Salad praise: how ice hockey’s ‘lettuce’ hair is winning over Hollywood

The Guardian - World NewsEN 3 min read 100% complete by Chloe Mac Donnell Deputy fashion and lifestyle editorFebruary 21, 2026 at 03:00 PM

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The "lettuce hair" trend, a softer version of the mullet, is gaining popularity, drawing inspiration from ice hockey players' hairstyles. This style features a looser, wavier top, tapered sides, and a feathery tail, resembling leafy greens. Originating in the hockey world where players maintained a toned-down mullet, the "lettuce" is now seen on celebrities like Jacob Elordi and Connor Storrie, and athletes such as skater Ilia Malinin. Hockey players often refer to the hair flowing from under their helmets as "flow," considering it part of their identity. The style is characterized by length at the back and on top, allowing it to be tucked behind the ears. The trend is expected to be showcased during the Winter Olympics ice hockey games.

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Andy Cheung 30% Frederic J Brown 30% John King 50% Sweden ×260% Nackarockers 60% William Nylander 60% Mika Zibanejad 60% Moritz Seider 60% Jacob Elordi 70% Ilia Malinin ×270% Connor Storrie ×275% Markus Ekroth ×280%

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