a shag is layers around the front, the sides and the crown to get that volume towards the roots," says Hersheson. "The shorter those layers are, the more extreme the look is.
The longer they are, the less extreme it is. So if you want to adapt it to make it feel softer, keep the layers a little longer." It's a balancing act though. "If you don’t go short enough, it won’t feel like a shag, but going in with less layers and making them slightly less drastic will still give you that rock ‘n roll vibe," says Hersheson.And, if you're still not ready for the chop, clever styling can help give the illusion of layers and create that signature rounded shape around the crown.
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