Ash and Nikki discuss the popular haircut trend among teenage boys right now that they've dubbed the "Benson Boonehead" or "Ol' Packer." They describe the style as having lots of volume on top with tight faded sides, looking similar to a mullet or shag. They joke about how it seems like every boy at private school is rocking this look to get around strict haircut policies. Ash and Nikki poll parents, teens and a barber to try to get the definitive name for this style, landing on "modern mullet" or "burst fade." They compare it to other popular cuts like the taper and talk about how TikTok is influencing what teens are asking for at the barber shop these days.
00:45 - Ash and Nikki describe noticing the trend of "Benson Boonehead" haircuts on teenage boys recently02:30 - They explain how the style seems to be a way for private school boys to get around strict hair length rules04:15 - Poll parents and teens on what the official name is for this haircut trend05:30 - A teen reveals "modern mullet" is what kids are calling it06:00 - A barber explains "blowout taper" and "burst fade" are also used names07:15 - The barber describes how teens bring in TikTok inspiration photos08:00 - Differences between the styles like mullet versus short back and sides09:30 - Ash and Nikki recap landing on "modern mullet" as the key name
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