With the news of the Gallagher brothers reuniting for an Oasis tour, some barbers are anticipating the return of the iconic 90s mod haircut as fans and style enthusiasts look to channel the classic Britpop look once again.
As the buzz builds towards Autumn 2025, this timeless and versatile haircut is expected to make a strong comeback. "As the excitement builds around the potential Oasis reunion, it wouldn’t surprise me at all to see the 90s mod haircut making a strong comeback. This style is timeless and versatile, especially as we head into Autumn 2025. The beauty of the mod cut is its adaptability—it can be tailored to suit different lengths and textures, making it a great choice for anyone wanting to tap into that iconic look with a modern twist. Just remember, communication with your barber is key to nailing the style," predicts Miles Wood-Smith, Creative Director at Murdock London.
Jonathan Andrew, Fudge Professional Global Ambassador agrees that the return of Oasis will see the return of the mod haircut, citing the recent mullet revival as an indicator of clients’ love of longer hairstyles from the 80s and 90s. “We’re definitely going to see our customers looking to grow, style and reclaim these iconic hairstyles. I think the mod is a cool haircut and we’ve been seeing a nod to this look for a while with the mullet. Guys are going to be far more open to adopting this look – with a modern twist, I expect. This trend will start to trickle its way down as people get more and more excited about the return of Oasis.”
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What is a Mod Haircut?
"The traditional mod cut originated in the 60s,” explains Miles. “It is normally a shorter scissor cut on the sides with a straight fringe and volume up top. There are a lot of different variations to mod cuts in terms of length and texture though, so you can always tailor it to your needs."
When it comes to variations Andrew explains that it’s likely barbers will update with more texture to give it more movement. “You will see people who had mullets previously, trying something different so they’re getting ahead of the trend but keeping it unique to them. We’ll be adapting the style to encourage guys to grow out the sides, but we will keep a lot of length through the sides and the front, whilst adding texture through the top and just making it a bit more of a shaggy, messy look rather than a very straight fringe that the Gallagher brothers had originally.” Andrew goes on to say that with the colder weather round the corner it’s a great time of year for clients to consider the mod. “It’s always great to have shorter hair during those months just because you can deal with the style and keep it in shape a lot longer.”
So what should clients say to their barber to achieve the look? “I think clients should bring pictures with them of mod styles they like,” advises Miles. “We love having pictures because we can really dig into the details of what the client likes and dislikes about certain cuts.” Miles also recommends making sure the client is 100% happy with the plan before any cutting starts – “It’s very hard to put the hair back on once it’s off!”
Want to know how to cut a heavily textured mullet? Read Ryan Lewis’ step-by-step here.
