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Cut: Kirsten Patterson; Style: Joel TorresArtist—Dominick Serna, Sally Hershberger, Thomas Osborn
By Katie Harrington·June 02, 2026
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No matter the variation—long, short, curly, straight, with fringe or without—the shag is one of the sexiest and most versatile fashion staples—a veritable icon of cuts and styles. Keep your shags looking their best with these four tips from top shag experts.
Try Sally’s Five-Section Shag
Sally Hershberger (@sallyhershberger) uses five sections for her famous shag cuts, and all of them are sectioned according to the shape of the head. “Imagine fitting a ball in a big square box so that the top of the ball is visible above the top of the box,”…
Unlock iconic shag secrets from the Mother of the Shag and rockstar hairdresser, Sally Hershberger.
@sallyhershberger
Rediscover the shag’s iconic charm with #ONESHOT Winner Rachel Williams’ exclusive Modern Day Shag class.
@rachelwstylist
Unlock shaggy bob secrets with Jacob Khan, featuring step-by-step cutting, invisible layers, fringe tips and styling tricks.
@jacobhkhan
Unlock the secrets of the trendy short shag haircut with #ONESHOT Winner Carolynn Judd.
@styled_by_carolynn
Unlock the secrets to this year's hottest haircuts with insights from the ARC™ Scissors Team as they break down four signature cuts.
@chrisjones_hair, @brianacisneros +2
Integrate cutting and color techniques to create cohesive, timeless looks with Jessica Scott Santo and Rachel Williams.
@jessicascotthair, @rachelwstylist
Master the art of one of the most sought-after haircuts—the shag/mullet hybrid—with specialist Brian Hickman.
@brianhickman1
The square layer cut creates internal texture and shape on a mid-length base.
@toniandguyworld
