Mar 22, 2010

The Shaggy Haircut

Shag is the classic hairstyle of the '70s and considered one of the 'coolest'. Paul McGregor had invented the Shag hairstyle and gave it to Jane Fonda in the movie Klute which became one of the most requested styles. The style was worn by TV moms and even heart throbs of that time David Bowie, Rod Stewart, Florence Henderson (The Brady Bunch) to everybody who was anybody had a shag hairstyle. We saw its popularity grow again in the 90’s with Meg Ryan’s shaggy/choppy haircut done by Sally Hershberger which put Hershberger on the map. The shag haircut basically got its name from the word "shaggy" since once the hair is cut and layered it gives off a shaggy look. This hairstyle has always been a popular hairstyle and there are plenty of shag hairstyles to choose from, one of the best features with this style is that it is very easy to manage. A shag hairstyle is not only for women as plenty of men also choose to have a shaggy grown out hairstyle. It’s also a great way for both women and men wanting to grow out their shorter hair, adding texture without compromise of style.

Today's shag haircut has more variation with more layers towards the bottom of the cut or longer lengths, unlike the traditional shag cut which had shorter layers starting at the crown. I am seeing more and more of what I consider ‘sassy chic’ hairstyles being worn and whether hair is short, medium or longer lengthens the shag is a classic cut that keeps coming around with different twists. For carefree spring/summer hair go for or start recommending to your clients this versatile style, and a shaggy haircut looks good on nearly everyone; no matter what color your hair is.


29 comments:

  1. I love the shaggy hairstyle , short medium long doesnt matter it's a great look

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  2. The shag cut is probably the most used shape for growing out shorter hair, I have a shaggy kind of cut myself and love it

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  3. Great monday post hcc, love the images!!

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  4. got to love this 70's hair!!

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  5. Freja's hair has been one of my favorite I love how she grow it out

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  6. I tthink the meg ryan haircut is still one of the style people reference when asking for a shaggy look , Love it

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  7. Cool hair,, I have been using the razor a bit more and clients love it

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  8. I love the guy's looks their fantastic in fact I'd wear them

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  9. great pictures, great post ;]

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  10. This is a great cut for people looking for body, although i have to say i am glad the shag has revolved from the original , i think the crown area was always the shortest back then....

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  11. I think shirley jones partridge family had a really cool shag too

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  12. my mother had a jane fonda shag, and she was cool for the times

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  13. I love the long hair pic's I want my hair cut like that!!!!

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  14. I am a little too young for the 70's but I think the hair was so cool and the shag was worn by my mom and aunts forever maybe a little to long -)

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  15. Love tthe post and the pictures are great

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  16. The shag haircut was one of the first I ever learnt, and you are right , it's the best way to grow haor out with stle , nice post hcc.

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  17. lovely post on an old shape thats new again

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  18. I love men in shaggy haircuts, nice post!

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  19. it's a great time of the year for messy shaggy shapes great posting

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  20. the shag cut is not the easiest to do, sometimes it can look like it has steps everywhere, but i do agree it's a killer look good on anyone

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  21. klute is an iconic film as is the shag.+)

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  22. sassy is the best word to describe the look

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  23. the images are great, i love the mens ones

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  24. a sexy shape thats wash and wear love it!!!!

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  25. perfect monday post to motivate us all in bringing back a classic

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  26. I think freja (second pic from bottom) is almost a young jane fonda in a strange way, love the shag!

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  27. Thanks for the pictures!!

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  28. I Love Love Freja's updated Shag! It rocks!

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  29. You did my hair in the early 70's on La Cienaga...OMG!!!! We hung out at Dan Tana's in the day..........Still rockin and you can check me out on Facebook under Phyllis Weiss.....Where are you these days........hugs..Phyllis

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