Rattail (haircut)

Child in the 1980s with a rattail

A rattail is a hair style that is characterized by a long "tail"-like element of hair growing downward from the back of the head. The rattail usually hangs naturally; however, it can be braided, treated as a dread, permed, straightened, or poofed, curled with an iron. In some instances, an individual might choose to grow several tails as opposed to a single very long tail.[1]

The rattail saw a brief period of mainstream popularity during the 1980s and has rapidly fallen out of vogue. However, it has recently[2] seen renewed popularity.

Cultural prevalence

Some punks and rivetheads have been known to sport them also, although in a much more punky style, totally shaven head, except for a tuft of hair at the back, usually dyed in various luminous colours. In Australia it is predominantly associated with the "bogan" subculture, but is prevalent throughout society. It is a very popular hairstyle in New Zealand, especially among boys, and is sometimes combined with shaven sides, a soft mini-mohawk and 'tram tracks' in Maori designs.

Former junior welterweight boxing champion Kostya Tszyu sported a rather famous rattail throughout his career.[3]

In Disney's 2002 animated feature Treasure Planet , Jim Hawkins sports a rattail throughout the movie until the end. [4]

See also

References

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  1. ↑ "Rat Tail Hairstyle". Retrieved February 15, 2010.
  2. ↑ http://www.telegraph.co.uk/men/fashion-and-style/11479824/Is-the-rat-tail-the-worst-mens-hairstyle-ever-making-a-comeback.html
  3. ↑ "Shane Mosley & Kostya Tszyu: Boxing’s Smiling Assassins". Retrieved February 15, 2010.
  4. ↑ http://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-beauty/news/rihanna-debuts-new-rat-tail-mullet-hairstyle-2013208
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