13 Long Shag Haircuts to Obsess Over
1. The Runway Long Shag Haircut
This runway look is a must-have if you’re looking for something that has a fresh and easygoing vibe. Ed’s tip: Rub hair between your hands to wake the texture up a bit and to create that lived-in appearance.
2. The Faux Shag
Not ready to get long layers? Fake the look to see how it would look by creating long and short waves on your hair with a flat iron. If you prefer to go heatless, large rollers are a great way to test this look as well.
3. The Thin Long Shag Haircut
Have thin hair and love it? This is an example of how you can make the long shag haircut work in your favor. The key is layers, layers, layers when it comes to achieving this simple yet gorgeous style.
4. The Thick Shag
Pair up thick hair with chunky waves on your long shag cut. Top if off with long bangs to create the ultimate boho-chic style. The perfect look for light-hearted and fun personalities who are looking to make a statement with their look.
5. The Curled Shag
The options are endless when it comes to styling your shag haircut. Exchange waves for loose curls instead. top it off with loose curls tailored to the ends of your hair specifically for an elevated effect.
6. The Lob Shag
Have a lob haircut with layers on second-day hair? Use a dry shampoo such as Love Beauty and Planet Coconut Water & Mimosa Flower Dry Shampoo in between washes to add some grit to amp up the look of a shag haircut.
7. The Everyday Long Shag Haircut
Give your hairstyle a new look by creating a long shag inspired style. For texture and hold, spray with TRESemmé Compressed Micro Mist Hairspray Texture Hold Level 1. This will provide you with the long-lasting style of your #hairgoals.
8. Long Shaggy Layers
Add the shaggy effect to your long hair with the use of the backcombing technique on your ends. Curling the ends of your hair is another great way to create a layered effect. To create the ultimate layered affect, comb some of your curls out to create a wavy effect while leaving the best of your curls tighter.
9. The Grunge Effect
Opt for this grungy lived-in texture. Get the most texture with this look by using TRESemmé Dry Texture Finishing Spray. This is the perfect product for adding texture to your hair that can be built up to your desire for the day.
10. Fine Hair Shag
Use long and slightly shaggy layers to give fine hair the appearance of a more voluminous look. Adding in a contrast of light and dark highlight colors that create a natural-looking blend is another great way to add dimension to your look.
11. Extra Long Shag Haircut
Give your long straight hair more body with a shaggy style. Ask your stylist for long layers to create the look. The key for elevating this look is to have several more layers towards the front of your mane as opposed to the back of your mane.
12. Long Shag and Bangs
Add layers for body to your long shag cut and top it off with a fresh cut fringe. Bangs are the perfect way to frame a face, especially for those with longer foreheads. If you don’t want to go for a full-on bangs hairstyle, you can even opt for curtain bangs.
13. Balayage Shag
Add dimension to your long shaggy layers with balayage. a timeless hair color that looks great on a variety of complexions. Also, balayage is the perfect neutral tone for everyday wear.
