Curly shag: Ideas & Try-On

Curly shag

Curly fringeShort crown layersmedium length

Short crown layers lift the curls, while longer pieces skim the shoulders. A curly fringe connects the layers around the face.

Talk to your stylist about

Show where you want the curls to sit after they dry and shrink.

Living with the look

Ask how to keep the crown layers and fringe defined between trims.

A helpful reality check

A preview cannot predict how your hair will fall, feel or grow. Use it to discuss length and shape, alongside your texture and routine.

What defines Curly shag?

A curly shag uses shorter crown layers and a curly fringe above longer curls. The contrast in resting lengths gives the cut its layered outline.

Check the curl height around the brows and where the front opens beside the cheek. In profile, compare crown lift with the length at the shoulder.

Choose the shortest point of the dry fringe and show how much length to keep at the lower edge. Ask how your curl shrinkage changes both points.

Soft shag
A curly shag builds the outline around ringlets. The soft shag reference shows a gentler transition with looser separation through the layers.
Long ringlet curls
Long ringlet curls retain a longer lower perimeter and open forehead. The curly shag brings shorter layers up toward the crown and includes a curly fringe.