Types of Shag Haircuts, From Short to Long

The shag haircut was very popular in the 90s and it remains one of the only few hairstyles that are still widely known. Features of shag hairstyles are layers around the crown, choppy ends, and lots of texture. This hairstyle also works on almost every hair length and hair texture. In the current world, you do have to pay attention to your shag as some of the shag hairstyles may look visually old due to a large number of layers. For example, if you simply search online for “shag hairstyles” a bunch of 1999 shag hairstyles would show up.

The modern shag

The popular inventor of this type of hairstyle is Alexa Chung who has worn different kinds of it for the last few years. The length of this hairstyle can range from short to long, to shoulder-length or even up to the shoulders and chin. This still looks both classy and mod which depends upon the way it is styled.

Shag with Bangs

The main factor that affects the look of this hairstyle is the cuts. You need to ask your stylist for layering and choppy ends. For the bangs, they are highly suitable for the modern shag hairstyle mentioned above as well. Alexa Chung also spotted this hairstyle in the past that looks stunning on her.

The Mussy Look

Most shag hairstyles are at their best when they are not overly done. Example of how beautiful the Mussy shag hairstyle looks up for the pictures of singer and dancer Julianne Hough.

The long shag

As the name suggests, this shag hairstyle includes having hair a bit longer than another hairstyle in this list. You could look up for pictures of Halle Berry who has rocked a different version of this hairstyle over years.

Short shag

Again, as the name suggests, this is a shag hairstyle that includes very short hair. This hairstyle could also so we called a well-kept longer shag and you could look up for photographs of Jane Fonda who is famous for her shag hairstyles.