20 Shag Haircuts That'll Convince You to Chop Your Hair (2024)

Don't be scared to layer your curly hair—you won't look crazy, I promise. A few choppy layers will actually perk up your curls and keep them from falling flat. Spritz on a hydrating curl spray in the AM to keep your curls healthy and happy.

Yes, you can still rock a shag haircut even if you're emotionally tied to your long hair (no shade). You don't need to sacrifice major length to hop on this trend. Don't forget to finish off your look by adding hair oil on your ends—it'll make them look super shiny.

Super short bangs may not be your vibe—listen, I totally get it. Thankfully, you can keep your front bangs long and still have a shag haircut—just add in texture everywhere else.

I mean, how dope is this platinum blonde hair look? Your shag haircut will already give you major cool-girl vibes, but this platinum blonde will level you up. Be sure to cleanse with a purple shampoo to keep your color from fading.

Rose gold is still trending this season (it's here to stay, people). Give the color some shape by pairing it with a super-chic shag haircut. Grab a sulfate-free shampoo when it's time to wash your hair—it won't strip your color.

You know what's cuter than a lob? A lob with a shag haircut. Seriously, doesn't this picture make you want to chop off all your hair RTFN?! Work in a leave-in conditioner once a week to make sure your hair stays hydrated.

A shag haircut boosts the volume and texture of short hair instantly. Pro tip if you have curly hair: Work a dollop of curl cream from your roots to your ends to make your curls pop.

Go for a blunt cut—just because the rest of your hair is shaggy doesn't mean your ends have to be. Layer on a shine spray afterward to give it a glossy look.

No, your hair won't look like a giant fluff ball if you get a shaggy bob. For real though, how cute is this look? If you’re between washes and your bangs are starting to get a little greasy, spray on dry shampoo to refresh them.

IDK about you, but lately, I've been seeing red hair allll over my Insta feed. What better way to join #teamginger than with a shag haircut?

Dealing with hair that's neither short nor long can be tough—how exactly do you style it? Rhetorical question—you don't. Get a shag haircut and give off major "I woke up like this" vibes.

Go for a laid-back, dreamy look with this simple wavy shag haircut. Spray on a texturizing spray, and then scrunch up your hair to create even more texture.

Combining silver hair with a shag haircut will make you look like a total badass. PS—use a purple hair mask once a week to keep your color bright.

FYI—your pixie cut doesn't have to be all one length. Mix it up by telling your stylist for a shag haircut. It'll keep your pixie from looking one-dimensional.

Yes, the options are preeettty middle-part heavy when it comes to shag haircuts, but trust me when I say side parts are definitely fair game. For a sleek look, work a shine-enhancing oil throughout your hair.

Shadow roots—when your natural roots create a shadow against the rest of your hair—are perfect if you want to add even more depth to your shag haircut (or, if you're trying to avoid booking another expensive-ass hair color appointment).

This chocolate-brown hue is the perfect color to combine with a shag haircut—it's sleek and it looks ridiculously pretty.

You want your curls to have some shape, right? A shag haircut can help you accomplish exactly that (read: it'll keep your curls from looking flat and sad). To level up the volume, work a lightweight, hydrating cream throughout your curls.

Want to recreate this shag haircut look? Mist on a heat protectant spray, create a few bends with a curling wand, and comb your hair into a deep side part. Finish off by sweeping your hair over the part.