Medium-length hair is the ultimate sweet spot. Long enough to play with layers and short enough to feel fresh. But if yours has started to fall flat—or feels like it’s stuck in that awkward in-between stage—a shaggy, choppy cut might be exactly what your hair’s craving.The modern shag isn’t about rock-and-roll rebellion (unless you want it to be). Today’s versions are softer, airier and far more wearable with strategic layers that create movement, texture that builds natural volume and choppy ends that keep everything from looking too precious. And according to the pros, it’s one of the easiest ways to add body to hair without sacrificing length.The key is tailoring the layers to your hair texture and face shape so the cut enhances what you already have—whether that’s fine strands that need lift, thick hair that needs lightness or natural waves that deserve to shine. Read on for the nine best shaggy, choppy cuts for medium-length, layered hair, according to celebrity stylists.Related: These Bangs Are Flattering at Any Age, According to a Top Stylist
What Face Shape Do Shags Look Good On?
"Shags can really be tailored and customized to flatter every face shape," says Patterson. And no, that isn't a lie—shags really are the hair equivalent of The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants. All it takes is sitting down with your favorite stylist and getting granular about your hair goals. Inspo pics are always key, but talking about how you want the hair to fall, the ideal texture you're looking to achieve, what styles may best suit your face shape... these are all tiny details that add up to curating the perfectly tailored 'do.Related: 7 Best Hairstyles for Oval Shape Faces, According to Celebrity Hairstylists
9 Best Shaggy, Choppy Cuts for Medium-Length, Layered Hair, According to Stylists
1. Structured Crop
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Lisa Rinna is the queen of shaggy haircuts—and though her crop is on the short side, it is perfect for her features. The shorter layers and choppy ends creating "edgy volume" that "elongates her neck beautifully in the back," says Patterson, creating a "chic and effortless" finish. Styling at home is easy. Simply apply your go-to heat protectant, then add in some texture spray or mousse to "help support the style as you blow dry," Patterson says.When the hair is about 80% dry, start using your fingers to create extra lift and texture. If your goal is a more polished finish, Patterson recommends using a "small round brush to flip out" the ends. Finish it all with some styling cream and hairspray, and you've got texture for days.Related: The Soft-Shaping Cut Stylists ‘Absolutely’ Recommend for Women Over 50
2. Shaggy Bob
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Bobs are the haircut of the moment, so why not give it some edge with shaggy layers? Julianne Hough showcases just how flawless the style can look, proving that wispy layers aren't just reserved for longer cuts. "The face frame layering is really etched out lending heavier to that shag vibe," says Patterson. "It works to meet a slightly longer length around the rest of the bob shape." In short, you get that fun texture and layering, but without the hair feel overly full and weighed down.When headed to the salon, keep the cut "pretty square" to ensure the strength at the bottom is the focal point. And of course, always use a styling cream like the ION Illuminating Creme to keep things "soft and pieced out."Related: 7 Best Low-Maintenance Haircuts for Thick Hair, According to a Celebrity Stylist
3. Classy Mullet
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Plus, the shaggy perimeter and slighter longer length"allows the hair to flow towards the back, creating endless styling possibilities, he explains. Enjoy playing with the texture when styling at home, incorporating a pomade or texture paste (like SexyHair Styling Texture Paste) with your fingertips to shape and bring out that rugged edges. Mix it up, be playful and don't be afraid to embrace the natural shape of this style!
4. Octopus Cut
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When headed to the salon, Patterson says to have your stylist focus on shorter layers cut with a razor at the crown, and longer layering techniques throughout the rest of the 'do to channel Ortega's airy yet voluminous vibe.
5. Curly Lob
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The "shorter hair pushes longer strands throughout the interior of the cut," which is what helps to create Alanna Arrington's sculptural chin-grazing silhouette, he says. And though it may seem intimidating, it's actually super easy to style at home—all you have to do is add some hydrating curl mousse to the hair (Patterson recommends "pancake-ing your hands palm to palm" to smooth and saturate the curls with product) and use your fingers to shape. That's it. Let the hair sit until the product is totally dry, then let the curls shake out how they want to.
6. Wispy Bangs
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For styling at home, celebrity hairstylist and TRESemmé brand partner Hayley Heckmann recommends whipping out the flat iron—we love the T3 SinglePass StyleMax—and "doing a mix of an 'S' wave pattern" by taking small sections and bending them back and forth from scalp to ends. Add some texture spray and seal it with TRESemme Extra Hold Hair Spray for effortless waves that last from day to night with ease.
7. Piecey Ends
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Camila Cabello's version is refined and polished all without losing that avant-garde style—perfect for anyone looking to try a choppy haircut without going going all-in. When styling, be sure to use plenty of heat protectant and hair serum so the end result is sleek, hydrated and glossy.
8. The OG Shag
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But be warned, when headed to the salon, there is a fine line between "texture" and "thinning," he says. If your stylist gets too happy with the shears, the cut may look amazing in the chair, but you'll notice it starting to feel "puffy and bubble-like" in a few weeks, he warns. To avoid this, ask your stylist to control the placement of the texture and shape so the cut can "grow out and evolve together beautifully."
9. Rounded Lob
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Plus, it's a perfect length to show off the decolletage and open up the face. For embracing Bridget's airy style, start by applying your go-to styling cream to damp hair, scrunching to activate the waves. Then, using a curling iron, size and shape your waves in alternating patterns, selecting a few random pieces around the face to frame your features. "It's a great trick we use to give an overall feeling of polished-chaos to the style," says Patterson. Add some dry shampoo to keep texture and volume to a maximum, and you're good to go.
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