How to Grow Long Hair With a Shaggy Look for Men

The shaggy style is common with moderately long hair.

Long, shaggy hairstyles are regaining popularity among some men, particularly younger men. Growing the hair in a shaggy fashion is not difficult, but you do need to take steps to control the process. Growing a shaggy hairstyle requires patience as your hair length increases. The style is also influenced by layering procedures and hair products. The shaggy style is most difficult for men with straight hair, but even they can pull it off with special care.

Things You'll Need

• Comb
• Scissors
• Towel
• Mousse

Instructions

1. Grow the hair to a shoulder length before implementing a layered, shaggy hairstyle. Comb all the hair to remove knots and align the tips for cutting.

2. Gather the back of the hair into a ponytail and hold the hair near the base of the skull. Slide the ponytail through the fingers until only the tips are exposed. Cut the tips in a horizontal line using the scissors.

3. Gather the bangs between your fingers and cut the tips at 45-degree angles. Make multiple cuts along each section of the bangs. Leave the bangs at least eye brow length. Choose a longer length to partially cover the eyes.

4. Gather the hair on top of the head into finger length sections and make 45-degree angle cuts. The angles create an organized but shaggy look.

5. Towel dry the hair after showering. Lightly comb and shape the hair with a low strength mousse. Do not brush or straighten the hair. Very light shaping is acceptable but too much attention removes the shaggy look.

Tips & Warnings

• Let the hair grow and only attempt light maintenance. The shaggy look requires time and patience to develop.

References

• Cool Men's Hair: Men's Shag Haircuts
• Men's Flair; Medium Length Hairstyles
• YouTube: Popular Men's Hairstyle