The Shag Haircut is Back: Revamp this Classic Hairstyle for a Modern Look

The shag haircut is a classic hairstyle that has been around for decades. Known for its layered and textured look with a choppy and messy appearance, celebrities like Jane Fonda, David Bowie, and Farrah Fawcett have sported this hairstyle. 

This article will explore the shag haircut, including its origin, and learn how to cut and style a modern version of this classic hairstyle.

The shag haircut became popular during the 1970s, during the era of the hippie movement. Charlie’s Angels made the shag trendy, while Farrah Fawcett’s shag haircut became an iconic look of the decade. At the time, the shag was considered revolutionary because it deviated from traditional, structured hairstyles of the past. 

The shag was about embracing natural texture and movement, with layers and choppy ends adding volume and dimension to the hair. This style was perfect for the free-spirited and rebellious youth culture of the time, who wanted to reject conformity and express their individuality through their hair.

Today, the shag haircut has evolved but remains a popular style. When cutting and styling a modern version of the shag haircut, keep a few key elements in mind:

• The shag is all about layers, plenty of them. The layers should be choppy and textured, with shorter layers around the crown and longer layers towards the bottom.
• Bangs, also known as the fringe, are another hallmark of the shag haircut. You can choose to have long, wispy bangs that blend into the layers or a curtain fringe that frames your face.
• Consider your face shape when choosing the right shag haircut for you. A shaggy bob with bangs or a shaggy pixie cut with side-swept bangs is excellent for a heart-shaped face, while a shag haircut with a curtain fringe is perfect for a square face shape. A long shag haircut is ideal for a rectangle face shape.
• The shag haircut should have a lot of texture. You can achieve this by using a razor or texturizing shears. Working from the inside out, use notch and deep point cutting to create an illusion of soft, seamless texture.
• The length of your shag haircut can vary but generally falls between the chin and shoulders, allowing for plenty of movement and volume in your hair.

Once you have your shag haircut, it’s essential to know how to style it. The key is to embrace the hair’s natural texture and enhance it with the right products. Here are some of the recommended styling products for the shag haircut:

• Use COLURE’s Body Volume Mousse to help give your hair body fullness. Apply it onto damp hair and scrunch with your hands to create volume and texture.
• COLURE’s Strong Hold Finishing Spray will give hair a touchable and soft texture that is perfect for the shag. Spray it on dry hair and style. 
• Use COLURE’s thermal spray plus on straight hair that is thin, fine, or thick so it holds throughout the day and eliminates frizz. Hold 8-10 inches away from the hair and spritz every layer in a circular motion. Air dry or use a diffused blow dryer.
• Use COLURE’s Curl Wave Styling Cream if you have curly or wavy hair with natural volume. Add a dollop onto your palm and rub your hands together. Work it into the damp hair section by section, air dry, or use a diffused blow dryer.

In conclusion, the shag haircut is a versatile and playful style that has stood the test of time. From its rebellious roots in the 1970s to its current popularity, the shag remains a hairstyle.