Short
A short messy shag haircut is ideal for fine or thin hair. It adds volume without weighing down the strands. This style is easy to maintain with just a quick towel dry and scrunch, making it the ideal wash-and-go hairstyle. For a rocker aesthetic, try a blunt shoulder-length shag with bangs. The ash-blonde hue adds texture and emphasizes facial features, while the choppy layers create an urban edge. Ask your stylist to make a long, layered shag with short and medium layers, romantic lengths, and simple ringlets at the ends for an ideal feminine style. When styling this look, use a styling iron to achieve simple curls at the ends.
Medium
Once your hair reaches shoulder length, a messy shag is ideal for creating an elegant yet chic style. This layered haircut features face-framing wispy bangs with graded layers that add volume. Topped off with honey blonde coloration, this stylish and charming shag will bring out the best in both your complexion and eyes. The choppy layers of this medium messy shag style are an excellent way to add texture and volume to thin hair. Additionally, this wavy look makes a perfect option for women with balayage highlights or warm chestnut tones in their locks. Nothing elevates a classic medium shag haircut like adding color. This vibrant ash-blonde hue adds drama, with face-framing bangs for an edged-up style that makes styling simple in the morning and will highlight your natural beauty effortlessly.
Long
A layered shag is an attractive and manageable style. Best for medium to long-length locks, shags with layers can transform them from flat and lifeless into vibrant locks with bounce. Feathering your layers for fine hair adds boho chic style with feminine characteristics, while face-framing streaks add a rock star edge. Adding face-framing bars or dying your locks in bold colors accentuates your unique personality and fashion sense! Farrah Fawcett-inspired mullets combine a blunt cut with a layered shag for maximum definition and volume. Shorter layers frame your face, while longer ones add lift and voluminous volume. Achieve this look by prepping hair with volumizing mousse before blow-drying and finishing off with texturizing spray for extra texture.
Curly
Women with curly hair have many styles when styling their shags. From messy styles like shags and shaglets pinned up or tousled styles with an undone appearance, to modern pin-up looks created by layer cuts at shoulder length. Seek professional advice from stylists for long layers to unfurl curls beautifully while creating stylish pin-up looks. A practical middle part is vital for creating the desired effect and looking more refined. Opt for a light ash-blond shade to further emphasize your locks’ texture and color. If you have medium-thick hair, a layered shag with long front bangs will help frame your face and give a polished appearance to your locks. It also works beautifully if you want to add highlights for extra brightness in blonde waves.
Straight
Straight messy shag haircuts are an effective way to elongate the shape of your face while emphasizing its natural texture. This look works best on women with medium textured locks, but thick locks also work beautifully for this cut. Add an element of magic with balayage or rainbow ombre techniques, and you will receive plenty of compliments about your new amount! For an even sexier version of the shag look, try sporting long curtain bangs like Chloe Grace Moretz. This layered style works particularly well on women with symmetrical facial structures, emphasizing their beauty. Deep side parts add a modern flair to wavy shag cuts. Make sure you use a curl foam or pomade to keep the style sleek and stylish.
