Who doesn’t want a haircut that makes them feel like they’re the star of the film? A style that looks great and also feels like you’re living the dream—cool, wild, soft and a little bit daring. Shaggy haircuts are exactly that energy for Summer 2025. Whether you’ve got wavy hair, long hair straight, curly 3b, or you’re rocking the short hair life, there’s a shag for every texture and length.
So what’s making the comeback this year feel different? Think about making your hair look less like the past and more like it’s been through a lot, with Korean and French trends and that messy-but-stylish look. I’m going to show you the hairstyles I’m saving, taking screenshots of and considering for my next haircut.
Volumized Power Layers With Curtain Bangs
This look is all about movement. The shag in this style gives the hair a medium shape, with light texture and curtain bangs and layers that frame the face so softly, it looks like they were designed just for you. The style has a natural volume at the top and ends which makes it seem both neat and a bit messy—just as you might find in a French indie film.
If you want to maintain this airy look, try using Amika’s Un.Done Volume & Matte Texture Spray. It offers a good grip without making the pizza tough and it keeps the layers from getting soggy when it’s hot outside.
Some people in the industry call this the “underground glam” style—it looks cool, but not in a forced way and it’s feminine without being overly sweet. It holds the softness of your hair and helps your hair look fuller. If you’re growing your bangs and aren’t sure what to do, this haircut will give you a new direction.
And the best part? It looks even better when slept on. Seriously. You wake up and it’s like—instant main character energy.
Shaggy Korean Emo Revival
This one is so sharp, with that emo feel we all miss. The layers are cut in a way that looks piecey and precise, starting at the cheeks and getting narrower at the back of the neck, just like a teen boy would wear. There’s something intimate and bold about this cut. It isn’t only something you wear—it tells a tale.
All you have to do is keep the tips of your tools sharp and clean. I believe Kristin Ess Style Defining Shine Pomade is a great choice to finish the ends and maintain a matte and cool style. It keeps things choppy without turning them stiff.
What I love most? It’s neither too feminine nor too masculine, can be worn by anyone and is bold—and that’s why it’s the opposite of fluffy summer styles. You don’t need beach waves to feel edgy. You just need the right bangs.
If you’ve ever wanted to try a hairstyle that’s a little masculine, this is a great option.
The Soft 90s-Inspired Textured Shag
Picture Drew Barrymore from her most memorable period, but picture her in 2025. The shaggy haircut has a soft shape that sometimes turns feathered and dramatic. The soft layers and lively movement in this style mean it’s considered a medium to short cut, but it seems much more interesting.
You’ll want to refresh the shape every six weeks. I’ve noticed that R+Co Sail Soft Wave Spray helps hold your hair’s volume without making it heavy which is great if your hair is on the finer side.
There’s a real charm in this one. It lets people know you care, but you don’t get stressed out. If you’re hunting for something that gives nostalgic energy but still feels fresh, this look is peak 90s meets 2025 softness.
One more tip? A bit of blush on the cheeks and smudged eyes gives the look that classic feel.
Grunge Gray With Razor Bangs
Here’s a mix of wild haircuts, straight styles and futuristic colors. If you’re looking for a bold summer look, ashy blonde to silver-gray melt is the way to go. The ends are ragged in a trendy, messy manner and the bangs are short and soft, so your stylist won’t be scared.
It’s all about texture with this cut, so use IGK Beach Club Bouncy Texture Spray. If your hair has been dyed, don’t forget to use purple shampoo—Matrix So Silver is the best one I’ve tried for toning without making your hair dry.
The difference between the strong layers and the soft fuzziness gives the image its editorial feel. This is for the girl who loves a bit of disorder and enjoys contrast. It’s shaggy haircuts straight hair, but with a cyberpunk twist.
I promise that, after doing silver, you might not want to return to other metals.
Wolf Cut 2.0: Soft, Wild & Wavy
This is what the wolf cut looks like when it’s updated for summer. We added a wavy finish to the perimeter of the short hair base. If you’re looking for a piece that is both gentle and bold, this is the sign for you.
This cut doesn’t need much. Air-dry your hair while spraying it with Ouai Wave Spray and then gently scrunch your fingers through it. Don’t over-style it—this cut does the work for you. It works especially well on men’s wavy and curly 3b hair too, which makes it a go-to for couples looking to twin their summer cuts (yes, that’s a thing now!).
What I like most is the way it feels emotional, as if you’re saying to your stylist, “I’m ready for a real change now.” And it always, always makes the eyes pop.
There’s freedom here. There’s softness. There’s an experience ready to unfold beneath the sun.
Layered Storm Tones With Luxe Volume
This look is unapologetically bold. Long straightened hair is pulled down into layers, softly shaped to create lots of movement and depth. The reason it’s so memorable is the two-tone dye—icy silver fading into a stormy charcoal base. The hair is raised at the base and it falls with bounce, like soft, moonlit clouds. The curtain bangs fall easily, making the cheekbones stand out without being too noticeable. It’s drama, but without the noise.
Color maintenance is a commitment here. I’d use Redken Color Extend Blondage once a week and then use a light purple conditioner the next time. The hair is blonde, but it can get dull fast, so don’t forget to tone it.
This is the color you pick when you’ve moved past your soft girl days. It’s grown-up glam. It’s knowing who you are. Every time you’ve changed your hair color, this feels unique.
When the sunlight hits those layers? Magic. Literal magic.
Fluffy Soft Shag With 80s Innocence
We have a lovely example of a shaggy haircut for women here—it’s light, rounded and has a fun and whimsical feel. The layers are short, softly blended and they move around the face gently, like a summer breeze. It’s got the easygoing 80s style: a little loose but still put-together, a bit messy for a hint of retro and just sweet enough to seem current.
If you have wavy or fine curly hair, this style will make the most of your hair’s natural texture. You could try Bumble and Bumble Curl Light Defining Cream to make the layers stand out without making your hair heavy. Twisting your fingers through the ends as it dries helps it look fluffy.
Honestly, I love this for in-between seasons too. If you’re growing your pixie and aren’t sure what to do next, this is the perfect style for you.
Wear it with a mohair sweater, go for coffee or spend a day dreaming. It’s a style that is easy to notice and leaves a soft impact.
Peachy Rocker Layers With Round Bangs
This one is pure rebellion—packaged in soft, sherbet-toned sweetness. The layers are turned and softened to get the perfect rocker-girl energy in the shaggy haircut medium style. What pulls it all together? The full, rounded bangs. They are close to your lashes, but because they are so neatly cut, they look like small dots in a fashionable sentence.
For proper styling, apply some Drybar Southern Belle Mousse—it won’t weigh down your hair and will help lift the ends without dominating the color. A round brush and light diffuser finish it off.
Peach tones can be tricky, but when done right? It feels like candy and chaos all at once. This cut shapes your fantasy hair and helps you feel your most confident.
This cut gives me the same feeling as listening to Blondie in an elevator—it’s a surprise and it’s exciting.
Super Blonde Punk Layers With Smokey Texture
This is not a soft look—and that’s the point. The super light blonde look has sharp layers that are chunky and have a rock ‘n’ roll vibe. The ends are so sharp that they flick, spike and fall in the way they are meant to. It’s very shaggy haircuts short, very undone, and completely powerful.
This look requires edge-maintaining tools. You can use Ouai Matte Pomade or add a little Color Wow Pop & Lock Gloss Treatment to the ends to keep them hydrated and unruly. You want grit, not frizz.
It’s for the girls who add eyeliner like a shield and don’t feel guilty about taking up space. This is like Joan Jett meets a runway with minimalist styles—it’s loud, light and totally fierce.
If you’ve ever thought, “I wish I could do that,” this summer is a great chance to make it happen.
Rosy Disheveled Layers for Dreamers
Cotton candy after midnight describes this look; it is sweet with a touch of mystery to it. This soft shaggy hairstyle is medium straight and dyed a pretty pastel rose, giving off a very ethereal feeling. The sides are trimmed in a slight corto style, sending each layer across the top of the face. It gives softness, but there’s an attitude under there, too.
Color like this demands care. It’s best to use Olaplex No. 3 Hair Perfector every week to prevent your pale pink strands from losing their shine. I like to use Kristin Ess Rose Gold Temporary Tint in between my salon visits.
This is the kind of haircut I’d get after a new beginning. It’s delicate but defined, expressive but wearable. If you want to have fun with fantasy colors and still have a mature look, this is for you.
Could I put this on for brunch and then wear it as I listen to Lana Del Rey? Yes. And you should too.
Fluffy Blonde Bob with Rebel Roots
The softness in this music is wild and makes you want to listen. This fun version of the shaggy haircut makes a bob that is both short and full of texture, giving it a flirty effect. It starts by cutting the volume at the root, then leaving the ends messy and unfinished for a casual, cool look that’s hard to achieve. With a bleached blonde base and a bit of raw color, the cut looks like it’s been worn for a while, making it more personal.
This cut loves a dry texture spray. I like the Oribe Dry Texturizing Spray since it gives me that matte texture without taking away from how soft my hair is. Scrunch it in and go—no hot tools required.
This is the haircut you get after you’ve explained everything you needed to. You want chic? It’s in the silhouette. You want bold? It’s in the attitude. And it pairs perfectly with denim and a cat-eye.
There is a natural feel to the look, though it’s all planned and put together.
Soft Wavy Shag with Baby Bangs
This one whispers retro poetry. The hair is finished in the front with high baby bangs that help frame the wavy hair that hangs down. You can hear the soft, French-new-wave style mixed with the rock energy from the ‘70s—a style that always comes back because it’s so good.
Apply Davines Love Curl Primer before drying your hair—it’s especially important for natural wave or curly 3b hair. It stops frizz from happening and allows your layers to work their magic.
I wore this style while in Santa Cruz during the summer and people complimented me in every secondhand bookstore and coffee shop we visited. It has a special appeal—it doesn’t shout for attention, it gets it on its own.
As a bonus, your bangs can be grown out to become curtain bangs for another style.
Electric Mullet with 2000s Spikes
Here’s where things get extra. This is the emo kid grown up and glam. The shaggy haircuts long hair style is all about thick razored layers, a big volume on top and mini spikes that give it a Y2K feel. But those soft caramel highlights around the ends? Pure 2025 flair. It’s sharp and chaotic in the best way.
You’re going to need structure. To get a spiked top and a shiny finish, use SexyHair Hard Up Gel and a shine mist. Make sure you don’t cut corners, as this look is meant to look like you didn’t try too hard.
It’s great for people who like their hair to be daring yet well-groomed. It’s still a women’s short, even if the back touches your shoulder blades.
Let’s just say this is the cut that makes strangers ask you what band you’re in—even if you’re just running errands.
Charcoal Tousled Shag with Soft Layers
This look is grounded, wearable, and still completely on-trend. This style is medium straight and has smoky soft layers that fit the neck and face nicely. The hair is naturally wavy in some places and flipped in others and the ends are left open and light.
I’d add some Verb Volume Spray to my hair before drying for that lift. It’s very light and helps your natural body shape show, especially if you prefer a simple look.
There’s a quiet confidence in this one. You can wear this cut to work or when you’re just hanging out on a Sunday. You won’t have to work hard to look good and you’ll be even happier when you see how little effort it takes to keep it clean.
It’s like a sweater you’ve been looking for, but didn’t realize you needed until now.
Blush-Tipped Shag with Soft Contrast Bangs
Ending on a pastel note with this sweet-meets-edgy combo. The medium shape of the shaggy haircut is made softer by textured ends and a light dusty pink color through the bottom. The blunt yet breezy bangs create a nice difference and lead the eye right to the eyes. It’s as if a piece of cotton-candy cloud was made into a stylish, mature haircut.
Pastels like this need UV protection. I suggest using Pureology Color Fanatic Leave-In Spray, as it helps prevent fading and gives softness without leaving anything heavy in your hair.
I’ve called this the “fairycore corporate” haircut since it gives you a chance to have fantasy hair while still looking polished. It looks great with just a little makeup or a complete glam look. The versatility is no joke.
And trust me—those bangs are magic. They look beautiful as they grow and softly outline the face.
Face-Framing Blonde with Breezy Texture
This shaggy haircuts medium straight look is subtle perfection. The layers of ash blonde are colored with light icy ribbons which draw attention to the natural bends in the hair. The shape creates a full look around the jawline and ends in small, textured waves. Curtain bangs make it so easy for a middle part to fall naturally on the cheekbones.
Apply Perfect Defense from Moroccanoil before you use heat on your hair—it will keep your hair safe and flexible. And if you’re skipping heat altogether? Air-dry the clothes and shake them gently by hand.
This cut is both elegant and relaxed which is something everyone secretly wants. It’s a look you plan, but sometimes it unplans itself, perfect for summer sunsets and big sunglasses.
Looking for a hairstyle that matches any outfit and any mood you’re in? This one nails it.
Disheveled Layers with Tomboy Charm
A touch of soft messiness is balanced by an easy-going structure in this short shag for men. The layers rise up toward the top, making the hair round and the ends are left loose and untamed. There’s no front/back drama here—it’s an all-over texture with a very low-maintenance soul.
This one thrives with a little grit. Use Sachajuan Ocean Mist by spraying it into damp hair, scrunching it and you’re done. No diffuser needed.
I love how gender-neutral this cut feels. It gives teen boys, it gives French girls and it gives “I do what I want and look great doing it.” A good pick if you want your hair to grow out easily or just have a little definition to it.
Soft, scruffy, and quietly bold.
Blue Gradient Wolf Cut
This is pure drama in ombré form. A style where the roots are smokey silver and the ends are a deep ocean-blue. The shape? Disabled fashion features layers that build up toward the shoulders and shape the sides curiously like ocean waves. If you want a shaggy hairstyle that’s long, this is your dream cut: colorful, bold and strong.
This color combo needs constant love. I use Kerastase Chroma Absolu Conditioner because it holds onto the vibrancy of my hair. Use it only with cool water and always remember to protect your hair from heat.
This is the kind of hair that gets noticed. It’s best for medium to long films, especially if you prefer a major climax. Don’t overthink it—this cut is a feeling.
Let your hair say what words can’t.
Spiked Red Riot with Soft Ends
Red isn’t just a color here—it’s a whole energy. This style is bold, adventurous and looks great. The layers grow outward and up, supported by smart design and some fun tricks. A straight, stiff cut for bangs draws even more focus to your eyes and the length looks best when it’s medium.
Red tones are notorious for fading. Once a week, rub DpHue Gloss+ in Copper onto your car’s finish. Use Fatboy Tough Guy Water Wax to get a spiked style without the feeling of stiffness.
Red always makes me feel stronger and this new hairstyle takes it up a notch. You walk differently. You talk differently. It’s not just style—it’s statement.
And honestly? Summer’s the best time to go bold.
Jagged Jet Black Layers with Rocker Mood
I can’t get enough of how natural and untouched this look is. It’s both rough on the edges and soft near the bangs, so it suits curly or wavy hair on men. The hair is short at the sides, with the fringe tapering just above the brow and the ends are wavy and lifted outward. It has a cool-girl-in-a-band vibe or even reminds me of emo, but with cleaner lines.
To style, I use Living Proof Amp Texture Volumizer. It gives hold to soft hair and keeps it separated for a full day without leaving flakes.
If you’ve ever hoped to look a little more moody, a little hotter and a lot more stylish, this is the place for you. Great for anyone who wants to grow out their pixie or wants to keep their hair short while highlighting their face.
It’s the messy look that still feels meticulously cool.
Sleek Contour Bob with Micro Fringe
This cut is for women who want to mix shaggy with sleek. The basic straight bob is made softer by adding light layers and a very clean micro fringe which adds a retro feel but not the costume look. You can trace the classic medium straight shag here, since the curls around the ends gently break up the hairstyle without making it too wild.
For maintenance, this cut loves sleek. I suggest using Color Wow Dream Coat Supernatural Spray to prevent frizz when it’s hot and humid outside. A final pass with a flat iron helps your hair look its best.
It’s the kind of haircut I imagine for someone who doesn’t like shaggy styles. She’s stylish, she plans her outfits and she loves the contrast between soft and hard outfits. A wonderful cut for anyone who wants to experiment with texture after having a blunt cut.
The beauty of it? It’s great for brunch or business—and it will develop into an even more stylish shaggy haircut with bangs.
