Why get a shag ‘do?
The shag haircut first shot to popularity decades ago and the retro look has made various resurgences over the years. There’s many reasons for its enduring popularity but at the top of the list is that it’s a hassle-free look that requires minimal styling. It’s also an extremely flattering look with the texture around the face framing the features while the fringe draws attention to the eyes. On top of all that, it’s also a great hairstyle option for when your hair is at an in-between length. Long live the shag!
Different ways to style your shag
A shag can be as layered as you like, which is brilliant because it means it can be adapted to suit your particular hair type and the look you’re going for. Remember, the more layers you add the “messier” the final look of the shag. On the other hand, less layers create more of a feathery textured look. Traditionally this haircut is topped off with a brow-skimming fringe, however if you’d prefer not to have one, it can certainly be omitted.
How to colour your shag
There’s isn’t a particular hair colour that works specifically with a shag hairstyle. However for 2017, there’s certainly been a surge towards multi-tonal hair colour techniques and in particular the ombré trend. For a touch of warmth and colour, consider asking ask your stylist about the L’Oréal Professionnel Majimèches hair lightener, an ammonia free highlighting cream that adds golden highlights to the hair. Combining a multi-tonal colour with the shag haircut not only looks superb, but also highlights the different textures of the haircut.
What products to use with a shag hairstyle
The key to nailing the on-trend shag hairstyle all comes down to using products to enhance the texture. Whether you’re trying to achieve a messy bed-head look or tousled surfer girl waves, a gel like L’Oréal Professionnel Wild Stylers Scruff Me will be bring out that texture through the lengths and ends, without pushing up the roots.
Article via Loreal Professional.