Archive - Hair-Brained

The Mullet: a short history

The cut is far older than its name

7 hrs ago • John Wood

October 2026

Why can’t I grow my hair long?

The answer is in a timer your genes set before you were born.

Oct 25 • John Wood

Famous hair doesn’t have to be beautiful. It has to be recognisable

Say “the Rachel” to almost anyone of a certain age and they know exactly what you mean.

Oct 19 • John Wood

Why did we lose our body hair but keep the hair on our heads?

We are the odd ones out.

Oct 13 • John Wood

Why I’m writing a book about hair

Welcome to Hair-Brained

Oct 8 • John Wood

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