Patrick Hayes, an 11-year-old from Cumming, Georgia, has been cultivating his mullet since he was just 7 years old.
He has proudly earned a spot as a top 100 finalist in the USA Mullet Championship.
This is his debut in the competition, as he shared with Fox News Digital via email.
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“I saw it last year and thought it was awesome. People often say I should be on TV with a hairstyle like this. We thought entering the contest would be a fun experience,” Hayes explained.
Patrick Hayes of Cumming, Georgia, has been growing his mullet since he was 7 years old. (Michael Hayes)
The USA Mullet Championship has transitioned from a local Michigan event in 2020 to a national competition encompassing all states.
Participants across various ages can join the competition in the kid, teen, and adult categories.
According to Hayes, his unique hairstyle often sparks conversations.
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“My friends think it’s pretty great, they’re accustomed to seeing me with it, and I receive countless compliments about it,” he remarked.
“My friends think it’s pretty cool, and it’s how they all recognize me, plus I receive lots of compliments about it,” Patrick Hayes of Georgia conveyed to Fox News Digital in an email. (Michael Hayes)
The iconic “business in the front, party in the back” hairstyle has famously been worn by artists like David Bowie and Billy Ray Cyrus.
A portion of the funds raised from the championship supports Jared Allen’s Homes for Wounded Warriors, a nonprofit dedicated to providing mortgage-free housing to severely injured veterans returning from Iraq and Afghanistan, as stated on the USA Mullet Championship website.
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“I really appreciate that this event supports a wonderful cause—it’s not solely about the mullets,” Patrick’s father, Michael Hayes, told Fox News Digital via email. “It’s such a fun way for him to kick off the school year!”
Patrick Hayes has reached the top 100 contestants in the USA Mullet Championship, having styled his hair since he turned 7 years old. The top three “most majestic mullets” will be chosen on August 28. (Michael Hayes)
The first voting round concludes Tuesday night, narrowing it down to the top 25 contestants.
This year’s event will select the top three “most majestic mullets” on August 28.
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Fox News Digital has reached out to the USA Mullet Championship for further comments.
