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When choosing a shag cut, the main consideration is the length. A short shag hairstyle uses several short layers that frame the face and add volume in the back. A medium shag hairstyle can be heavily layered or feature just a few carefully chosen layers to accent different facial features. The hair becomes more voluminous with the more layers you choose, which is great if you feel your look is often matted down, flat, lifeless and prone to static. A long shag hairstyle uses less layers but gives you that wild, untamed rock n' roll look.
With all cuts, the layers from the crown of your head will be the longest and the pieces on the sides will be trimmed in varying lengths. If you're not sure how you'll like this new look, a longer cut is safer because the style can always be trimmed if things don't go the way you had hoped. However, the short shaggy haircut is the latest fashion cropping up on celebrities from Los Angeles to New York. When you consider the different lengths, also pay heed to your bone structure. As Rod Stewart can tell you, tapered bangs and a short fringe can soften the most angular features. On the other hand, longer hair can elongate a round face shape. Once you decide which look suits you best, you'll be ready to visit a stylist. - Skilled stylists have many tools at their disposal for giving you the right look. They often use scissors, straight razors and thinning shears to add dimension, texture and volume to your cut. Your stylist might try slide cutting to take some weight off, razor cutting to create sleek angles, point cutting to get rid of the bluntness and layering to add versatility. Find a photo of the shag cut you like and bring it into the salon so there is no ambiguity about the look you're after. While the cut itself is low maintenance, you'll need to visit your stylist every six to eight weeks to maintain this hip look.
- The short shag cut has been loved by many for its easy "roll out of bed and wear" style. Even so, if you have a few moments in the morning, a couple carefully planned styling techniques can help you get the optimal look. Some guys use a quick blow dry, bending over and fluffing the hair, so the look isn't dull or plastered to their heads. A rounded brush can also give a shag style some extra lift and a flat iron will emphasize certain layers for a more dramatic sweep. The best products to use include wax, pomade and gel--use sparingly to get that "wet look." Many people like the shag because it's easily personalized with colored tips, streaks or highlights, which can really polish your fashion statement.
