How do I tell my barber what I want?

Use TellBarber to create a visual guide with front, side, and back photos of your desired haircut. Select your hair type variant, review the 360-degree reference views, then show the guide to your barber for crystal-clear communication.

What barber terms should I know?

Key barber terms include fade types (low, mid, high), taper (gradual blending), texture (movement and separation), clipper guard numbers (#1 = 1/8 inch, #2 = 1/4 inch), and neckline options (tapered, blocked, rounded). Check our barber terms dictionary for a complete guide.

How do I choose the right haircut for my hair type?

Browse haircut styles on TellBarber and use the hair type selector to find cuts that match your texture (straight, wavy, curly, coily) and density (fine, medium, thick). Each style shows how it looks on different hair types so you can find the perfect match.

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Can I use TellBarber for any haircut style?

TellBarber covers 20+ popular haircut styles including fades (low taper fade, mid taper fade), crops (textured crop, French crop), classic styles (pompadour, slick back, Ivy League), and feminine styles (curtain bangs, butterfly cut, wolf cut, lob, bob cut).

Styles/Shag Cut

Shag Cut

A retro-modern shag with heavy bangs, choppy layers throughout, and a perfectly undone, rock-and-roll texture.

💇 Feminine🔧 Low maintenance🧵 Suits: straight, wavy, curly

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Choose Your Look

Pick the reference that's closest to your hair type. This is what your barber will see.

Best For

straight hairwavy haircurly hair

Barber Terms

shagmodern shag70s shaglayered shagretro shagchoppy shag

Maintenance

low maintenance

What to tell your stylist

Use these professional terms when describing a shag cut to your stylist. Using the right vocabulary helps ensure you and your stylist are on the same page.

“shag”“modern shag”“70s shag”“layered shag”“retro shag”“choppy shag”

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Shag Cut?

A shag cut is a feminine haircut style characterized by a retro-modern shag with heavy bangs, choppy layers throughout, and a perfectly undone, rock-and-roll texture.. It suits straight, wavy, curly hair textures and requires low maintenance. Use TellBarber's visual guide to see exactly how it looks on your hair type and skin tone.

How do I ask my stylist for a Shag Cut?

Use the terms: shag, modern shag, 70s shag. Tell your stylist you want: A retro-modern shag with heavy bangs, choppy layers throughout, and a perfectly undone, rock-and-roll texture.. Show them a visual reference from TellBarber that includes front, side, and back views matched to your hair texture and skin tone.

What face shape suits a Shag Cut?

The shag cut can be adapted to suit most face shapes. Oval faces naturally complement this style. For round faces, adding height or volume on top creates balance. Square and heart-shaped faces can adjust the fringe and side length for a flattering fit. Your stylist can customize the cut to your specific face shape.

How do I maintain a Shag Cut?

The shag cut requires minimal upkeep. Regular washing and basic product application keeps it looking fresh between cuts.

What hair products work best for a Shag Cut?

For a shag cut, use a lightweight leave-in conditioner for moisture, a volumizing mousse for body, and a flexible-hold hairspray for lasting shape without stiffness. A texture spray adds movement.