Some haircuts are just plain smart. The shag? She’s the wise friend who knows all the shortcuts.
Older women are rediscovering the magic of layers — not just in life, but in hair.
Messy, structured, edgy, soft — shag hairstyles have it all, and then some.
The beauty of a shag cut is that it works with your natural texture, not against it.
You get volume, personality, and that subtle “I woke up fabulous” vibe without trying too hard.
In 2025, shag haircuts are still going strong — and they’ve picked up some stylish tricks along the way.
Ready to find the layered look that gets you the compliments at brunch and the nods at the salon?
We’ve got 26 of them.
1. Textured Silver Shag with Feathered Layers
A modern shag with soft, feathered layers that add movement to natural silver hair, giving a breezy, light finish perfect for low-maintenance styling.
2. Ash Brown Shag with Curtain Bangs
This ash brown layered cut features curtain bangs that frame the face, creating a soft shape that flatters mature features beautifully.
3. Sandy Blonde Shag with Choppy Ends
A warm sandy blonde shag with tousled, choppy ends adds volume and bounce to thinning hair while keeping things casual and fresh.
4. Salt-and-Pepper Razor Shag
A razor-cut shag that highlights the beauty of salt-and-pepper strands, giving texture and edge without overwhelming the face.
5. Chestnut Shag with Side-Swept Bangs
Side-swept bangs add a youthful vibe to this layered chestnut brown cut, blending softness and structure in all the right places.
6. Soft Black Wispy Shag
Natural black hair styled into a wispy shag creates a soft, layered look with just the right amount of volume at the crown.
7. Icy Gray Shag with Short Layers
This cool-toned shag embraces icy gray hues with short, stacked layers that create lift and structure for finer textures.
8. Light Auburn Shag with Piecey Texture
A warm light auburn shade paired with a piecey shag cut makes this look lively and full of character.
9. Natural Gray Shag with Layered Fringe
A fully layered shag on natural gray hair with a fringe cut across the brow that softens the overall appearance.
10. Golden Blonde Soft Shag
This sun-kissed golden blonde shag is styled with rounded layers that add a gentle shape and softness.
11. Chocolate Brown Shag with Subtle Bangs
A rich chocolate hue complements the face-framing layers and delicate bangs in this modern shag for older women.
12. Medium Brown Shag with Crown Volume
Layers focused at the crown give a lift to this medium brown cut, helping to elongate the face and open up features.
13. Pearl White Shag with Face-Framing Layers
This striking pearl white shag uses subtle, face-framing layers to enhance cheekbones and soften the jawline.
14. Honey Blonde Shag with Tousled Finish
Warm honey tones meet tousled layers in this casual, wearable shag haircut that suits a variety of face shapes.
15. Espresso Brown Shag with Angled Layers
The deep espresso color and angular layering give this shag a sleek, structured feel while staying age-appropriate.
16. Classic Gray Shag with Soft Flicks
Soft flicked-out ends bring charm and movement to this classic gray shag cut, perfect for naturally curly or wavy textures.
17. Beige Blonde Shag with Textured Bangs
A neutral beige blonde tone pairs with textured bangs and airy layers for an understated but fashion-forward vibe.
18. Mahogany Shag with Light Layers
This rich mahogany cut features minimal layering that keeps the hair lightweight without sacrificing fullness.
19. Smoky Brown Shag with Tapered Sides
Smoky brown tones and tapered layers at the sides give this look an elegant, face-slimming effect.
20. Warm Brunette Shag with Swoop Bangs
A warm brunette base with swooping bangs adds flair and depth to a softly layered shag haircut.
21. Dusty Blonde Short Shag
This short shag cut uses a dusty blonde color and cropped layers to offer structure and easy maintenance.
22. Light Copper Shag with Voluminous Crown
Light copper hair color adds vibrance to this layered cut with volume-enhancing techniques at the crown.
23. Neutral Brown Shag with Soft Layers
A timeless shag in neutral brown, this look is ideal for older women seeking subtlety with a little edge.
24. Platinum Blonde Shag with Short Bangs
This platinum look features short, blunt bangs and layered texture throughout for a playful finish.
25. Rich Auburn Shag with Crown Layers
A deep auburn base and lifted layers around the crown give this shag a full-bodied, dimensional look.
26. White Blonde Shag with Layered Texture
Natural white-blonde tones meet mid-length layers for a look that’s full of body, bounce, and character.