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February 21, 2026
Salad praise: how ice hockey’s ‘lettuce’ hair is winning over Hollywood
Gentler take on mullet has flowed over shoulders at Winter Olympics and is now tossed on red carpets
TL;DR
- "Lettuce hair" is a trending hairstyle, described as a gentler take on the mullet with subtle length variations.
- The style features a loose, often wavy top, softly tapered sides, and a feathery tail, reminiscent of leafy greens.
- Originating in ice hockey where players toned down mullets, the "lettuce" or "flow" style is characterized by longer hair visible under helmets.
- Celebrities like Jacob Elordi, Barry Keoghan, and Harry Styles have been seen sporting variations of the lettuce hair trend.
- The appeal of the style is linked to confidence, with the saying "look good, play good" applying, and some players are experimenting with perms and bleaching.
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