Short Shag Haircuts That’ll Finally Convince You to Make the Chop
Curly Chin Bob
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.
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Curtain Fringe
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.
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Tapered Shag
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.
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Baby Bangs
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.
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Transition Shag
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.
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Refined Shag
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.
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Curly Shag
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.
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Straight Shag
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.
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Long Ashy Bob
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.
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Shaggy Short Bob
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.
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Side-Swept Shag
Keep things posh and polished with this side-swept shaggy bob that’s lighter on the short layers and perfect for thick-haired ladies.
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Choppy Shag
This shag says one thing: No holds barred. Break out the texture spray and styling wax—because this edgy bob loves them both.