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The shag haircut is very rock ‘n’ rollcasual, mussy, and totally effortless.
The key to this style, explains hairstylist Erin Powers, is thefringe.
“A great shag has got to have the fringe right,” says Powers.
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“If it’s off, then it’s not a shag.”
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Meet the Experts
Erin Powersis a hairdresser with more than 16 years of experience.
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She is based in Tucson, Arizona.
Kari Bennett is a master hair artist and the founder ofAtelier Salonin San Jose, California.
Cropped Pixie Shag
Ginnifer Goodwin proves thatpixie cutscan be shags, too.
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Keep the sides short and the top long and opt for a pomade or balm when styling.
To get this look, ask your stylist to cut choppy layers from front to back.
Here, a deep side part gives a bit more structure to an otherwise mussy cut.
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Since bedhead will always be popular, this look will carry you through another year without looking dated.
(In fact,that photohas over 23 million likes… and counting.)
Baby Bang Shullet
If you’re looking to go edgy with your shag, add baby bangs.
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Use a curly cream or matte pomade to scrunch up your strands and give texture.
You know the look: blow-dried to perfection, with not a hair out of place.
No matter the hair length, a mussy shagsuch as this one on comedian Heidi Gardneralmost always looks better.
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If you have straight hair, ask for choppy ends when you get your hair cut.
Scrunch it and let it air dry.
The singer tapped celebrity hairstylist Sally Hershberger to give her this on-trend cut called the Shaggy Mullet or Shullet.
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Piecey Shag
The shag hairstyle isn’t just for women in their teens and 20s.
The face-framing nature of the cut shows off her face shape and highlights her bright smile.
Wet Look Shag
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We’re loving thiswet-lookbob on Ashley Graham.
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It has an asymmetrical approach, thanks to the parting of her hair.
It’s a stunning look, and the long layers with full bangs are both classy and timeless.
Classic Shag
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Chloe Grace Moretz is nailing the rock-star nature of a shag.
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Here, her wispy, choppy bangs pair perfectly with a loosely waved shag.
Wispy Shag
This wispy, shoulder-length shag features a round shape with lots of layers.
The ends are feathery and so are the bangs.
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Fluffy Shag with Semi-Parted Fringe
Halle Berry has worn different versions of the shag over the years.
Here, she wears a sultry, curly shag.
“It needs to have body and soft texture.
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Letting this style grow longer allows for the curls to perfectly frame her face.”
Add her heavy curtain bangs and off-centered part and we’re racing to the mirror to copy this look.
Expect to pop into the salon every four to six weeks to keep the length short.
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Here, Georgia May Jagger put a fun spin on her signature shag with amillennial pinkhue.
Make like Jennifer Hudson and ask your stylist for an undercut.
As for the rest of your hair, give it a little love with atexture sprayfor mussy definition.
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Actress Natasha Lyonne allows her dyed red locks to look both shaggy and elegant at the same time.
Avoid products like gels, which make your hair stiff.
Instead, opt for styling creams with a medium hold.
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The side-swept bangs are piecey and textured to give the overall look a retro, mod feel.
Take a page out of Jasmine Tookes’s book.
She styles her medium-length ‘do with slight bends and an ear tuck.
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Medium Curly Shag With Bangs
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Zendaya is a bit of a hair chameleon.
Several lighter chestnut highlights draw attention to the shorter layers near the front.
“I’ve seen some amazing curly hair shags that are very soft and wispy,” says Bennett.
This curly shag is all about the volume.
Invest in a good moisturizer and finishing product to combat any frizz.
Straight Shag With Bangs
Who says a shag has to be, well, shaggy?
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Heidi Klum’s straight shag is polished and edgy thanks to a full fringe that just touches her eyes.
The answer is…both!
A classic shag haircut has fringe bangs, however, that haircut has evolved into several other shag styles.
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It has fewer layers than a shag and does not have bangs.
A classic shag, on the other hand, has lots of choppy layers with fringe bangs.
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