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How to ask for Modern shag

Tell your stylist

Short layers at the crown for lift, lengthening toward shoulder-length ends; razor or point-cut for a choppy texture; wispy curtain bangs. Remove bulk overall and keep the ends light.

Hair types
straight, wavy, curly
Face shapes
round, square, oval, heart-shaped, long
Finished length
shoulder length
Perm, color or braids
None needed
Daily styling
About 15 minutes
Upkeep
Trim every 7 weeks

Styling it each day

Scrunch-dry with your hands for volume, twist a few pieces with a curling iron, finish with sea-salt or texture spray.

Example: Modern shag
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Will it suit you?

Upload one front-facing photo. A free analysis reads your face shape, hair type and undertone and picks three cuts from this guide that suit you; then see yourself with them before you cut.

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