When your hair starts thinning out, especially as you get older, it’s easy to feel like your styling options shrink too. But the right shag cut can actually bring your hair back to life—especially if you’re over 70 and want something low-maintenance but still flattering. The key is working with layers that remove bulk from the right places while creating movement and volume where you need it most—especially around the crown and temples. What most folks miss is how important the density ratio is between your crown and ends—too much weight in the wrong spot will drag your face down.
A well-cut shag should lift your features, frame your eyes, and soften your jawline without requiring a round brush every morning. If your hair is finer and more fragile, ask for internal layering over razoring—it gives shape without fraying the ends.
Scroll through and find one that feels like you—not your age.
#1 Feathered Shag With Bangs For A Round Face
Soft, feathered layers create beautiful lift and movement around the crown, making this shag a flattering pick for round faces. The full bangs draw attention to the eyes while helping to visually elongate the face. This medium-length cut adds volume to fine or thinning hair without weighing it down. It’s great for women over 40 looking for a modern twist on the French bob, but it may require daily styling to maintain its shape.
#2 Layered Shag With Fringe For Large Forehead
Strategically layered with soft, curtain-like bangs, this shag is a solid choice for balancing a larger forehead. The length hits just below the shoulders, giving it enough weight to stay sleek without losing texture. It works particularly well for medium to fine hair and gives the illusion of fuller density. The ash brown tones with subtle highlights enhance depth. Keep in mind: fringe can require more upkeep if your hair is naturally oily or curly.
#3 Wispy Bangs On A Soft Layered Shag
Pastel lilac hues and light layering give this shag a modern, whimsical edge. The wispy bangs soften forehead lines and add a delicate touch to the face. Layers are kept soft and blended, making this cut especially flattering on finer hair that lacks volume. A great fit for women over 40 wanting to experiment with fun color without losing elegance. Keep in mind—pastel shades do fade quickly and require regular toning.
#4 Short Shaggy Bob With Light Layers
With light layering and a slightly rounded silhouette, this short shaggy bob is a flattering fit for aging hair that’s started to thin. The airy texture prevents the style from feeling too bulky, while the chin-length cut draws attention to the cheekbones. A softly off-center part gives a youthful feel. While it’s low-maintenance for straight to wavy textures, curlier types may need to blow it out to avoid puffiness at the ends.
#5 Choppy Layered Shag With Side Part
This chin-length shag features edgy, choppy layers with a deep side part, creating volume where it’s needed most—on top. The tousled finish makes it ideal for natural waves or slightly coarse hair. Its playful structure adds width to narrow faces and gives a youthful appearance. Though it’s flattering on many textures, it may take a bit of styling cream to define those layers and avoid frizz on humid days.
#6 Airy Layers On A Shoulder Length Shag
Airy, face-framing layers and a gentle fringe give this shoulder-length shag a breezy, age-defying quality. Perfect for women with fine or medium hair textures, it enhances volume without looking too done. This cut works especially well for oval or heart-shaped faces. The layered movement throughout the sides keeps the style from falling flat, but may need a texturizing spray to keep that lift going between washes.
#7 Long Layered Shag With Wispy Ends
Wispy ends and long cascading layers give this style a light, flowing feel. It’s ideal for women who want to maintain length but still need some texture to liven up finer strands. The layers help prevent the style from dragging the face down, and the center part elongates the silhouette. While it looks graceful and soft, long shags like this can become stringy if your hair lacks natural density or volume.
#8 Short Rounded Shag With Light Fringe
Rounded through the crown and sides, this short shag creates a soft, flattering frame that lifts the face. The lightly textured fringe sits just at the brow line, great for opening up the eyes without making the forehead feel heavy. This is a great cut for women over 40 with fine or thinning hair who want body without bulk. It doesn’t require much styling, though a quick tousle with a texturizing spray gives it extra pop.
#9 Soft Layered Pixie Shag For Thin Hair
This softly layered pixie shag keeps the focus on texture and movement rather than sharp lines. It works especially well on fine hair, with piecey layers that prevent the look from falling flat. The feathered top builds body while the shorter sides give a clean shape. It’s a go-to for anyone tired of fussing with length but still wants a feminine silhouette. That said, this cut can grow out quickly and lose its edge between trims.
#10 Shag With Flipped Out Ends For Volume
This shoulder-grazing shag uses flipped-out ends and long layers to add lift and movement—perfect for thin or aging hair that needs a volume boost. The curtain bangs help soften a longer forehead and draw attention to the eyes. This cut works well on oval and square face shapes and gives the illusion of fuller sides. While it air-dries with texture, a round brush or hot rollers at the ends really amplify that signature flip.
#11 Chin Grazing Shag With Soft Layers
This chin-grazing shag is a classic French bob take with a soft, airy structure that flatters thinning hair. The subtle interior layering keeps it bouncy without over-texturizing, while the full fringe brings balance to longer or heart-shaped faces. It’s a great wash-and-go cut for straight or slightly wavy textures. A light root lift spray helps keep the crown from falling flat, but overall, this one’s super low-maintenance.
#12 Short Tousled Shag With Crown Lift
Edgy and bold, this tousled shag is cropped close with plenty of lift at the crown, making it a standout choice for fine hair. The feathered top and asymmetrical fringe give it dimension without adding weight. Ideal for round or oval faces, this style draws the eye upward and opens the face. The drawback? You’ll want to keep a texturizing paste or clay handy to maintain that piecey volume throughout the day.
#13 Layered Shaggy Bob With Textured Fringe
Choppy layers and a piecey fringe make this bob shag feel modern and youthful. The volume is concentrated around the crown and sides, adding lift where thin hair often struggles most. The fringe draws attention to the eyes and helps balance wider face shapes. It’s a flattering option for women over 40 who want a glam edge without daily styling. Note—textured bangs may require a bit of shaping cream to stay in place.
#14 Shag With Side Swept Bangs For Round Face
Angled side bangs create an illusion of elongation, making this shag a smart choice for rounder face shapes. The length brushes just below the chin, while interior layers add bounce and softness. It’s a flattering French bob interpretation for thinning hair. You get both movement and framing without the need for heat tools—just a round brush and some lift at the crown. Best for straight or slightly wavy hair.
#15 Graduated Shag Bob With Stacked Back
This graduated shag bob adds body at the crown with its stacked back, while soft side bangs bring the eye upward. Ideal for thin or straight hair, the structure gives shape without requiring a lot of styling effort. It’s especially flattering on women with longer necks and narrow jaws. However, those with curls might struggle to keep the stacked shape defined without heat styling.
#16 Pixie Cut Shag With Feathered Crown
With its cropped nape and textured top, this pixie shag is all about lightness and lift at the crown. Perfect for women with thin or fine hair, the feathering adds airiness while keeping the overall look structured. It opens up the face beautifully and is a chic way to embrace aging hair gracefully. The main downside? You’ll be visiting the salon more often to maintain the shape, especially around the ears and neckline.
#17 Shag With Curtain Bangs For Large Forehead
This medium-length shag is beautifully balanced by long curtain bangs that sweep away from the face, helping to minimize a prominent forehead. Soft layering adds movement around the shoulders without creating too much volume. Great for women with straight to lightly wavy hair and a wider forehead who want to keep length without flatness. While the bangs are low-effort, they do need a bit of blow-drying to lay just right.
#18 Messy Waves On A Chin Length Shag
Playful and youthful, this chin-length shag features loose, messy waves and lots of interior layering for airy volume. The softly feathered fringe blends naturally into the sides, making it a flattering choice for fine or aging hair. It gives off that undone French girl feel without much work. Great for rounder or heart-shaped faces. Be mindful—this style shines with a bit of product to define waves, or it can fall limp.
#19 Low Maintenance Short Layered Shag
This short, softly layered shag is fantastic for thinning hair that still needs some bounce. Layers are kept close to the head to reduce bulk, with just enough fringe to frame the face without overpowering it. Ideal for women over 40 wanting a no-fuss, French-inspired bob that still looks put together. Works best on straight to slightly wavy hair. The cut air-dries nicely, but can look flat on very fine textures without some lift at the root.
#20 Layered Bob Shag With Tousled Texture
Tousled, lived-in texture defines this layered bob shag, which lands just below the chin for a flattering, face-lifting effect. The platinum tones brighten the complexion and pair beautifully with natural gray growth. This cut has a lot of personality and works wonders for women with straight or fine hair who want movement without sacrificing fullness. Styling can be quick with the right salt spray, but precision layering does require maintenance.
#21 Face Framing Shag For A Round Face
Soft, cascading layers perfectly hug the cheekbones, slimming a round face while keeping the look balanced and youthful. The bangs are textured just enough to conceal forehead lines without feeling heavy. This medium-length shag suits straight to wavy hair best and helps stretch out fuller face shapes. If your hair lacks natural texture, you may need a curling wand to enhance movement at the ends.
#22 Short Pixie Shag With Textured Ends
Edgy yet feminine, this pixie shag is a standout for women who want easy upkeep without sacrificing style. Textured ends and feathered layers build body at the crown while keeping the neckline clean and fresh. Great for finer hair that struggles to hold volume. The fringe adds softness without overwhelming the face. The downside? You’ll need more frequent trims to keep the shape sharp.
#23 Voluminous Crown Shag For Thin Hair
A rounded crown with piecey layers gives thin hair an instant lift. The soft layering around the neckline keeps the look feminine and not too bulky. Ideal for shoulder-length strands, this shag adds movement without making the hair feel sparse. It’s especially helpful for flat crowns or thinning at the top. Works well with fine to medium textures, though might require a volumizing mousse or root lift spray to maintain fullness.
#24 Feathertide Haircut
This feathertide style blends a classic bob with feathery, textured layers for a light, almost breezy effect. The full fringe sits just below the brow, softening the forehead and giving balance to sharper facial features. The layers taper gently around the chin and neckline, offering structure without heaviness—great for thin hair. It’s a beautiful pick for more formal occasions, but you’ll need to maintain the shape with trims every 6–8 weeks.
#25 Glowshag Hairstyle
The glowshag is all about embracing natural texture with confidence. This version showcases soft curls and light layering that enhances volume at the crown and sides—ideal for thinner, curl-prone hair. The tousled fringe adds a playful lift while keeping the overall look age-appropriate and fresh. Best for wavy to curly textures, though it can frizz in humidity without a curl cream. The golden strawberry tone gives a warm, youthful glow that suits mature skin beautifully.
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