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Short at the front, long at the back – the mullet hairstyle of the 80s and early 90s once worn by pop star legends like Prince and Duran Duran – is making a comeback, more than 30 years later. But don’t expect everyone to be sprinting to the salon just yet. The mullet remains one of the most controversial hairstyles ever, with plenty of folks still giving it the cold shoulder. Plus, its name doesn’t exactly scream glamour. “Mullet” has rather unflattering roots, making it a style that’s as divisive as it is memorable. Mullethead means stupid The word mullet comes from the word “mullethead,” wh…