Shag Hairstyle

During this year the hairstyles that are on trend are mostly interested in the future but here are some trends from the past are coming back for example the shag hairstyle, this hairstyle has a lot of history during the seventies.

The shag was created by Paul McGregor and the hairstyle consists in cutting the hair in layers, these layers are supposed to be in different lengths, cutting the hair in layers help to create a lot of volume in the hair.

The layers in this hairstyle are feathered at top and sides, also they are left all around in upper part of the head and sometimes the barber cut a fringe to the hairstyle, the hairstyle is completely unisex.

The Shag became the trend during the seventies after celebrities like Mick Jagger and Jane Fonda worn it during those years, but the hairstyle came back in the nineties thanks to Jennifer Aniston.

This hairstyle can be worn by any kind of person with any type of hair, so if you are interested in get this hairstyle then keep reading this and find some different ideas of the shag hairstyle.

Shag Hairstyle for Woman

Even though the shag hairstyle is unisex is well known that women became the hairstyle popular among the society and give life to the “bad girl” style, the idea of a woman reckless woman with a fiery look was the final touch for the hairstyle.

If you want to try the hairstyle but you don’t want to lose the length of your hair here, we present you some ideas of long shag that you need to try to give a change to your hairstyle.

Shag with Thick and Wavy Hair

Thinking in how to deal with thick hair is always a problem when you want to decide how to cut it, in fact you can’t try certain types of hairstyles but this is not the case for the shag hairstyle, this hairstyle is perfect for you if you have thick hair.

A long shag can make a huge difference to your hair, besides is a great idea for thick wavy hair it also looks amazing in fine hair, so give a try to this hairstyle, without fear.

The point is to cut the hair in layers in different levels to create a messy hairstyle, the ends of the layers are totally wispy and sometimes they are left as feathers all around the face.

You can add a little bit of color to the hairstyle by dyeing your hair to create some colors shades to your hair, the idea is to have tiers that can show brighter highlights on the upper part of the head and in the lower part of the head some darker lights.

You can put some texture to your hair by blowing dry your hair in all messy style and if you want to maintain the style use some spray to get it all in its place and by creating a sexy hairstyle, we recommend you to not to use a lot of spray because it will give a sticky hairstyle that you for sure don’t want.

Long Shag with Choppy Ends

The shag hairstyle is perfect if you want to highlight your personality, the reason is that the extreme layers most of the time gives the impression of bold and strong personality and also gives the vibe that the woman who use it has a lot of confidence.

This hairstyle will look stunning is a brown hair, because it will be totally sophisticated, this hairstyle is an amazing idea if you are looking to take out a little bit of density from your hair, so is another excellent idea if you have thick hair.

In case you have thin hair, you should avoid the wispy end, but you can try the shag anyways, also this hairstyle will look totally flattering in women who have longer face or a thinner face, this create a full contrast because it will give a rounder silhouette to the face.

The idea of the hairstyle is to create a big variation of layers in different lengths that are cut in choppy ends and give a vibe of security; this hairstyle creates a longer, softer and modern version of very classic shag.

As a final touch you can stylize the hairstyle curling the hair in small sections using a large barrel and to make it look all messy use a comb that has wide teeth, so you can comb the hair until the end and use some salt spray and your waves will have a loose look.

Curly Shag with Bangs

Women with curly hair aren’t always interested in wearing a shag hairstyle, but the truth is that they should wear it, it helps with many things like the density of the hair, also women do not use bangs in her hairstyle.

Using a bang can make a huge change in your face, sometimes it could give a different look to the face and highlight some factions that you already have, the bang is the final touch to a loose ringlet style and a shag hairstyle is complemented with a thin fringe.

The fringe is trimmed carefully following the wave patterns, by doing this you accentuate the natural look of the hair.

The idea is to make layers of hair trimmed in any length in a cascade down effect and by curling the hair and combing it carefully with the help of salt spray you’ll have a curly and bouncy still that will last for days.

Also you can add more style and a beachy vibe if you dyed your hair into lights colors such as blond or platinum blonde, in case you don’t want to dyed all your hair we recommend you to do a balayage, this hairstyle will add light to your hair without sacrificing the health of your hair.

Also, the mixture of these two tones in your head will provide a good base for you to make textured curls, which will make you stun.

Shag Hairstyles for Short Hair

In case you don’t have a long hair, or you want to cut it to make a change in your style, but you want to add volume and style to your hair we present you some stunning ideas of shags that you can try.

Bob Shaggy Hairstyle

We know that shag hairstyle is popular nowadays, this comeback is the most important one from the nineties, in case you have a thin hair or somehow a flat hair this kind of short shag hairstyles will help you a lot to add volume to your hair.

The best type of hairstyle to become a shag is the bob hairstyle, this is a short haircut that needs to be cut in layers so it add a lot of volume to your hair without any effort, the idea is to get a rounded bob cut.

This will make the hair easy to manage and will loo stunning on you and it doesn’t affect your hair type, so give a try.

The rounded silhouette with the clean lines and the slightly tousled image is the marks of the shaggy bob.

Give more color and a vibrant look with a different color such as gold and brown and this will be the sophisticate look you were looking for.

Curly Shaggy Hairstyle

If you like a very short hairstyle then the pixie hairstyle is perfect for you, get a pixie hairstyle that is long enough to be cut in layers in order to give the shaggy appearance you were looking for.

In case your hair is naturally curly then this hairstyle is the one that will highlight your curls, the layers of your hair will curl naturally once it gets dry.

You can help your curl to be more defined if you moisturize your hair with oils and blow your hair dry, also you can slightly comb your curls to get a messier hairstyle that will be totally stunning and vibrant on you.

If you like bangs then get a bang that is just perfect for you and will remark your face factions and will make you look absolutely beautiful.

Shag with Textured Waves

The most wonderful thing about the shag hairstyle is that it has a lot of aesthetic, this aesthetic can change depending on several things the most important one is how the haircut is worn.

Of course and how do you feel with the haircut, if you are confident about your hairstyle then you’ll look completely stunning on it.

Knowing this then you should try a short hairstyle like this one, also put a feminine touch with some textured waves, to put more style to the hairstyle cut it a little bit angled this will give an edgy vibe that nobody could resist.

This hairstyle is the key to have a voluminous hair even though you have thin hair, when you texturize the hair in the upper part of the head you’ll create the illusion you have a thicker hair. The short layers all around the hair help a lot to the volume of your hair.

Also to stylize this hair you won’t need too much, after you wash your hair you’ll have to comb your hair and after that blow dry it until you have the style you want and add some hairspray to get your hairstyle on point.

Shag Hairstyle for Men

We know that women were the one that put-on trend the shag hairstyle, but men can wear this hairstyle too and they’ll look completely handsome without too much effort.

In men the shaggy hairstyle is the reflection of the simplicity, men who wore this kind of hairstyle are always ready for everything without wasting too much time of their lives, this is a messy and casual look.

It will always look good on men, is perfect for any kind of hair type, this is also a low maintenance hairstyle, which means that you don’t need to go that often to the hair salon, in case you’ll like to stylize it you won’t need to much time in the mirror fighting to get it cool for a situation.

It doesn’t matter the occasion if you have an important meeting or a social event; this hairstyle stands for everything you need. In case you are a man that is defined by his indifferent sense of style then the shag hairstyle is the right one just for you.

Shag Hairstyle for Men with Long Hair

Some men enjoy having a long hairstyle and don’t want to try a short hairstyle yet so if you are one of them, we give you some excellent ideas that you could try.

Long Layered Shag

This a shag that is essentially for men who have thick hair and want to reduce a little bit the volume of the hair.

This hairstyle is done by cutting the hair in long layers with the ends cut in a blunter way so the hairstyle will look cleaner; the idea is to cut the hair with shears so it will look more stylish.

If you want to stylize the hairstyle then apply small amount of gel from the scalp of the hair to the end, this way the hair will be in its place and will not become a mess.

After that you’ll have to blow dry the hair while you brush your hair and while you are brushing your hair direct it from side to side.

You can add more gel so they hair the hair will look more brilliant for a formal look; you can make a variation with the hair by combing back the hair with some pomade.

Casual Shag Hairstyle

Like in all the shag hairstyles the hair must be cut in long layers with the help of razors, this will give a deconstructed style in the end of the hair, by removing the blunt from the hair you highlight the shaggy part of this hairstyle.

In case you have a thinner hair, you can try this hairstyle too you don’t have to cut your layers too short the idea is to leave them long with the help of razors or a pair of scissors and in the end make some wispy cuts.

If you want to stylize the hair you won’t need to much, pick a little bit of styling mousse in your hands and spread it in the hair by separating the layers of the hair.

You can add weight to the hairstyle too with the styling cream that also add shine to the hair, in case you don’t want to use the mousse or the cream you’ll have to let your hair dry naturally and then you’ll have to comb it carefully from side to side.

Sleek Shag

This shag brings us back to the end of the nineties were having a shag hairstyle all messy was the trend of the year, this type of hairstyle is better for men who have thin hair.

With the help of scissors or a razor the barber create a deconstructed look, the cut must be done in long layers all around the head and in the edges is supposed to be cut in a wispy way.

You can add a fringe to the hairstyle, if you do the bang must be done to a side of the head to create a side fringe that fits perfectly with shag hairstyle.

To stylize the hairstyle you will need a little bit of styling mousse and you’ll have to spread it in all the head to add some shine and separation to the hair, finish the look by shaking the hair from side to side with the help of your fingers

In case you’ll like to add straight look to your hair, then you should use a small flat iron, use it in the hair and this one will look completely sleek, with a little bit of gel and by blowing dry the hair but while doing it straight down you’ll reach the same sleek hairstyle.

Another option to stylize the hairstyle is with hair mousse, once you have it in your arms spread the mousse in all your hair and make chunky streaks by picking random sections between your fingertips.

Shag Hairstyle for Men with Short Hair

In case you don’t have a long hair but still you want to try a shag hairstyle we present you some ideas of shags for short hair in men.

Shag with Shaved Sides

This hairstyle is one of the most intense hairstyles is the combination of two trends that are very popular nowadays like the undercut, it consists in basically a normal undercut where the sides are shaved and faded.

The upper part of the hair is cut in layers al around to create the shag hairstyle, the shag hairstyle is stylized by using mousse in the upper part of the hair and by combing the hair from side to side while is being blow dry.

Casual Short Shag

As we know the extremes in hair types, for example in the case you have either thick or thin hair, in case you had the second one we have some options for you that can bring your thin hair back to live again.

Cut the side of your hair in middle long but do it in layers with a wispy bang so you can feel completely free and you’ll know that your hair will look amazing again.

Shag with short layers

The idea of a shaggy hairstyle is that men would have an alternative to look on trend without too much effort with this shag hairstyle is possible the hair is cut short on the sides but when the upper part comes, the hair must be cut in short layers with choppy ends.

Shag Hairstyle for Kids

If you are interested in a shag hairstyle for your little kids here, we present you some ideas you can try.

Shag Hairstyles for Boys

Medium length Shag

Boys nowadays have the opportunity to choose a different style for their hair, they can choose for artistic hairstyle that will bring them the opportunity to be more like they think they are.

Of course, this haircut consists in cutting the hair in medium layers and blow dry the hair when is finished to get the messy hairstyle.

Long Layered Shag

If your kid has the facial factions for to try a bang, in this case your little boy has a thick hair and wants a fringe then this is the correct hairstyle for him.

The barber will cut the hair of your boy in long layers al around and will make a completely new bang in the face of your little kid.

After leaving the hair salon you can stylize the hair of your young man with hairspray and with a comb.

Spiky Shag

In this hairstyle you should shave the sides of your young man and let the upper part of the hair long enough that can be cut in layers, these layers will always look messy and free style.

The upper part of the shag hairstyle must be ended in spiky fringes, this will give the idea of a skater hairstyle.

Shag Hairstyle for Girls

Long Layered Shag

This hairstyle is perfect for your girl if she has a thin hair, this kind of haircut will create the illusion that she has a voluminous hair all long.

The layers are cut all long in the hair and after that they are blow dry to create a hairstyle that will look stunning and trendy in your little girl hair.

Short Layered Shag

This short-layered shag is perfect for girls who don’t like long hairstyle, this kind of hairstyle add a lot of volume to the hair of the little princess, the short layers work together with the bob hairstyle and will make it look stunning.

Wavy Medium Length Shag

This shag hairstyle is for medium length hair, the hair in this occasion is cut in medium and long layers to create a voluminous effect in the hair of the little girl, also you can add a fringe to the hair and will make we look on trend.

Stylize the hair of your daughter with the use of mousse before you blow dry the hair.

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