Are you ever too old to rock a trendy hairstyle and look absolutely fabulous? The answer is a resounding NO! In fact, some hairstyles seem to get better with age, and one such timeless classic is the shag haircut. From iconic cuts to modern interpretations, get ready to discover how you can embrace your inner beauty and flaunt it with flair!
1. Shattered Pixie Mullet
This style by Melody Larissa, the stylist and owner of Beauty Methods salon in Columbus, Ohio, is the ultimate blend of edgy and chic. It features a textured pixie cut in the front and cascading, mullet-inspired layers in the back. This hairstyle adds a playful, carefree vibe to your look.
2. Shoulder-Length Shag for Thinning Hair
“The cut was created with the Carving Comb to add texture where needed to fool the hair to look thicker,” explains Lynn Felix, the hairstylist at Ryan M.Scottsdale in Scottsdale, Arizona. She also suggests using a scalp serum to boost the growth and strength of your hair.
3. Short Hairstyle with Shaggy Bangs
Not only do shaggy bangs give your fine hair some awesome volume, but they also bring a flirty bounce that really sharpens up your face shape!
4. Short Shag Makeover
Transitioning from a bob to a short shag with bangs adds oodles of texture and a playful edge to your style. It boosts volume, eases maintenance, and infuses your look with a fresh, sassy vibe.
5. Blonde Shaggy Pixie Bob
Short shag hairstyles offer older women a youthful, low-maintenance, and stylish look. This shaggy bixie boasts volume and texture, helps hide grays effortlessly, and exudes a carefree charm that complements the beauty of age with flair.
6. Shoulder-Length Shag with Graphic Fringe
This shag by Local Honey stylist Taryn Sneed combines the fun, choppy layers of a shag with a bold, statement-making fringe that frames your face with creative flair, adding an edgy yet friendly touch to your style.
7. Platinum Blonde Layered Bob
Opting for a layered bob adds texture, movement, and volume to your hair. With its breezy, effortless charm, this style by George the Salon stylist Maud offers a fresh, lightweight, and airy look that’s perfect for embracing a carefree, radiant you.
8. Soft Feathery Shag
If you love that soft, feathery finish on a shag cut, ask your stylists for point-cutting and slide-cutting techniques. They help to remove bulk, add texture, and create delicate, wispy layers that give the hair a light and effortlessly chic appearance.
9. Medium-Length Shag with Balayage
Complement your medium-length shag with a flattering shade of blonde for a sun-kissed, low-maintenance charm. The hand-painted highlights add dimension, depth, and a lived-in look to the layers, enhancing the shag’s texture and movement with a natural appeal.
10. Razor-Cut Silver Shag
A razor cut on a shag brings a fun and texturized look to your straight hair. It creates soft, feathered ends, enhances movement, and adds a slightly edgy character to your shag style, making it easy to maintain and a joy to style.
11. Medium Shag for Wavy Hair
“I love how her face is instantly brightened with the bangs and face frame,” shares the creator of this fabulous look Savanna Ford. Notice how the beautiful wavy texture stands out with a bit of face-framing.
12. Short Razor-Cut Shag for Curly Hair
Austin hairstylist Sara Cottrell used her trusty razor to unlock the curls and shape and then gently diffused it for that perfect separation and volume boost.
13. Shaggy Bob Haircut
A shaggy bob is a wonderful, low-maintenance choice for older women. Its effortless texture and versatility make styling a breeze, and it beautifully complements the active lifestyles of mature ladies.
14. Disconnected Shag for Straight Hair
This disconnected shag is a fantastic choice for those who crave a modern urban look. It incorporates choppy layers of varying lengths that create a slightly messy, lived-in look. This edgy style brings a casual aura, reflecting the vibrant energy of city life.
15. Soft Shaggy French Bob
Los Angeles haircutter Rae Steele attained that soft shaggy finish on a French bob with feathery layers and texturizing. This adds movement and a laidback quality to your hairstyle, creating an effortlessly chic look.
16. Sassy Textured Pixie for Silver Hair
With its playful layers and gentle spikes, this textured pixie celebrates your natural silver hue. It’s the epitome of charm and chic and proves that age and attitude go hand in hand.
17. Fluffy Short Brunette Shag
The fluffiness of this soft brunette shag creates a harmonious blend with the first silver strands. This style adds volume and texture, enhancing the natural beauty of your hair, and making it a wonderful choice to showcase those initial hints of wisdom and grace.
18. Long Shaggy Pixie
“A soft and elegant cut that’s just the right length with texture and volume,” describes her creation Audrey Ligon, the senior stylist at Lumine Salon in Kansas City. And we are definitely here for it!
19. Wolf Cut for Wavy Hair
A wolf cut complements wavy hair beautifully. It adds a relaxed, shaggy charm, enhancing your hair’s natural texture and movement. This low-maintenance style by Margo Jane, the master stylist at Meraki Hair Lounge, offers an effortless look that’s perfect for showcasing your wavy locks.
20. Wispy Silver Shag
This wispy shag hairstyle does a great job of showcasing the extra texture you’ve got going on! Hairstylist Scott from Propaganda The Salon in Portland, Oregon, carved tons of feathery layers to highlight the beauty of silver tresses.
21. Shag with Highlights for Wavy Hair
Atlanta hairstylist Paige McNeil worked with her client’s natural wave pattern to emphasize the flow and texture of this haircut. We absolutely love how the highlighted locks add texture to this shaggy hair.
22. Charming Long Shag with Bardot Bangs
Long shag hairstyles take a glam turn with Bardot bangs. These cascading layers and bangs by hair artist Sal Salcedo frame the face like a boho dream. It’s an effortlessly chic look that’s all about free-spirited, carefree beauty.
23. Shaggy Mullet for Fine Hair
To give a shaggy mullet cut more volume with fine hair, opt for feathered layers and use texturizing products. This approach adds depth and movement, creating the illusion of fuller, thicker hair.
24. Salt-and-Pepper Short Textured Shag
If you are looking for a sassy yet low-maintenance hairstyle, this gem is for you! With crisp textured layers and that distinctive mix of silver and dark hues, it adds character and charm to your look.
25. Long Curly Shag
Stylist Stephanie Carrillo from Modest Spot Salon in San Clemente, California, accentuated big, beautiful curls in this stunning look. The cascading layers and large curls create an effortlessly chic style that’s all about embracing your natural, lively texture with grace and confidence.
26. Medium Shag with Pointy Micro Bangs
Medium-length shag hairstyles turn bold with a blonde hue and short-cropped bangs. This playful style by stylist Leah Billingsby from Part-Time Lover Salon in Nashville combines versatile layers with edgy accents for a daring look that embraces your unique personality.
27. Contemporary Shag for Straight Hair
This shag for straight hair oozes a contemporary vibe by incorporating clean, precise layers that add structure and depth. It maintains a sleek yet relaxed appearance, making it a timeless yet on-trend choice.
28. Silver Medium Shag with Arched Bangs
Arched bangs enhance this silver shag haircut by adding a touch of chic sophistication. They frame the face with a soft curve, lending a polished and modern flair to the overall look.
29. Blonde Shag with Shadow Roots
Brazilian stylist Sergio Augusto from Retro Hair salon went for shadow roots to add depth and contrast to a blonde shag, making it look more dynamic and trendy. This technique creates a rooted effect, elevating the style with dimension.
30. Long Shag Mullet
Curly hair and a shag mullet cut are a fantastic match! The curls add a playful, carefree texture to the layers, enhancing the mullet’s charm and creating a lively look that’s full of personality.
You’ve just unlocked the secret to timeless allure with these fabulous shag hairstyles! Whether you’re a fan of short and sassy or long and layered, there’s a shag cut that’ll suit your unique style. So, why wait? Go ahead and embrace the ageless magic of shag hair and let your confidence shine through!
