Curly Shag

Curly medium-length hairstyle with bangs previous hairstyle next hairstyle
 
This curly shag celebrates texture, movement, and free-spirited beauty. It enhances natural curl patterns with strategic cutting, taking inspiration from the 1970s but feeling completely modern.
 
The medium-length cut is built on graduated layers. Starting shorter at the crown and lengthening towards the ends, these layers remove weight, allowing curls to spring up and out into a rounded, voluminous silhouette instead of a triangle. The stylist likely cut the hair dry to ensure every curl falls perfectly into place.
 
The face-framing treatment is key. Soft, wispy curtain bangs sweep across the forehead, blending into shorter layers at the sides. This adds a playful, youthful touch that softens the look and highlights the eyes.
 
The hair color brings the style to life. A warm honey-blonde base glows, using highlights that mimic how the sun naturally lightens hair. Concentrated around the face and ends, it creates a lived-in effect. Caramel and butterscotch tones prevent the blonde from looking brassy. On curly hair, this multi-tonal approach is dynamic, with each curl reflecting light differently.
 
The styling embraces natural texture. Using curl-defining products on damp hair, then air-drying or diffusing, creates defined, bouncy curls. The result is healthy, hydrated hair with fantastic movement.
 
Curly shag cut with 1970s inspiration - Side view
 
Mid-length cut for curly hair - Back view
 
Pairing this textured hair with a shiny taupe turtleneck and structured blazer is a brilliant move. The simple clothing provides a calm backdrop, letting the hair be the star. The warm clothing tones harmonize with the honey-blonde hair, and the mix of a structured blazer with free-spirited curls creates a compelling contrast.
 
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See also: Medium-length Hairstyles