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Shaggy haircut
Soft, choppy layers all over the head and hair falling over the forehead. It’s a relaxed cut with a lived-in, air-dried texture: today’s take on the ’70s shag.
- Length
- Short
- Upkeep
- Low
- Best textures
- Straight, wavy, curly
- Face shapes
- Oval, round, square, heart, long
How would Shaggy look on you?
Try it on my photo1 credit · no credits used until you press CONFIRM · combine with a color and beard in one try
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What to tell your stylist
“I’d like a shag cut. Please spread the layers all over my head and keep the ends choppy and light. I want messy pieces falling over my forehead and the sides of my face, with a lived-in texture rather than a neat finish.”
Tip: show the result you made in Mane too. A description plus a picture is the clearest brief.
Why choose it
- Suits many face shapes
- Adds texture to straight hair and movement to wavy hair
- Effortless to style
Keep in mind
- Layers can make very fine hair look sparse
- The messy look may not suit everyone’s style
Similar styles
Colors that go well with Shaggy
About Shaggy
In a shag, layers are distributed all over the head and the ends are cut choppy and light. The pieces falling over the forehead and down both sides of the face are its signature. It’s similar to a wolf cut but softer: less volume on top, messier ends and a rounder overall silhouette.
Since the layers frame the face, it suits many face shapes, from round to long. It adds texture to straight hair and brings out natural movement in wavy and curly hair. Styling is easy: a sea salt spray or light cream, worked in with your fingers, is all it takes.
What’s the difference between a shag and a wolf cut?
Both are layered and messy. A wolf cut has more height on top and more length at the back, while a shag gives a softer, rounder silhouette. Trying both on the same photo makes the difference clear.
How do I style a shag?
Apply a sea salt spray or light cream to damp hair, scrunch it with your fingers and let it air-dry. For more defined texture, twist the ends with your fingers.
How many credits does it take to try Shaggy in Mane?
Each CONFIRM costs 1 credit and creates one image. Picking options and browsing uses no credits; a credit is only used when you press CONFIRM, and it’s refunded automatically if the generation fails. You can combine a hairstyle, color and beard in the same CONFIRM. During the beta, credits are bought in the app and the same balance works on the web.
Try it on your own photo in 3 steps
Add your photo
Keep your face centered and well lit. Uploading a photo and picking options uses no credits.
Shaggy is preselected
The studio opens with this choice. Add a color, beard or smile if you like; everything is applied in the same try.
Press CONFIRM
Your result is usually ready in 10–30 seconds. Save your favorite, compare side by side or show it to your stylist.