Shags & Butterfly

Curly Shag

A curl-specific shag with layers cut to let each spiral sit in its own space, and a raised crown.

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Layers go in curl by curl on dry hair so nothing collapses once it shrinks, which is the difference between a shag and a triangle. The shortest lengths sit through the crown to lift the root, and the perimeter is left uneven so the ends do not stack into a solid bottom edge. Diffusing upside down is most of the styling. Growth mostly shows as the crown dropping.

Suitsoval, square, heart face shapes. The curl mass rides above the cheekbone while the ends drop past the jaw, which rounds off a square corner and puts width below a narrow chin.
Hair typecurly, coily, thick, medium density. An actual curl pattern is needed to define the layers, and a tighter coil shrinks more, so the cut has to be planned at dry length.
UpkeepDry cut every three to four months, with gel or cream on soaking wet hair and a diffuser on low most wash days.
Ask forAsk for a dry curly cut shaped as a shag, curl by curl, with the shortest layers at the crown and an uneven perimeter.

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Questions about Curly Shag

Who does the Curly Shag suit?

It works best on oval, square, heart face shapes. The curl mass rides above the cheekbone while the ends drop past the jaw, which rounds off a square corner and puts width below a narrow chin.

Does the Curly Shag work on my hair type?

Best on curly, coily, thick, medium density hair. An actual curl pattern is needed to define the layers, and a tighter coil shrinks more, so the cut has to be planned at dry length.

How much upkeep does a Curly Shag need?

Dry cut every three to four months, with gel or cream on soaking wet hair and a diffuser on low most wash days.

What do I ask my stylist for?

Ask for a dry curly cut shaped as a shag, curl by curl, with the shortest layers at the crown and an uneven perimeter.

Can I try the Curly Shag on my own photo first?

Yes. HairGlam puts the Curly Shag on a photo of your own face in a few seconds, so you can judge it against your face shape and hairline before you book. It is free to download on iPhone and iPad with 12 free looks: 4 haircuts, 4 hair colors and 4 makeup looks, and some looks can also be tried free in your browser at hairglam.app/try.