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By Harriet Barovick, Alexandra Silver, Frances Romero, Kayla Webley, Dan Fastenberg, Nate Rawlings and Katy Steinmetz Monday, July 19, 2010

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* | What They're Banning in Iran: Finally, one country has taken it upon itself to ban the mullet. In an effort to "halt the spread of unconventional styles" and "fight back against the Western cultural invasion," Iran's Culture Ministry has released an official catalog of government-approved haircuts. What else is out? Ponytails, as well as excessive spikes and gel. (Apparently Iran hates Jersey Shore too.)