Confirmed: The Coolest People Are Ditching Polished Bobs in Favour of the Wavy Shag
This season, it's all about this low-fuss, lived-in hairstyle.


Every now and again, I come across a hair trend that I just know is going to be cool for years to come. First it was the bob hairstyle, then it was the pixie cut, but lately everyone has been talking about the shag hair trend. No, this hairstyle isn't new, but it's had a revival over the last few years, and it seems that people can't get enough.
If you're not familiar, this hairstyle involves lots of choppy layers (focusing a lot on face-framing pieces) and an abundance of texture and movement throughout the roots and ends. It looks incredible on all hair types, hair lengths and hair colours, and pairs perfectly with statement fringes and curtain bangs. Lots of experts have acknowledged the want for low-effort, laidback hair trends this season, so I do not doubt that we will be seeing the shag hairstyle everywhere this summer.
If you want to take the look to the next level, why not pair your new cut with some tousled waves? Yep, I've noticed the wavy shag has become the cool-girl style of choice recently. And it looks beautifully effortless. If you have natural waves, then you are one step ahead, but those with fine or flat hair can easily recreate the look by adding some hard-working hair products into their routine. Below, I've rounded up some of my favourite wavy shag hairstyles alongside some product recommendations to help get that tousled finish at home...
Wavy Shag Hairstyle Inspiration
Suki Waterhouse is always rocking a shag hairstyle, and her loose, undone waves add a seriously cool touch.
Yep, this trend looks incredible on shorter haircuts, too.
Told you all the cool girls are rocking this look.
Opt for tousled, beachy waves to give your shag hairstyle a laid back feel.
I know this doesn't scream shaggy cut at first, but it's all in the styling. The short layers on top and around the face make this text-book shag haircut territory. Plus, the undone curls? Perfection.
A wispy, wavy fringe is the best way to take your shag haircut to the next level.
Alexa Chung's barely-there waves and soft layers will always be in style.
Buttery blonde hair and a wavy shag hairstyle? This look is bang on trend.
Seriously, this hairstyle was everywhere during Paris Fashion Week.
This style looks so great with natural waves.
The ultimate cool-girl look.
Best Products for a Wavy Shag Hairstyle
This is one of my favourite texturising volume sprays and will add lots of volume and movement to your choppy layers.

Grace Lindsay is the junior beauty editor atBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing UK. At the age of 18 she decided to train as a makeup artist before going on to study english and media at Goldsmiths University. It was during that time that she explored her love for journalism by interning at a small beauty start-up based in Shoreditch. Since then, she has worked at a number of publications including Marie Claire and Hello!, where her love for all things beauty continued to grow.
AsBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing UK's junior beauty editor, she covers everything from Wholesale Replica Bag hair trends to the stand-out makeup products of the season.
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