How To Cut a Long Hair Shag (2024)

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Long Hair Shag Cut How-to

This hair cut is super wearable, salon friendly and on trend.

Hair has taken a turn back in time to our mullet and shag haircut era and we love it!Jaggedtextures sweeping bangs an abstract stylewhat'snot to love? We like this hair cut how-to, because it isa popular look, and will give you the confidence create something beautiful on your guest.

Get prepared! Tools you need -

• Cutting combs
• Cutting scissors
• TriRazor
• Clips
• Blow-dryer
• Hair products

The hair cut needs sectioning

The sectioning isreallysimplefor the long shag look.

We section a part on top straight down the middle, with ''U'' shaped section running across the parietal ridge to the mastoid process. We then draw a line with our comb, splitting the densities of the sides from the back. This keeps us aware of the change when we reach behind the ear.

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Start the Shag Hair Cut with a Guide

The guide line is just the guide – we are cutting into this section later.

Matt recommendsstatingthe haircut by cutting in his baseline in the back. He wants to create a blunt line as a guide. This isachievedby taking a channel section down the middle and blunt cutting. Matt then follows his guide using the same technique and zero elevation.

Then Cut Shag Face Framing Layers

The layers are cut with theTriRazor. We have 4 panels at the front.

We start on the side with section number one. All the hair is combed forwards and we really work at that scalp area, this cut is going todetermineour length so think about where you want the hair to fall. Do you want a disconnection? Do you want to remove a lot of weight and a deep layer around the front?

Use ourTriRazor!

For the first razor cut we are using our 25% cutting razor.

Go in at the midshaft and slide out, this removes 25% of the hair. Then change your razor angle and draw out the shape around the face. Back and forth movement creates a shattered cut effect through the ends. Drop the hair andconnect upthe back by using your 100% cutting side.

Matching up our sides we use the same sectioning and cutting technique. Matt Checks for balance by pulling the hair at the front forwards from both sides, and cutting a guide in his next section to ensure he has balance.

Now to Cut the Bangs of the Long Shag

We take these two top sections and we are cutting them together!

Pull the hair all directlyforwardsin one big section. Grab yourTriRazorand on our 50% option, go in and slide out texture at the length you want to see layers. Continually repeat this technique combing away the cut hairuntil you feel the hair is looking see-through. The with our 100% edge and back and forth movement take away the length.

TIP- the hair that is pulled forwards is cut on a straight. This creates a round because of the over direction once the hair is released it forms a rounded shape.

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Then we Cut Hair at the Back of the Shag

There are many ways to layer the back. We decided to go for a V-shape.

We section 1 step past the middle. The larger hair section is pulled directly out to the side with the hair below the occipital dropped. Matt goes in with his 50% edge and slides out texture. He then repeats with 25%. When you feel you have added enough internal texture, use your 100%cutting edgeand carve out a layer working with a vertical line. Matt thenrepeatsthis technique from the opposite side. Th only difference is he isworkingfrom the top layer to the bottom.

TIP- The overdirection is pulled parallel behind the ear.

TIP- Thinner hair types is better to keep to blunter lines,retaininga strong shape.

StyletheHair

We use Paul Mitchells Sculpting Foam and Neuro Prime for condition hold and protection.

We use our ergo diamond paddle to brush product through and work a trace of product in the base. We use a flat wrap blow-dry technique to remove water – The hair looksfrizzyprior to the finish. The smooth out with ourround brush and Paul Mitchells Hot OffThePress.

Detail and Refine the Cut with your Scissors

Look at the areas that fall bulky, andetchout the bulk.

Use your creative flare and define edges you see needing more strength. In the layers at the back, we are point cutting. We take a line across the back, over-direct, and point cut into it. He continues to follow that guide until he runs out of hair. This just softens the middle section.

Layer and Detail the Length

Thehairin the occipital down has no layer.

Matt recommends using the 50%cutting edgebecause the razor is the most exposed. The blade on the razor should be changed for every use. Meaning the razor isactually sharperthan scissors. Matt visually pinches areas and cuts away to create movement and flow in the cut.

Try theTriRazor

TriRazoris also great for texturizing short cuts.

Matt grabs a mannequin and shows you a technique he has used for some men's hair. The razor is versatile, safe, you can pop it in your pocket andthere'smany ways to use it!

The Hair Cut is Finished

Onceyou'rehappy with the look just grab your Paul Mitchell Hot OffThePress and give a spray in place.

We hopeyouenjoyed the cut! Most equipment and tools are available on shop.fse.com. Download ourFSEnowapp to get involved with the FSE hair community and updates comment to say hi and subscribe to our Free Salon Education video! - Happy cutting!

April 27, 2021 — evelyn davies

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