To be classified as a shag, a hair cut must have extensive layering. It must have bangs and a neckline that is long as compared to the lengths rest of the layers. The layers between the crown and the nape area must be short so that the shape of the style is close at the sides and the back.

Style this shag by blowing the top and bangs dry with a round brush. Insert the brush under the hair while rolling it under and creating a full rounded shape. When drying the nape area, keep the brush on top of the hair and brush it down allowing the ends to flip out.
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The newer shags are just as texturized as the original but don’t have the question mark shape. They are not as close in the nape area as the original but are layered so that the shape is full on top and narrow at the sides and back. Use the large round brush to shape the bangs and the crown. Dry the rest of the style by using the blow dryer and your fingers. Allow the ends to flip out naturally. After the style is dry, use hair crème or styling past to add texture and separate the layers.

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