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If there’s anything that’s always in style,it’s nostalgia.
Courtesy Wes Sharpton
“Women are tired of being told to hide their natural textures,” she tells Allure.
Learn more about the style making its comeback, ahead.
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What Is a Shag Haircut?
HairstylistOna Diaz-Santinsuggests clients arrive with natural, one-day washed hair thats let down to allow for a proper consultation.
Pok says prices will vary widely depending on the experience of the stylist.
Below are tips on how to style your look, based on your hair texture.
“Next, blow dry your hair using a brush.
Next, straighten the bottom section.
Smooth the remaining hair at a 90-degree angle to avoid adding too much texture to the roots.
Then, add some bends with a curling wand.
“Less is more when curling a shag, so dont overthink it!
She also suggests tapping the ends straight to refine the look further.
Once dry, it’s possible for you to use a pick to add additional volume, as desired.
You’ll probably be needing it.
“It suits absolutely everyone, and it can be adapted to all face shapes and hair textures.
Here, she accentuates the shag look even more with her hair pulled back at the sides.
Soft layering at the crown gives it fullness and shape.”
If your hair is wavy, you’ve got the option to finish by styling with aflatiron.
“confirm to use a heat protective product like theCult and King Setspray,” says Seidel.
Endless Volume
The choppy layers inZendaya’slong and curly shag cut give it mile-wide volume in every direction.
Keep this style looking sleek and shiny with the help of the lightweightOlaplex No.9 Bond Protector Nourishing Hair Serum.
They’rejustover curtain bang length.
(It’s a great wash-and-go cut for this particular hair texture.)
“These will grow into beautiful curtain bangs.
[It gives] multiple looks without the cut in commitment.”
Once all your hair is dry, it’s possible for you to apply a light beveling with aflatiron.
“With this cut, it’s important to not removetoomuch weight from the perimeter,” says Balding.
“It’s a soft shag which is still very versatile.”
To style, air-drying is usually best, Balding notes.
“Personally, I’d cut these curls dry and start with the bangs.
This is because we want to achieve seamless layers, as opposed to shelf-y layers.”
“The new shags are way more layered than what we saw few years ago,” he says.
This updated version has evolved from a super layered bob to a bi-level haircut.
“This dramatic shagmullet(a.k.a.
Seidel notes that using a razor lends to the overall soft piecey effect.
Finish the look with theCult + King Style CreamandJellyand you’re good to go.
Bowl Cut
Can’t decide between a short or long cut?
Heavy Bangs
This iteration of the shag amps up the drama.
Wavy Shullet
Barbie Ferriera is a true hair chameleon, looking great in every haircut she gets.
This wavy, mullet-inspired shag is no exception.
Undone Shag
This just-woke-up look will be forever cool.
Of course styling is a breeze itiscalled the “undone shag,” after all.
Use a round brush for the bangs and crown.
“This is a great option for those nervous to have lots of layers,” says Smith.
Finish the look by giving it a hit ofdry texture spray.
“Diffuse, and then sculpt in the details dry with shears.”
“It’s great for thick hair textures that can handle lots of layering,” she says.
This haircut’s best friend is a 1.25-inch barrelcurling ironwhich you might use to add definition to the pieces.
Just verify to use a heat protectant spray (we like theTresemme Thermal Creations Heat Tamer Leave-In-Spray) beforehand.
The Shaglet
On the fence about committing to a shag?
Go for the shaglet.
Then, style as desired around the face and crown using a wide-tooth comb and your fingers.
Let it air-dry and add a littledry texture sprayto the roots, if needed.
Sharpton notes this cut works for this client because of the softness in the ends.
“It’s not blunt.
