Short Shag Haircuts That’ll Finally Convince You to Make the Chop

This bob has got some personality, y’all. Cut those curls to a chin-grazing length, and add some killer fringe for fall. It’s the cherry on top of this cheeky cut by Nova Arts Salon owner, Sal Salcedo.

Take on some French girl fringe. If forehead-covering shaggy bangs aren’t your thing, this stylish alternative will keep the cool factor going all the way from the choppy layers to the effortless texture.

This shag is a gorgeously edgy take on the classic cut that Joan Jett would approve of. With short layers, tapered ends, and a slight angle, it’s a cool girl’s dream.

If you’re no stranger to bangs and bobs, take it to the next level with choppy baby bangs. It adds a touch of shagginess to a layered chin-length bob, and it instantly makes your short cut a bold statement.

It’s a little wispy, and a whole lot sassy. Stylist Chris McMillan conjured up this cut as a fresh way to grow out his client’s bob. If this is the transition phase, we can’t imagine how good the next look is going to be.

Low maintenance and high style, this is the little black dress of shags. The layers and bangs of a classic shag have started growing out, and the vibe has skewed just a little more refined.

No matter what time of year it is, it’s always the perfect time to embrace your natural texture. Luckily for curly girls, a shag cut (and all of its glorious layers) helps let those curls run wild—and not look weighed down—and let’s not even talk about how cute curly bangs are.

Getting a shag cut doesn’t mean you have to constantly conjure up those “undone-done” waves with your curling iron. This straight shag gets the name from its layers and curtain bangs, and the cool platinum color more than secures its place on the lineup.

Kiss those warm locks goodbye, and go full on ash tones for the season. The cool brunette shade makes a cool cut even cooler, if that’s possible. A lob-length shag will also be flattering on just about any face shape.

Rock the shaggiest of short layers with this razored chin-length bob. The modern shag goes light on the bangs, but heavy on the textured layers, courtesy a razor haircut by stylist Ashlee Norman.

Keep things posh and polished with this side-swept shaggy bob that’s lighter on the short layers and perfect for thick-haired ladies.

This shag says one thing: No holds barred. Break out the texture spray and styling wax—because this edgy bob loves them both.