How to Style a Shag Haircut For Women and Man

 The history of the shag hairstyle (in its improvement better known as shaggy) began around the 70s. A barber named Paul McGregor is believed to be the creator of this layered hairstyle. 

The hallmark of the shaggy hairstyle lies in the layers that are intentionally made with different lengths. Usually, the haircut comes to be shorter and thicker to the ear limit and starts to lengthen and thin out. The long shaggy hairstyle implies that the distance between one layer and another is quite dramatic.

How to Style a Shag Haircut For Women and Man

The shaggy hairstyle was so famous at the beginning of its appearance that many celebrities decided to wear this layered hairstyle, one of which was the front man of the band The Rolling Stones. Moving on to the 90s, characters in the Friends series helped popularize this hairstyle. This trend continued in the 2000s, which popularized it was the cute actress who played the main role in the film You've Got Mail.

Shaggy Hairstyles For women and man:

1. Straight hair. The natural structure of straight hair makes layers on long shaggy hairstyles look perfect for framing your face. To maintain its shape, it's a good idea to trim the ends of your hair at least every 6 weeks. You can also dry your hair at medium temperature with a round brush or flat iron for a perfectly straight coat 

2. Shaggy Style Curls. The long shaggy hairstyle is suitable for all hair types. On wavy or curly hair, the shape will look more textured. You can also get around the volume of your hair by adding color with the balayage technique.

3. Short Hair. Short shaggy hair is the ideal hairstyle for a casual and stylish stare. Easy to get and easy to style, the short shag haircut looks great on all hair types, including curly, wavy, thick, and straight hair. Some men may want to ask their barber to stick it sideways and to contrast the longer top. When styling the look, short shaggy hairstyles can be swept sideways in front, brushed forward to cover the forehead, or parted in the middle to maximize flow. You'll want to use a strong wax or pomade to maintain control of the cool textured style.

4. Medium Long Shaggy Hair. Medium-length hair goes well with shaggy hairstyles to create a trendy thin look. Popular with teen boys and young men, this furry layered style has plenty of volume, movement, and flow. The perfect balance between short and long hair, the medium shaggy haircut looks chic when swept to the side, parted in the middle, or left untidy and relaxed. Experiment with this gorgeous cut by applying some styling product and letting your layered locks fall into place naturally. 

5. Messy hair. The messy shaggy hairstyle fits naturally and creates a fresh look that exudes confidence. With the right layered haircut, men can bring out a classy messy look that's styled well without much effort. For messy or shaggy hair, use a light styling product to ruffle your hair to create a bedhead look. If styled properly, men can enjoy extra volume and flow for a sexy style.

How to style hair with a shaggy cut:

(1) Share Hair. When ironing, always start from the inside out. You can out smart it by dividing the hair into 3 sections, namely bottom, middle, and top. Pinch a few towards the top to facilitate the process.

(2) Pinned your hair. Once your hair is evenly distributed, you can iron your hair from the inside. Curl your hair and only to create the perfect volume and messy effect.

(3) Spray your hair. So that the volumes of your short shaggy hair can long last all day, spray it with hair spray.