Bridget Moynahan's Shag Haircut
The Cut:
In the photo from the Vanity Fair Oscar Party in 2005, Ms. Moynahan sports heavily-textured, shag layers with a choppy fringe/bangs area. To achieve this cut, section the hair using a standard seven-section parting, leaving a half-inch perimeter hanging down. Leave a deep triangle of hair at the fringe area.
Begin by cutting the perimeter with softly curved fringe and rounding down along the sides to the base length at the sides and back of the head. Once the perimeter shape is established, release the top section and determine the length for the upper layers by making an initial guide cut at the top center of the head. Bring the hair from the remaining sections up to this central point and cut it using this stationary guide.
Continue by lifting the hair from the other sections up to the guide point and cutting accordingly. The end result should create a horizontal plane when viewed from an inverted perspective. After completing the cut, go back and add texture by making steep notches into the layers, including the bangs/fringe area. The finished style is a funky, layered look with plenty of visual interest.
The Style:
Styling this haircut is straightforward. Begin by towel-drying the hair and applying styling product to damp hair, combing through with a wide-tooth comb before blow-drying. Use a blow-dryer and your fingers to create volume. Consider using a diffuser attachment to minimize heat damage.
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See also:
Bridget Moynahan's hairstyles
How to cut a shag