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The Shag Is the It-Girl Hairstyle Replacing the Lob

The modern shag (aka the swag) is the cool-girl hairstyle you need to try
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Sexy, Textured Shag
Ashley Benson's shaggy 'do has tons of texture. "The messier, the better," says Salcedo. He says a salt spray will give you overall texture and help you bring out waves in your hair. "Scrunch the product onto your hair, shake it up a bit and call it a day." Easy peasy.

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Shag Swag
"My No. 1 modern shag icon is Alexa Chung, hands down," says Salcedo. And he's not the only one: The "It" girl is known for her layers and fringe. Here, she wears it short and blunt her bangs pushed off to the side, but she also wears it (and looks equally amazing) longer and supermessy -- making her the perfect person to showcase the versatility of this hairstyle.

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'I Hate My Hair' Antidote
Bored with your current hairstyle? Salcedo says that clients who most often ask for the shag haircut are women who want to switch up their day-to-day routine. "It's for clients who want to spice up their look," he says. "This haircut makes a bold statement of, 'Hey, look at me. I'm confident!'"

Image via @salsalhair

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Effortlessly Chic
Roszak prefers this style to look as effortless as possible. To get that #wokeuplikethis vibe down pat, she recommends using a mousse, like L'Oréal Paris Advanced Hairstyle Boost It Volume Inject Mousse, $4.99, to add more texture and volume to hair.

Image via @mararoszak

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Rockstar Vibes
Salcedo also loves Danish model Freya Beja's shag haircut -- a combination of rock 'n' roll meets beachy waves. To get that look, Salcedo says to flip your hair upside down and blow-dry the roots for extra volume, then dry it straight. "Throw some soft waves randomly through the hair to bring out that texture from your haircut," he says. "Bedhead is the look to go for."

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BY ALLIE FLINN | JAN 7, 2016 | SHARES
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