we had never done before; one being cut and colour our own hair at home due to hairdressers being closed during lockdown.
Well it turns out that even A-list celebrities like Miley Cyrus had to embrace the lockdown haircuts to.
The ‘Midnight Sky’ singer, who has rocked so many hairstyles over the years, has revealed that her latest hair do is thanks to her mum Trish.
While chatting to American TV host, Jimmy Kimmel, Miley revealed that her mum offered to give her hair a trim as her bangs where getting too long during lockdown
Miley's told the story of how her mum Trish said to her "I can cut your hair and I only know how on do one hairstyle. And I have been doing it since 1992 for your dad and your brothers."
Miley’s added “All my mum can do is a mullet, so I had one option and I needed it.”
Miley Cyrus through the years from Hannah Montana to 'Midnight Sky' :
Miley attends a 'Hannah Montana' photocall (2006)
Miley sported a knitted cardigan and brunette hair at a Hannah Montana photocall in 2006.
Miley at the VH1 Big in '06 Awards (2006)
For the VH1 Big in '06 Awards, Miley opted to wear a sparkly top with her hair styled in curls.
'Best of both worlds concert' World Premiere (2008)
For the 'Best of Both Worlds concert' premiere in 2008, Miley showed off darker hair, along with eyeliner for an edgier look.
Miley promotes 'Miles to Go' (2009)
A return to Miley's brunette hair in 2009 as she promoted her autobiography, Miles to Go.
Miley arriving at the 82nd Academy Awards ceremony (2010)
Miley looked glamorous at the Oscars in 2010, choosing to style her hair in an up-do and wear a stunning gown
Miley performing at a private concert (2010)
2010 saw Miley opt for a new look as she dyed her hair a stunning auburn colour.
Miley performing at the MuchMusic Video Awards (2010)
Later in 2010, Miley's hair was blonder as she performed at the MuchMusic Video Awards.
Miley arriving at the 53rd Annual Grammy Awards (2011)
Miley shone as she took to the red carpet in a sequinned dress as she attended the Grammy Awards in 2011.
Miley arrives at Elton John's annual awards (2012)
Miley moved away from her longer hairstyle, showing off this stunning bob in 2012! For Elton John's Aids Foundation party, Miley sported a floor-length Roberto Cavalli gown.
Miley arriving at the MTV Video Music Awards (2012)
A blonder look for Miley as she wore her hair in a quiff style as she opted for a black Emilio Pucci dress with a plunging neckline.
Miley Cyrus attends 'VH1 Divas' (2012)
Miley went for a shorter hairstyle as she attended VH1 Divas in 2012, wearing a black Norma Kamali dress with cut out detailing along the side, whilst also sporting a nose ring.
Miley celebrating PUNK Chaos to Couture (2013)
Miley embraced the punk style with spiky hair, a mesh Marc Jacobs dress and a bold red lip.
Miley arriving at the MTV Video Music Awards (2013)
Arriving at the MTV Video Music Awards, Miley styled her short hair into buns as she wore a crop top and trousers.
Miley performs at the O2 Arena on her Bangerz tour
A sparkly outfit from Miley in the form of this bejeweled ensemble, which is adorned with a pair of lips.
Miley attends the 6th Annual amfAR Inspiration Gala (2015)
Miley styled her hair with a braid and red glittery clip as she attended the amfAR Inspiration Gala in 2015. She also opted for a classic, glossy red lip.
Miley Cyrus backstage at the MTV Video Music Awards (2015)
Miley went for a bold, vibrant pink look at the 2015 MTV Video Music Awards, including a pink pig-themed bow in her hair.
'New Miley' (2017)
A stunning, natural look from Miley in 2017, as she posed in a pink dress with wavy hair.
Miley Cyrus at the 2018 GRAMMYs
Miley went for a black velvet Jean-Paul Gaultier jumpsuit as she attended the 2018 Grammy Awards, as she carried a white rose in support of the Time's Up movement.
Miley Cyrus performs at Glastonbury (2019)
A rocky look for Miley's incredible set at Glastonbury Festival in 2019, as Miley looked incredible in black leather trousers and a white crop top, whilst her hair was styled with a fringe.
Miley Cyrus arriving at the VMAs (2020)
Miley wowed on the red carpet at the VMAs in 2020, sporting a sheer, sequinned Mugler dress, paired with matching gloves.
Miley gets a mullet (2021)
Rocking a mullet, Miley looked incredible in a black tassled dress, opting for a stunning smoky eyeshadow look.
Miley channels her inner rockstar for festival season (Summer 2021)
Miley let her rockier side out with this cool ensemble - sporting a tartan skirt, fishnet tights and a slogan vest top with a chain detail.
The shoulder-length hair returns in blonde and black (2022)
Miley returned to a longer hairstyle as she showed off a blonde style, with strands of black.
Elegant gowns and blonde hair for her New Year Party (2023)
Wowing in a stunning Versace gown with wavy blonde hair, Miley looked incredible whilst hosting her New Year's Party.
Gold Maison Margiela safety pins gown
Attending the Grammy Awards 2024, Miley rocked an intricately crafted gown, made up of gold safety pins, from Maison Margiela - paired with a voluminous hairdo.
Miley's dad, Billy Ray Cyrus, rocked a mullet for years, this led to TV host Jimmy Kimmel asking Miley if her dad was flattered that she got a cut similar to his iconic hairstyle, but Miley insisted that a mullet “is something genetically where it grows longer on the top than in the back.”
The ‘Can’t Be Tamed’ singer then jokingly added that she was born to have a mullet.
The ‘Prisoner’ singer has been promoting her new album, Plastic Hearts, which is currently Number 4 in the UK charts, with a number of live performances where she looks incredible with her new look.
Has Miley brought the mullet back? Will it be the hottest hairstyle of 2021? We will have to wait and see! 👀
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