Joe Keery's Mohawk-Mullet Is Pure David Beckham Circa 2002 (Crossed With Benson Boone)

Joe Keery's Mohawk-Mullet Hairstyle Channels Early 2000s Vibes

Stranger Things star Joe Keery addressed the internet's fascination with his large hairstyle in a 2022 interview with The Daily Beast, saying, "It’s just internet fodder that’s carried over and is now attached to me. I can’t really knock it. I have a career, so I have to be like, ‘Who cares? I’ll take it.’ But it’s also not something I care about at all. Still, people seem to really care about it and fixate on it, for whatever reason. It’s so stupid, honestly.”

Keery’s evolving hair has stood out in a world dominated by buzzcuts and traditional short hairstyles. His distinct look has drawn attention, especially after he revealed he doesn't wash his hair, a decision he likely now regrets.

Stranger Things Premiere Reveal

At the Stranger Things premiere in Los Angeles, Keery debuted a fresh hairstyle that blends a mohawk with a mullet. Styled by celebrity groomer Joanna Ford, the look features a short front, top hair styled reminiscent of David Beckham in 2002, and longer hair at the back, evoking Benson Boone’s style.

"Part mohawk, part mullet, the badger-like, blond and brown follicular marvel was an appropriate nod to the Eighties, the decade in which Stranger Things is set."

Styling Inspiration

This hairstyle fits the ‘80s theme of Stranger Things while keeping Keery’s signature edge.

Author's summary: Joe Keery’s new mohawk-mullet hairstyle, styled by Joanna Ford, creatively blends early 2000s Beckham flair with modern twists, perfectly capturing Stranger Things’ retro vibe.

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Esquire Esquire — 2025-11-08