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@araxjan
For a picture-perfect look that begs to be Instagrammed, this is a style to steal! The result is a lovely head of flicked yet still shag-inspired locks with bounce and body for days!
It seems that many women today are leaning towards effortless and natural-looking hairstyles. Long shags are one of the best options if you want to look stylish and sport your long locks loose. Shags are equally flattering for thick and fine hair. Adding volume or removing excessive bulk is an easy task for a good shag haircut.
Here are 60 beautiful long shags that you are welcome to view right now for inspiration.
@foxandjane
This adorable hairstyle is a great way to deal with very thick hair. The levels of layers are stretched out, so you have multiple tiers that show off the brighter highlights on top and darker lowlights underneath.
Razored shags with bangs that graze the eyebrows are a throwback to the 1970s. Slightly tousled and totally messy, the uneven layers that cascade down to the mid-chest provide a distinctive rock-n-roll feel.
@timduenashair
Long hair with highlights looks so chic for date nights and beach days. The layers add extra texture for those days when you want to enjoy an effortless, edgy vibe. If your thick hair gets in the way, tie it up into a cute messy bun!
@thebeautydept
Choppy layers that start a bit above your shoulders scream beach hair and that’s completely okay! Spray a beach texture spray to get that extra bounce if needed. To keep frizz at bay during humid days, spray an anti-frizz spray after styling.
@milala_hair
Golden locks are gorgeous in the sun and can get even lighter during your beach days. Pair warm blonde tones with shadow roots to add depth around the crown area and emphasize the layers.
@brit_bellasalonandboutique
This balayage hairstyle boasts fabulous texture and can be a wonderful way to celebrate your inner tomboy. The wavy bangs and textured pieces tucked behind the ears bring more body to naturally fine hair.
@timm.morrison
When you need hairstyle inspo for thick hair, a choppy cut with layers throughout is a way to go. The side swept bangs and the wavy copper-toned pieces curl around the jawline gracefully and help to elongate the neck.
@timm.morrison
This hairstyle is super trendy and can be worn in the office as well as in your everyday life. If you want to tame your bangs, push them to the side to open up your face.
@salsalhair
For a picture-perfect look that begs to be Instagrammed, this is a style to steal! The result is a lovely head of flicked yet still shag-inspired locks with bounce and body for days!
@araxjan
Extreme layers suggest a bold personality with plenty of confidence. This hairstyle features clearly defined layers with a lot of variation in the lengths. It creates a longer, softer, more modern version of Carol Brady’s iconic style.
@modernsalon
Long layered cuts can be modified to work for almost any hair type by changing the length and density of the layers. This red toned chestnut style sports sweeping bangs, thick upper layers and wispy lower ones. Subtle changes in tone spotlight the choppiness.
@hairbyfunkynessss
You’d be surprised how much difference the right cutting technique can make to fine hair. Wispy ends and feathering around the face give extra body to this free-flowing blonde hairstyle. There won’t be a limp strand in sight!
@salsalhair
The dainty light brown is flawlessly contrasted with the messiness of shaggy layers. As lighter tones are always at risk of washing out quickly, shampooing and conditioning with color-preserving, sulfate free products will prolong your hefty investment. Integrating a deep conditioner will enhance shine for damaged, colored hair.
@shmashlee
Flipping the ends of the layers up while blow-drying is easy and especially effective if you rock a feathered cut. Though black has an inclination towards uniformity, layers of various lengths break up the monotonous dark color and bring your tresses to life. Sleek and shiny approaches to styling are best.
@artisancolourspa
When you are thinking of getting layers, opt for chunky ones that add dimension to your style. Long layers make it easier to do a half up half down look – it’s super chic and cute!
@lisasatornhair
Longer layers are good for styling flipped up ends. Ladies with thin hair will gravitate towards this style because it shows the movement and dimension in your hair.
@onumakeigo
This hairstyle gives us supermodel vibes because it’s so effortlessly chic. You can blow it out and curl the ends or just use a straightener and go up at the ends.
@hairstylist.ashley
Shaggy waves with longer bangs are so versatile because you can pin them back if you want to have a sleek look or leave them out for a boho style. You can also tie your hair back and leave your bangs out for a chic office look.
@lockandshade
For unlayered hair, most of the weight is in the ends of the hair. With that, there is a possibility of an unbalanced look. Short and feathery layers in the crown add bulk on top, while reducing the density in the lower lengths of the hair.
@motley_crewcut
Balayage hair with an ombre effect is still on the hair scene. Midshaft layers accompanied by a subtle balayage can adapt to many styles and personalities with their potential for variety. A quick retouch at the roots will refresh a grown out gradient color.
@cutyourhair
Play up thick luscious locks with a sweeping layered cut to keep hair light and manageable. So versatile, you have an option to wear it straight for a day at work and totally transform it with curls for a special occasion.
@hairby_jenniferlynn
A razored shaggy haircut is a go-to if you’re looking to chop off your long locks for the warmer season. You can tie your hair up while having longer pieces out in the front to frame your cheekbones and jawline.
@mizzchoi
Ladies with thick hair will love this feathered hairstyle because it gives your long locks life and oozes 80s vibes – which are cute and trendy. You can opt for short bangs or have longer fringe pieces to frame your face.
@hairbyginala
Sleek hair with flair! If you love long luscious hair but just don’t have enough thickness to pull it off, this cross between a shag and an octopus cut is perfect. Short feathery layers will make hair appear far thicker than it is, giving it that all important boost in the volume department!
@heather_j_wurts
Wispiness is created by thin layers throughout the hair. It is a staple cut for those with thinner locks trying to maintain a denser mane. Applying an oil mask one to three times per week can help boost hair growth for sparser areas.
@timm.morrison
To get those wispy pieces, ask your stylist for point-cutting or razor-cutting techniques. Shaggy layers will add texture and volume to your hair and help with dimension which is crucial for ladies with thin hair.
@deardangerca
Hello, volume! We can’t get enough of the gorgeous texture these piece-y layers deliver. Next time you’re at a salon, opt for a shaggy cut with long layers to get the dimension and volume you deserve!
@salsalhair
For all the boss ladies out there, just because you opt for a fun, edgy haircut doesn’t mean it can’t look grown up too! If it’s versatility you’re after, a dark, sleek hairstyle with angled, descending layers might just be what you’re after. Classy yet cool, it ticks all the boxes for our work ‘do.
@suzido_
Throw it back to the 70s with cool shaggy bangs. Fuller bangs and voluminous blowout layers will let you tap into the modern wolf cut and butterfly cut trends, while being super helpful for removing the bulk of thick hair.
@victoria.hairart
You don’t have to be solely boho chic with a shag. Opt for a more refined coif by curling the ends of your layers. A heat protectant is a must, then simply blow dry some body into your hair with a round brush and finish by curling the very tips of your locks.
@hairbyjasminestaal
Layering can work on all hair types and textures. Your stylist will recommend you the length and kind of layers to complement both your face and hair. We love the extra dimension that the highlights give!
@melodynelson2000
You can wear this length down at all times – in the office, for a date night or a stroll through the park. Bangs add a sense of messy chic to your look and can work on anyone.
@bree.little
Short front bangs look great on ladies with thin hair because you can pair them with shorter layers to complete the rocker vibe. Shorter layers help bring body and life into your style, so, if you’re looking for a new ‘do – here it is.
@goodbyehorsegirl
Splitting your bangs off-center is a great way to help your overgrown fringe to blend with face-framing layers. Add waves for the ends to soften your look.
@jayne_edosalon
Long, shaggy locks can look absolutely luscious. All it takes to acquaint yourself with the big hair aesthetic is a few layers of varying length and heavy side-swept bangs. Make sure to ask for shorter layers around the crown to get insane volume!
@kccarhart
To get mega volume for fine or thin hair, try teasing your hair at the roots and spritz a bit of hairspray to finish off the look. Keep your bangs straight for a fun twist.
@ashleenormanhair
Piece-y layers look amazing with wavy, beachy hair because you can see each layer perfectly. They are meant to give your hair more dimension. If you have bangs, you get a bonus.
@kateshahanadams
Face-framing layers can soften your face or draw attention to its best features. We love how effortless and light they make your hair feel after a well-deserved trip to the salon.
@costellos.creations
This hairstyle makes a perfect in-between haircut! Instead of dealing with that awkward growing-out phase, introduce some natural-looking layering to your hair. The ends of these wispy layers are delicately lightened to make the shagginess of the look more pronounced.
@anhcotran
These cute, tousled layers are sure to turn heads. A few waves, some deliberate mussing, jagged bangs combined with long layers – it’s absolute perfection! The red hair isn’t necessary, but it definitely works, right?
@wessharpton
We’re absolutely smitten with this haircut! It effortlessly blends the soft, wavy layers and bangs, drawing attention with its bold yet chic statement.
@hirohair
An extreme side sweep looks stunning with this hairdo! Short, medium, and long layers combine in a wavy, crazy explosion of hair that moves, bounces, and swings.
@modernsalon
If time is of the essence in the morning, heavily layered hair will really cut down your dry-time. Shaggy layers around the crown only need a quick blast with a hairdryer. For extra volume, use a diffuser to give uplift to those roots!
@brockstarhair
The edginess of a platinum blonde is accompanied beautifully by V-cut layers. Incorporate some beachy waves and finish with a texturizing spray for a tousled effect. Using a blonde hair care system such as one that contains hydrogen peroxide to brighten or a purple tint to neutralize brass will ensure the maintenance of your icy color.
@kearybladel
Messy, jagged bangs take long hair to the next level. This coiffure is bursting with personality, from its vivid orange hue to the energetic styling, we love how this haircut with bangs makes an unashamedly bold statement.
@timm.morrison
This hairstyle perfectly channels that ‘just-got-outta-bed’ feel. Ask your hairdresser for strategically placed layers through the length; you’ll maintain the long hair you crave but with more dimension and movement.
@anhcotran
Bangs are not too often embraced by those with curly locks, however, a loose ringlet partners well with piecey, shaggy layers and a thinned fringe. It is carefully trimmed into the wave pattern to accentuate the naturalness of the hair.
@timm.morrison
Dramatic yet achievable, this hairstyle features a short choppy cut around the crown and long hair on the lower half of the length. Not only will this fearless cut let you get rid you of any split ends, it will allow you to enjoy having long hair – the best of both worlds!
@prettycutanddry
This super voluminous hairstyle with face-framing layers exudes a timeless sense of class and sophistication. A perfect choice for ladies who lack volume and texture.
@hakstol
Add oomph to naturally straight hair with lovely long layers. Polished yet full of movement, this bronde mane gets extra style points for its super fine platinum highlights around the face. The ultimate way to hone your facial features!
@suetyrrellstylist
An easy solution for those aiming to conceal a large forehead is the long layered haircut pictured. A choppy fringe covers the forehead and accentuates the lower half of the face, while messy layers add body and volume. A rich chocolate brown is paired excellently with caramel highlights and dimensional lowlights.
@salsalhair
Bring out the sheen and brilliance of your naturally curly waves by cutting them into this choppy shag that’s full of lush layers, rich textures, and jagged edges. Parted on the side or down the center, just shake your head a couple of times, and all the wavy pieces will fall perfectly around your shoulders and upper back.
@hairbyginala
The waist-length tendrils and blonde “toasted coconut” color contribute to the sultry appeal of this chic hairdo. It’s a spectacular way to wear your hair if you’re blessed with healthy, shiny hair of long length.
@jenstylesu
Single toned colors can be given dynamics with simple and elegant layers. A shaggy cut adds volume to the crown and heavy layering in the ends allows for a contrast in shape. Perfect for a bottom-heavy face, the style flatters both in pictures and real life.
@houstonhairlife
If you have naturally wavy hair, a long shag with no bangs is the best way to frame your face and showcase your cheekbones. The long layers are slightly tousled at the top for a little extra height that lengthens the silhouette of the hairstyle.
@salsalhair
The placement of layers in your shag depends a lot on your face shape. Shorter layers play up defined cheekbones. Alternately, a section lightly grazing the chin draws attention to the beautiful jawline. You can easily notice this if your analyze photos in our gallery. Also note that opting for a lighter color on the ends always intensifies the piece-y-ness of the hair.
@anhcotran
Those with natural curls will love this version of the popular shag cut! Stylish as it is daring, this textured hairstyle can accentuate your gorgeous curls, giving them an edgy and flirty appearance.
@ernestomeneses
Elegant hairstyles often involve curls, whether they’re natural or curled with iron or rollers. This style combines a look of straight hair up top and more expressive curls through the bottom part.
@rachelringwood
For a clean look, spice up your straight locks with shaggy ends. A light dusting of gold striations from the top of the crown highlights the smoothness of the upper layer. Make the lower ends chunky, and almost anything goes!
@myrtueshairdesign
These shaggy layers are a perfect way to thin out thick curls. The bangs and short layers up top give an extra volume, and they frame the face with babylights that highlight the eyes. A great haircut idea for thick, long, curly hair.
@smallbevy
All haircuts mentioned above are, undoubtedly, impressive and eye-catching, but if you want to experiment with length, please, check the section with shag hairstylesshag hairstyles.
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