Shag Hairstyles For Over 50

The shag hair style has been revived since the 1970s.

Hairstyles, like clothing, seem to evolve every few decades. The shag, which is a style characterized by different layered lengths of hair, was popular in the 1970s and it has been revived in the 2000s. The hairstyle is pretty much universal as far as the age of the wearer. With a few differentiations, this style can be just as sexy and beautiful on a fifty year old as on a twenty year old.

The Cut

Today's shag hairstyle differs in overall movement from the shag of the 1960s and 1970s. The layers are more proportionate without the very short top or the long tail. The key to today's style is to achieve a rough finish rather than a polished look by using mousse to give it body. It should appear as if you tousled it with your fingers instead of combing and brushing it into place.

Versatility

The shorter shag is a fashionable hairstyle for the older woman and allows for deviations from the longer layers of younger women. The versatility of the cut means that women can sport many different styles, giving them the option of adapting quickly and easily from daytime office to evening out on the town. Whether hair is curly, wavy or straight, a professional cut will make allowances for differences in hair textures.

Variety

The style of the shag you choose will determine the types and numbers of layers and the way they are worked into the hair. Different styles of the shag can be achieved through the technique used in the cut, giving you the ease of wash and wear but with the sexiness and tousled look of a vixen. You can choose bangs, long layers, short layers or whatever fits your style and personality.

Styling

When you are bored with one look, you can change to another simply by using different styling products, such as a volumizing spray, gel, mousse or pomade. After towel drying your hair, use a leave-in conditioner and apply a gel lightly. Gently combing hair with a wide-toothed comb removes any resistance and allows hair to flow freely. Use a diffuser on your blow dryer to dry hair and pinch the ends with a little wax.

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