50 Trendy Medium Shaggy Haircuts for a Fresh Look

When clients sit in my chair and tell me something like, “I want something shaggy”, I usually ask them to elaborate. This is because the word shaggy means many things in this context. Some may have the image of Stevie Nicks in mind, while others may think of that unbrushed French girl from Instagram. Mid-length shag is one of the most versatile hairstyles for your hair type and length. It doesn’t matter how fast your hair grows because it avoids the awkward stages, and is low upkeep but high gain.

The shag has been used in many different eras, but this is one of the best because it has become less about perfection. Most of my clients with mid-length shags want to have what I call “intentional disorder” with unevenly cut layers and spaced ends, and bangs that are more relaxed. One of my clients finally agreed to get a proper mid shag after over ten years of having the same long layers and she texted me a couple of days later telling me that people she didn’t know had complimented her hair. It was the first time that had ever happened. A good shag is supposed to give your hair a personality and that is exactly what this one did. It was no reflection on the previous cut, but rather an indication of the personality that this new one had.

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Textured Medium Shag with Beachy Waves
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#1: Textured Medium Shag with Beachy Waves


This is one of those cuts that gives the impression that you’ve just arrived from a warmer and more thrilling location than where you truly are, which is, of course, the intention. The layers let the hair move at the mid-lengths so the waves have somewhere to go. If your hair is fine to medium, this type of haircut will make it look like you have 30% more hair. You honestly don’t need to do anything else other than a bit of light mousse scrunched in while it’s damp, and you can leave it to dry.

Playful Brunette Shag with Curved Bangs
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#2: Playful Brunette Shag with Curved Bangs


These before and after pics tell you what good length alone does and what a good cut can do. The straight, pre-styled version is perfectly fine, but it isn’t really saying anything. Once those waves and that shape come in, the whole thing has a point of view. Those curved bangs are doing something really clever, they soften everything across the forehead without reading as heavy, which is really hard to achieve and worth seeking someone good to do. I would recommend this sort of cut to someone who is looking to change but is too shy to go for anything too extreme.

Casual Curly Bob with Feathered Fringe
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#3: Casual Curly Bob with Feathered Fringe


Even the smallest amount of wave in your hair makes this cut work for you. The bangs are lightly foathered so they dont get heavy, which is important because thick bangs on a curly bob and different haircut by the end of the day. Best case scenario, this looks unstructured. Like you have more important things going on than spending 40 minutes with a round brush. And you’re correct. The bangs are the only part that requires some maintenance. A trim every couple weeks keeps it from crossing the line from effortlessly cool and just scruffy.

Retro-Inspired Mocha Shag with Blonde Tips
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#4: Retro-Inspired Mocha Shag with Blonde Tips


This wig gives me a lot of good energy from the 70s! The mocha base with blonde tips gives 70s vibes without looking like a costume. The choppy face-framing pieces near the bangs help break up the forehead, especially for those with heart-shaped faces. This will work best on thin hair since the layers will create volume in all the right places. If you want a more intentional look, keep those ends fresh every 1-3 months, and apply some texturizing spray through the layers to finish it off.

Chic Curly Shag with Soft Bangs
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#5: Chic Curly Shag with Soft Bangs


Rather than fight against the hair’s natural texture, I want to see more curly clients embrace it. This cut flows with the hair’s natural curly pattern and creates a fun shape. The soft bangs also help to frame the face without competing with everything else that’s happening. There’s a fantastic layering technique done here that really defines the curls more, increasing the individual bounce each curl has. Yes, it does sound ‘fussy’, but it equates to less obstruction in both bulk and definition. All you would need is a curl cream but to be completely honest, the more hair you have, the more you’re going to have to decide how much volume you’re willing to live with on a Tuesday morning.

#6: Charming Chestnut Shag with Feathered Bangs


Your chestnut color looks rich and high-end, but because they kept everything natural, your roots won’t be making announcements for a while. Natural Feathered bangs soften angular features and keep the whole look from getting too fussy. The layers instill a sense of movement making things interesting, but they are all very low maintenance. I will say the only downside is bangs like these do require to be shaped pretty regularly (every 3-4 weeks) if you want to keep them looking this clean. It’s the trade off but for this cut, it’s justified.

#7: Chic Espresso Waves with Wispy Fringe


The espresso color gives the right effect for a good dark shade by making the wave pattern more obvious and providing dimension to the entire cut that a lighter shade would not have done. The wispy fringe is a nice touch to soften the look considering the waves are very structured, and is likely going to be best on thicker hair types that have some natural volume. The waves will pull the eye horizontally across the face instead of vertically down toward the jaw, which makes this look subtle and flattering on most face shapes without having to design anything specific.

Bouncy Natural Curls with Luminous Depth
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#8: Bouncy Natural Curls with Luminous Depth


Curls need minimal maintenance when they are cut to this length. The layers that frame the face gently soften the overall look without creating that triangle shape that happens with curls at shoulder length. These subtle highlights also enhance the backlit effect as they catch the light. The greatest challenge with this cut is managing the frizz, so your routine will be more important than the style. Once you set up a system, it is really not as high maintenance as it seems. A good leave-in product, and the use of a diffuser on wash days should do the trick. This cut may appear high maintenance, but it is actually not.

Effortless Chestnut Curls with Face-Framing Bangs
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#9: Effortless Chestnut Curls with Face-Framing Bangs


The chestnut color brings warmth to the hair cut. The bangs that frame the face are appropriate for someone with a round or oval face. The cut and color is designed to work with the texture of the hair so that it doesn’t feel heavy. If you have fine hair, you might like to use some styling product to achieve this level of volume.

The style is also versatile and ages well. It will look great on a variety of people without requiring a lot of changes.

Chic Auburn Lob with Peppy Peach Tips and Fringe
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#10: Chic Auburn Lob with Peach Tips and Fringe


This color choice shows confidence. The auburn to peach color will capture attention, but because it fades, people won’t look at it and think, ‘wow, that’s weird.’ With the length also kept to lob territory, it makes it feel more wearable than editorial. The medium density and straight texture, it won’t be too hard to maintain. The bangs draw focus to the eyes, but peach pulls focus to the hair. Given that fashion colors last 5-6 weeks, this will require regular salon visits to stay looking good. The angles here are ideal for rounder face shapes because they create length through the face.

#11: Casual Curly Bob with Natural Volume


The slight asymmetry in this haircut brings one of a kind quality without being noticeable. For those with natural curls and dense hair, this slightly varying length looks way more interesting than a cut that tries to be even. These layers are more about working with the hair as is rather than trying to alter the shape, which is most desirable with this amount of natural texture. Out of all the hair products you have, anti-frizz is going to be the most important. You’ll also have to pay attention to styling since humidity will impact how your hair looks. The length is functional since it is short enough that it won’t be a struggle to manage, but also long enough that it can be tied back.

Effortless Light Blonde Cascade with Soft Waves
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#12: Effortless Light Blonde Cascade with Soft Waves


The sandy blonde lightens to a more natural light brown at the roots. The color is expensive looking and is purposely designed to grow out well. Smart for a color to do. Soft cascading waves create this cut to have a relaxed quality that doesn’t need a lot of fuss, maybe a bit of scrunching while it air dries and that’s it. The cut is most ideal for medium to thick hair. It’s the best by far for volume control. The lighter ends will need maintenance to keep the sun-kissed look before it slides into a grow out look but the roots will buy you time between appointments more than a full highlight.

#13: Sun-Kissed Chestnut Shag with Soft Fringe


For soft and fine hair, I’ve noticed how blended layers add body without the choppy over-layered effect that can make fine hair look even thinner. Plus, the fringe is wispy enough to work with the texture instead of against it. The chestnut brown with warm highlights creates the illusion of more density and dimension. A reshape is recommended every couple of months because with fine hair, you see the end of a haircut’s life quicker than you do with coarser textures, but this style is more low-maintenance between appointments.

#14: Voluminous Dark Shag with Feathered Bangs


This is the layered cut for your thick, wavy hair that really provides the weightless feel without losing the beauty in thick hair. The thickness and fullness of thick hair will always be beautiful, and it will always be noticeable with such stunning dark color. The softness and frame that the feathered bangs provide across the forehead blended and suited with most face shapes. The color darkens and showcases each and every sculpted contour of the layers. Staying on top of the regrowing weightless feel is crucial so be sure to come in for regular thinning to keep it airy rather than shapey.

Textured Copper Shag with Bangs
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#15: Textured Copper Shag with Bangs


The dark copper color complements cooler skin tones because it provides a natural warmth to the overall appearance, plus it works nicely with the layers. The mix of mid and shorter lengths accentuates the curl creating so much volume, even if the hair is fine. And of course a shag is good if you can air dry and go. The bangs really soften the face and the overall effect. You will need to keep this up though, every six weeks at least, because those layers really can grow together and then you lose the point of the cut.

Elegant Dark Waves with Subtle Layering
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#16: Elegant Dark Waves with Subtle Layering


The subtely is what really makes this one special. The layers create movement without any overall disruption, and the asymmetric front pieces flatter oval and heart shapes without looking like they are trying to correct anything. This is a shoulder cut that grows out/grows out beautifully, and I always think that is worth mentioning because not every cut does. You will have to invest time into the waves – a wave spray and about five minutes of hand work should do the trick. This is a sophisticated cut disguised as a simple one.

Effortless Chestnut Waves with Swooping Fringe
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#17: Effortless Chestnut Waves with Swooping Fringe


This hairstyle offers a long sweeping fringe designed for rounder face shapes. The fringe provides face elongation, but it is not directly obvious. The chestnut color adds richness, helping the layers become more textured and dimensional, as opposed to having a flat single-process color. The layering technique in this style are deliberate in the removal of weight, to achieve movement without the bulk. For medium to thick hair the waves do require some maintenance to appear intentional, but the styling itself is fairly easy. A good quality curling wand, and a few minutes should do the trick.

#18: Deep-Black Voluminous Curls with Classic Bangs


The natural texture here is doing what I would say 90% of the population would need three products to achieve, which is frankly enviable. Those medium length, deep black curls are perfectly bouncy without being unmanageable, and the eyebrow grazing bangs gently soften heart and oval shapes. The contrast with that dark color and the skin is striking but also means you’ve made the commitment; going lighter from this base is an entire project. For drying, a diffuser is really essential here to keep the curl pattern intact, rather than stretching everything out. This is one of those cuts where after it’s cut well, the less you do to it, the better it looks.

Messy Chestnut Waves with Fringe
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#19: Messy Chestnut Waves with Fringe


The best part about this haircut is that it looks great after you’ve completely zoned out for about 10 minutes. The way the back is cut works best with medium density hair. It’s also great for hair that is a bit wavy as it can achieve that perfect slighly messy look. The bangs also work great on ovate and heart shaped faces because they also help to soften those features and they do it without making the face look smaller. The bangs do require maintenance and will need to be cut to keep the length where it should be, but overall this is a great low maintenance cut because it’s designed to look a bit undone. Once the hair is done the look is effortless and can be perfect for brunch or dinner.

Soft Auburn Waves with Delicate Fringe
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#20: Soft Auburn Waves with Delicate Fringe


The auburn shade brings out the details of the curl pattern, and warmer shades will always make waves and curls appear and pop more, creating visual texture even before any styling. The soft fringe is cut to blend in with the rest of the hair, so instead of sitting apart, that integration is what creates the organic feel. This shape is versatile for medium density hair. The honest truth is that keeping curls like these defined without frizz does take some work. A good leave in and knowing when not to touch your hair while it dries will get you most of the way there.

#21: Soft Natural Brunette Waves with Subtle Highlights


The way these highlights blend is so natural and seamless, it almost looks like the sun is reflecting off of the hair and that is the desired effect. With the highlights, there is no added maintenance required like with traditional larger highlights, yet they still offer the skin and hair, the dimension and glow. The softness of the face framing layers is just right, so they don’t cross the line into looking overly sculpted, and they are very versatile for oval and square face shapes. It really is one of those wash and wear looks, although a bit of styling cream will help to hold the definition of the waves right through the afternoon when they start to relax.

Golden Auburn Waves with Curtain Bangs
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#22: Golden Auburn Waves with Curtain Bangs


This golden auburn color looks warm and vibrant, and still manages to look natural which is a difficult balance to achieve. The curtain bangs are the true standout. They soften and frame the face in a way that blunt bangs or no bangs do not. This type of cut is ideal for thick hair. The layers provide movement and lightness so the hair does not feel heavy. If you have fine hair, you can expect to have to use a lot of volumizing product to get the same look. With the right hair texture, this is a really low maintenance cut to wear and look good with.

Warm Auburn Bob with Soft Textured Ends
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#23: Warm Auburn Bob with Soft Textured Ends


The ends that have been soft-textured make it so that this isn’t just a regular bob. Instead, they offer movement that blunt ends would cause everything to stagnate, and on hair that is thin to medium density, these textured ends provide a greater illusion of more hair. The warm auburn shade also is root friendly since warmer shades show roots less harshly than cooler tones. Nonetheless, the hue will fade in a predictable way so expect color appointments to keep this level of depth every 6-8 weeks. If you want a style that you literally can get up and go without any maintenance, this is the one. It’s structured enough to look intentional, but requires zero effort.

#24: Brunette-to-Blonde Ombre Curls with Full Bangs


The great thing about bangs is how they can be paired with nearly any hairstyle, especially voluminous curls! With bangs, there is a clean and precise look that juxtaposes the loose and free-flowing style of the curls. If you look closely, the ombre color effect showcases the depth of the hairstyle, especially with the darker color at the top. The light color at the ends allows the curls to open up and flow. The overall cut is great for softer, rounder face shapes, and the added length on the sides will create a more balanced look, too! The best part about ombre for this style is that you can have root growth, and it won’t be a deadline for your hair touch up! However, with the curls, you will need to maintain them as they will go from defined curls to more of a straight look by the end of the day.

Effortlessly Tousled Brunette Shag with Side Fringe
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#25: Effortlessly Tousled Brunette Shag with Side Fringe


This haircut has some clever asymmetrical detailing. It works especially well for round and square face shapes as it creates an off centre focal point that draws the eye diagonally, rather than across the wider face sections. The layering highlights the natural wave of the hair, and the style really lives up to the “wash, scrunch and go” description given to so many looks. If you have really straight hair and are hoping for a low maintenance style, this is not the look for you. Achieving that effortless texture will require sea salt spray and a good amount of scrunching, so prepare yourself for more than the typical wash and go.

Copper Waves with Soft Side-Swept Bangs
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#26: Copper Waves with Soft Side-Swept Bangs


The copper color is lovely, and the bangs do an excellent job of softening the look, and the hair waves do add some character to the whole thing. I will say, the bangs will need daily upkeep to get them to sit just like this. For medium to thick hair, you’ve got volume, so no need to start from zero in the morning. You’ll need a curling iron or rollers to get the waves, unless you have a lot of natural curl, but the shape of this cut is nice enough that you won’t really need to.

Textured Medium Shag with Flicked Ends
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#27: Textured Medium Shag with Flicked Ends


Flicked ends add a playful touch to a standard shag; they also reflect the light and make the hair move (even when it’s still). When it comes to fine/medium hair, the layering provides volume around the mid-lengths and crown. The added golden balayage lightens the dimension of the hair without the streaky look from careless highlights. There’s some upkeep to make the flicked ends look intentional; if you enjoy the time spent with a round brush, you’ll definitely enjoy this cut!

Modern Layered Shag with Subtle Highlights
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#28: Modern Layered Shag with Subtle Highlights


Here, the layers work to lighten the appearance of the face and add bulk and roundness to the shape. The highlights are just the right touch when it comes to dimension. Also, since the highlights are not fully coloured, this means you will have no maintenance! This cut will also work for fine to medium hair as you will gain volume and movement. One thing to note is that soft, blended layers generally lose their shape a lot quicker than more defined layers. This means you will likely have to get more regular trims for it to look intentional.

Chic Textured Shag with Subtle Layers
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#29: Chic Textured Shag with Subtle Layers


Resting on the shoulder, this length grazes the collarbone and has an understated flattering quality. The soft subtle layers keep this look from feeling over graduated like some shags can fall victim to. These natural soft waves create an ease that styled waves will never replicate. This shape works particularly well on fine to medium density hair as it does not rely on bulk to finish off the look. For a ‘done’ look, a little texture paste warmed between your palms and worked through the ends is about all this needs.

Stylish Medium Shag with Soft Layers
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#30: Stylish Medium Shag with Soft Layers


We cut face-framing layers to promote the natural waves of the hair instead of creating an artificial shape. This is why it looks so effortless and not styled within an inch of its life. The rich dark tones add depth in a way that allows each layer to be seen individually in a way that lighter colors may not achieve as easily. For medium to thick density, this cut allows you to keep a polished look while still feeling lived-in. Those layers do need regular maintenance to keep their shape evened out, probably every eight weeks or so, but in between appointments this is genuinely a style that works with you.

Textured Medium Shag with Soft Layers and Volume
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#31: Textured Medium Shag with Soft Layers and Volume


The sleek and dark tone brings a contemporary texture to the cut. The layers are intended to enhance volume for fine to medium density hair. Layers are focused throughout the crown and mid-lengths instead of evenly adding volume everywhere. The cut beautifully frames the face regardless of shape and size. The combination of varying lengths and layers hits that universally flattering sweet spot. The initial styling means a lot, top section round brushing on blow dry days will provide that lifted shape for the week.

Textured Medium Shag with Subtle Movement
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#32: Textured Medium Shag with Subtle Movement


Soft wave cuts look natural and not too structured. This type of cut gives movement and dimension to your hair, especially fine to medium hair. With this type of hair, over-textured cuts are bad. The subtle, soft waves look good and change the shape of your hair without too much commitment. For this cut, you should do a deep conditioning treatment once a week so the definition of the waves and health of the hair are maintained. If you don’t, dryness can make this cut go terribly wrong. This look is versatile in a good way and looks like you on a good day. It doesn’t look like someone else.

#33: Softly Textured Shag with Silver Highlights


Silver highlights offer a fresh alternative to traditional cheeky blonde and caramel highlights. They show a unique way to refresh a style and look stunning when the light reflects off the silver highlights. This cut adds volume for fine to medium density hair due to the layering and the cut as opposed to just relying on the hair to do it. For oval and heart-shaped faces, it provides a nice frame without closing the shape. It’s that sort of style that makes people ask you if you’ve done something without being able to put their finger on it.

#34: Warm Copper Shag with Soft Waves


When considering copper as a hair color, the first thing worth examining is how copper appears in natural light. This is one of the most stunning shades as it gives off a warm glow, almost bordering on orange, which is where most coppers draw the line. Soft waves create movement in the hair and are a great way to style medium to long hair. This is far from the most simple way to style your hair. The layers do a great job whether it’s worn down or half up. This style gives the right amount of volume for finer hair and the right styling. Length is important, and an honest convo around coloring is coppe does not last very long in comparison to most hair color families. If you find yourself falling in love with this color, you best be ready to book those touch up appointments.

#35: Textured Medium Shag with Subtle Highlights


The hair sits just above the shoulders. It gives you that length which is great to have some hair to play with, but isn’t long enough to make maintenance a project. The highlights are designed to look as natural as possible and weave through the layers to enhance texture and dimension. The hair waves natively work beautifully with the layering, and complement each other. Hair of fine to medium density will have added fullness due to the layers, and added weight. The cut does the majority of the work. Some styling is necessary to make the texture look intentional, but the effort is minimal.

#36: Softly Textured Medium Shag with Subtle Layers


This is the kind of cut that helps a lot of issues quietly without having to do any work. The not-so-obvious layers add shape without making it thinner, and the versatile length suits most people. The shape created for fine to medium density hair creates a lot of movement while also looking polished. It is recommended to use some sort of light texturizing product to bring out the layers, like during the time between showers, but the cut isn’t really high maintenance. It looks good and it is practical, which seems like an easy thing but is really a lot harder to achieve than most of the dramatic things people ask for.

Softly Layered Shag with Natural Movement
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#37: Softly Layered Shag with Natural Movement


I love how this falls right below the shoulders, and the gentle layering provides fine, smooth hair with shape and form that hair would lack without the layering and weight. This cut also provides a lovely frame for both oval and heart-shaped faces, and the natural, subtle shine that finer hair has works to reflect light along the layers as well. If you don’t want to put too much effort into styling hair in the mornings, this cut is ideal, and with just a bit of product at the ends of your hair, you can prevent the layers from going too flat by the end of the day.

#38: Dynamic Textured Shag with Soft Face-Framing Layers


This hairstyle is designed perfectly for wavy textures as it accentuates the natural waves instead of trying to create the texture. The framing layers around the face are soft and relaxed and structured enough to complement oval to round shapes of the face. This hairstyle gives an effortlessly youthful look which distinguishes a good shag hairstyle from a bad one. This is a shag that needs to be kept up with regularly, not because the cut falls apart, but because, when left untrimmed, the ends become heavy and pull down the hair. The goal is to avoid the hair growing together as that will counteract the purpose of the cut.

#39: Textured Medium Shag with Soft Layers and Bangs


The bangs on this haircut look like they were intended to separate that way. This style is surprisingly difficult to do. The shoulder length soft layers make this cut look smooth and relaxed. If you want to keep your hair looking voluminous, but don’t want a stiff or crunchy feeling, a volumizing texturizing powder is perfect. This powder is also great for fine hair as well. The layering, shine and face framing layers together work to accommodate numerous different face shapes with little customization.

#40: Chic Layered Shaggy Cut with Textured Bangs


This style’s use of warm brown highlights evokes depth and movement that bolsters the sense of liveliness to the cut over single-process coloring. In mid-length shag cuts, highlights elicit dimension which maintains the whole style’s aliveness over flatness. Texxture around soft bangs is adaptable soft enough to work across different face shapes. It does help fine hair get a real boost from layering like this. Upkeep is essential in maintaining this style’s waves for the texture, but those are sleek waves that self-styling is possible. Between washes a few minutes with a bent instead of straightened flat iron can recreate the texutrized look.

#41: Choppy Medium Shag with Light Blonde Highlights


The choppiness of this cut is what makes it unique. It gives fine hair more density, and blended layers just cannot do that as effectively. Because the light blonde highlights are placed on the edges of each layer, they add texture to the cut so you don’t have to style it a lot. The length of the hair is easy, and it is flattering to round and oval face shapes. The highlights will need to be done every few weeks to stay bright and separated from the base color, but they grow out nicely because the placement is natural, not geometric, so it looks nice in between appointments.

Textured Medium Shag Cut with Defined Layers
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#42: Textured Medium Shag Cut with Defined Layers


These defined layers are designed to be cut to enhance natural waves without having to coax them into a certain style. On fine to medium hair, that definition gives the illusion of more thickness and movement. Falling length just below the shoulders is long enough to do a ponytail or half up without losing the layered shape when down. Face framing is always naturally complementing for oval faces. While the waves will need some encouragement on non-wash days, the cut is structured enough that it’ll look like you put in effort even if you don’t.

#43: Softly Layered Shag with Natural Waves


This haircut is perfect for bringing out your natural hair waves rather than needing to style them. A little bit of sea salt spray can help achieve that wave look without needing to define them with styling products. If your hair is fine to medium, it’s better to avoid that annoying product buildup while still getting that defined look.nnThis haircut is the perfect length to frame the face without being too heavy. The layers keep it nice and light. If you have fine hair, you might have to separate the layers a little more. All in all, this is one of the lowest effort shags you can get.

Textured Medium Shag Cut with Soft, Wispy Bangs
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#44: Textured Medium Shag Cut with Soft, Wispy Bangs


The bangs have the perfect amount of weight to be more of a fringe style, but still light enough to not close off the face. This is especially great for oval and heart shaped faces. This warm blonde shade enhances the slight wave and with cooler tones, this wave is more buried. The layers are spaced for movement from the cut and added more texture. This is the type of style that is polished for work, and relaxed for dinner without having to change anything in between. Daily styling of the bangs is expected, but for medium density hair, the rest of the hair is good to leave unstyled.

#45: Modern Shag Cut with Textured Face-Framing Layers


This style features face framing layers that will give attention to the jawline, helping to soften the area without shortening it. This will give a softer look to the face which is a little detail with a big impact, especially for round and oval shaped faces. The choppy layers add a fullness to fine hair that smoother styles don’t provide. The rich black color will make each layer stand out even more. The bangs will need some maintenance to keep them looking sharp, along with the rest of the style which is low maintenance like a lot of good haircuts. It’s versatile enough to be dressed up or down depending on the event so it won’t feel like you’re wearing the wrong hair.

Textured Medium Shag Cut with Soft Bangs
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#46: Textured Medium Shag Cut with Soft Bangs


In this example, the way the bangs blend into the rest of the hair and the layers is seamless, and that kind of integration is what separates a good shag from one that looks like two different haircuts happening at once. The straight, choppy ends and edges give a playful touch to the hair that would completely lack with a one-length cut. It works best for fine to medium density hair because the shoulder length and mid-shaft layering will provide enough body. The shape will soften as it grows, so it is best to trim to keep the ends intentional, but overall the maintenance is minimal for what you get in return.

Textured Medium Shag Cut with Soft Waves
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#47: Textured Medium Shag Cut with Soft Waves


This hairstyle’s face framing is perfect for round and oval faces because it provides balance by adding some angles to otherwise soft and round features without being overly distracting. For thick to medium hair types, this style creates volume and movement. With these layers, your hair’s natural texture is revealed instead of hidden, making your waves look wavier. This style does require some upkeep, but the result is a hairstyle that looks really polished, but only requires minimal effort, which is what everyone is after!

Modern Shag Cut with Wispy Bangs
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#48: Modern Shag Cut with Wispy Bangs


The soft bangs contribute to an overall lightness that heavier bangs would take away from, and they soften features on oval and heart-shaped faces without covering the forehead too much. Movement is also created through the mid-lengths because of the layers. With fine to medium density hair, it’s where strategic cutting is most beneficial, and the subtle texture provides volume without product. This also doesn’t mean second day hair is safe because you may want to refresh whatever volumizing product you would have used. The real popularity of this haircut also comes from all the different ways it can be styled. It can be polished and sleek or a bit tousled for a more casual look and both can appear as a deliberate styling choice.

Textured Medium Shag Cut with Face-Framing Layers
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#49: Textured Medium Shag Cut with Face-Framing Layers


This style has a great ombre look which gives it depth and dimension, something low maintenance! The darker roots add stability to the cut, while the lighter tips keep it fresh and open. Face framing layers help with ovals, and the slight tussled finish is a good look with fine to medium textures. The subtle bangs elevate the shape overall without the need for an additional maintenance routine. A little product goes a long way for added texture and definition, but the solid cut bones mean it looks great without it!

Textured Medium Shag Cut with Soft Layers
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#50: Textured Medium Shag Cut with Soft Layers


Good layering gives the hair a fresh effect. The cut gives a soft look around the jawline and makes the hair look fresh. The look is great for oval and round face shapes. If you have fine or medium density hair, this style holds its shape well, which is a sign of a good cut, and it is great for you. You will need some maintenance, but this cut will help you look put together and not like you haven’t touched your hair in a while. You only need a trim every couple of months!