51 Cool Shag Haircuts and Hairstyles for All Hair Lengths in 2022

Recent years have brought back the shag haircut, and it is here to stay! It is the ideal messy combination between layered hairstyles and feathered hair!

1. Delicate Layers

You don’t need sharp or obvious layers to create a shaggy look. All you need is strong feathered hair!

Delicate Layers- a woman wearing a gray long sleeve — Source

2. Natural Waves Shaggy Hairstyle

A shaggy hairstyle can help bring out and enhance your hair’s natural waves.

Natural Waves Shaggy Hairstyle- a woman wearing a face mask — Source

3. Pink Shag Haircut

You can always add colors! Just take a look at how this pink hair has been styled!

Pink Shag Haircut- a woman wearing an off-shoulder blouse — Source

4. Soft Fringe

You can play and create any look you want, including these mysterious, eye-shadowing bangs!

Soft Fringe- a woman wearing a black t-shirt — Source

5. Punk Look Shag with Short Bangs

Or a defiantly punk do. Add a cold color on dark hair cut in a shaggy style and see how it compliments your attitude!

Punk Look Shag with Short Bangs- a woman wearing a red t-shirt — Source

6. Warm Tones Shag

Or you can go the opposite route and get a close-to-nature, soft look with some pastel colors.

Warm Tones Shag- a woman wearing an earrings and a necklace — Source

7. Heavy Shag Haircut

If you have very thick hair, your shag will hang low and frame your face like a heavy coat.

Heavy Shag Haircut- a woman wearing a black face mask — Source

8. Two Colors

This style allows you to do whatever you want and it will still look great! Like this half gray hair, half black hair.

Two Colors- a woman wearing a black camisole — Source

9. Classic Shag Haircut

Nothing wrong with bringing back the original style! A classic will look great on every occasion!

Classic Shag Haircut- a woman wearing a white face mask and a denim jacket — Source

10. Purple Shag Hairstyle

This style is meant as a disregard to norms and rules, so show that you don’t care about those with a defiant hairdo!

Purple Shag Hairstyle- a woman wearing a face mask and a blue camisole — Source

11. Steel Sharp

Take a different approach and pair a straight shag with feathered bangs and a white hairstyle with a black under-layer for a razor-sharp look!

Steel Sharp- a woman wearing a white camisole — Source

12. Platinum Blonde Shag Haircut

Use a modern color like platinum blonde to bring this style in this century and put a twist on it!

Platinum Blonde Shag Haircut- a woman wearing a black face mask and a denim jacket — Source

13. Subtle Feather

You can get a subtle feathered look to still get the shape of a shaggy hairstyle without looking quite so… shaggy!

Subtle Feather- a woman wearing a white blouse — Source

14. Punk Fade Shag Haircut

If this style appeals to you, you can complete it with an aggressively layered shag!

Punk Fade Shag Haircut- a woman wearing a black face mask — Source

15. Cute Shag Haircut

Alternatively, you can choose a softly layered shag, to create a cute look like this one!

Cute Shag Haircut- a woman wearing a black face mask — Source

16. Magical Shag Hairstyle

And if you feel like wearing art, have a look at this hairstyle that looks out of an anime!

Magical Shag Hairstyle- a woman wearing a white camisole — Source

17. Curl Definer

You can use a shaggy haircut to define your natural curls and get it for no other reason!

Curl Definer- a woman wearing a black face mask — Source

18. Modern Twist Shag Hairstyle

Bring back this 90s inspiration look and put your own modern twist on it! Or leave it as it is and go with the throwback trend!

Modern Twist Shag Hairstyle- a woman wearing a face mask and a floral blouse — Source

19. Rainbow Streak Hairstyle

The shape of this haircut is ideal for multicolored streaks so let it showcase a proud rainbow!

Rainbow Streak Hairstyle- a woman wearing a purple face mask — Source

20. Long Pixie Cut

An ordinary pixie cut can get some attitude with a few negligent layers that will turn it into this soft shag!

Long Pixie Cut- a woman wearing a black camisole — Source

21. Shag Haircut for Everyone

A usual, there are no limits on age and this picture proves it! You can get a shaggy haircut at any age!

Shag Haircut for Everyone- a woman wearing a dark blue face mask — Source

22. Rock Star Shaggy Hairstyle

Bring back the shaggy look of the 70s rock stars, this time in a feminine haircut!

Rock Star Shaggy Hairstyle- a woman wearing a red face mask and a white t-shirt — Source

23. Hippie Shag Haircut

A floppy shag with long bangs calls back on the natural, carefree hippie style.

Hippie Shag Haircut- a woman wearing a black t-shirt — Source

24. Shaggy Hairstyle for Thin Hair

It’s true that shags look better on thin hair, so you can shave parts of your hair off completely. For example, she has a barely-visible side-shave!

Shaggy Hairstyle for Thin Hair- a woman wearing a gray camisole — Source

25. Curly Shag Haircut

A shag can make curly hair even more curly and fluffy. Just take a look at this style!

Curly Shag Haircut- a woman wearing a blue face mask and a denim jumper suit — Source

26. Movie Style Messy Shag Haircut

Your transformation doesn’t have to be a dramatic movie makeover, but it can be!

Movie Style Messy Shag Haircut- a woman wearing a checkered blouse — Source

27. Out-turned Bangs

Another trick you can do with this style is to have your bangs feathered in this out-turn, almost horned look.

Out-turned Bangs- a woman wearing a brown face mask — Source

28. Fluffy Shag Haircut

For tight curls, a shag will create this fluffy, adorable look you can’t help but ruffle a hundred times a day.

Fluffy Shag Haircut- a woman wearing a black blouse — Source

29. Green Undertones Hairstyles

Shags bring out under-layers and leave room for them to be seen, so you can create a cool look with some dark green under-layers.

Green Undertones Hairstyles- a woman wearing a light blue face mask — Source

30. Messy Curls

Shags enhance the natural messiness of your curls so you will never have to worry about getting them to behave.

Messy Curls- a woman wearing a white face mask and a turtle neck sweater — Source

31. Bright Shag Haircut

You can combine colorful hair with a shaggy haircut to create this bright and happy hairstyle!

Bright Shag Haircut- a woman wearing a black face mask — Source

32. Smooth Textured Shag

Face framing can change your whole look without needing to cut off a ton of hair!

Smooth Textured Shag- a woman wearing a black face mask — Source

33. Hiding the Curls

Alternatively, you can use a shaggy cut to hide and tone down your curls. Just know what to ask from your hairstylist.

Hiding the Curls- a woman wearing a black blouse — Source

34. Messy Mid-Length Shag

You can have your hair cut against the curve of your curls to enhance them!

Messy Mid-Length Shag- a woman wearing a face mask and a white t-shirt — Source

35. Straight Cut

A straight shag hairstyle can flatten your hair close to your face to highlight your features.

Straight Cut- a woman wearing a brown floral blouse — Source

36. Shy Shag Haircut

While this style will give you a cute, shy look you can ruffle at will (or let someone special do it).

Shy Shag Haircut- a woman wearing a black face mask and a gray jacket — Source

37. Tiny Bangs Hairstyles

Usually shags are paired with bangs, but no one said anything about the length of the bangs, so go all out on short baby bangs!

Tiny Bangs Hairstyles- a woman wearing a face mask and a gray t-shirt — Source

38. Short Shaggy Pixie Haircuts

Shaggy haircuts tend to be inherently feminine looking but with clever layering, you can get a style that defies gender norms!

Short Shaggy Pixie Haircuts- a woman wearing a black face mask — Source

39. Fun-loving Short Shaggy Hairstyle

This short, relaxed shaggy hairstyle is a great way to communicate that you love having fun and chilling!

Fun-loving Short Shaggy Hairstyle- a woman wearing a pink face mask — Source

40. Undercut Shag Haircut

You can get a very short shag, even pair it with an undercut, for an easy to maintain, problem-free look.

Undercut Shag Haircut- a woman wearing a black face mask — Source

41. Forest Spirit Shaggy Hairstyle

The mix of colors in this look will forever remind me of a Fae in a forest, minding her own business. So be the magic in the world and wear this proudly!

Forest Spirit Shaggy Hairstyle- a woman wearing a black face mask — Source

42. 70’s Shag Haircut

If you feel like bringing back this style, go for it! It looks vintage so you can pair it with a full 70s look!

70's Shag Haircut- a woman wearing a black jacket — Source

43. Very Short Shag Pixie Cut

You only have room for a little bit of shag on the top of your head with this hairstyle, but sometimes that’s enough!

Very Short Shag Pixie Cut- a woman wearing a black leather jacket — Source

44. Shaggy Mullet

Free your ears and let them breathe (and avoid headphones tangled in hair) with this hairstyle!

Shaggy Mullet Haircut- a woman wearing a white blouse — Source

45. Blue Streaks Shag Hairstyles

Color your shag the way you want! Combine blue and black to recreate the night sky and let the shape of the strands create swirls!

Blue Streaks Shag Hairstyles- a woman wearing a peace camisole — Source

46. Layered Bob Cuts

Layer a shaggy hairstyle over a short bob to create this floppy bob look.

Layered Bob Cuts- a woman wearing a black blouse and a reading glasses — Source

47. Mullet Shag Haircut

Mullets have some shaggy features anyway, but you can take that to town and create this kind of a look!

Mullet Shag Haircut- a woman wearing a black face mask — Source

48. Round Shag Haircut

Or you can use the shaggy style to shape your head and hair exactly how you want it!

Round Shag Haircut- a woman wearing a black face mask — Source

49. Overgrown Look

And when it starts growing, a shag will still look great, because of its intentionally messy aspect.

Overgrown Look- a woman wearing a black face mask — Source

50. Colors All the Way

Another example of a colorful shag: this blue hair do framing her face with a carefree look.

Colors All the Way- a woman wearing a face mask and a white t-shirt — Source

51. Chloë Grace Moretz Shag Haircut

Chloe Grace-Moretz has been sporting the shag hairstyle since 2017 and she is still wearing it proudly today. Here is the final proof that the shag is back in trend!

Chloë Grace Moretz Shag Haircut- Chloë Grace Moretz wearing a floral blouse — Source

Final Thoughts

Are you going to get a shag haircut now? What sold you? Let me know in the comments section below! Don’t leave out any detail, and show me how you styled your new haircut!

Kate May

Hi there! I’m Kate, great to meet you! I used to be the kid in school who always had the most complicated braids and as young as 14 years old I was the go-to schoolyard hairstylist. Working with hair has always relaxed me and I am always looking for new styles to try. My latest achievement is a great looking undercut and blue-black dye job on one of my friends. Now I’m blending my skill at hairstyling with my passion for writing and doing what I love.