Shag Haircuts Are For Everyone, but Here Are 7 Celebs Rocking The Look

Chop chop.
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A little messy, a little rock and roll, a lot cool. Shag haircuts are majorly trending, with Pinterest seeing a 220 percent spike in searches for them. They’re also surprisingly versatile, as proven by the following seven celebs, all of whom styled their ’dos very differently. Chop chop.

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ALEXA CHUNG

Everyone’s favorite It Brit is the poster child for the shag cut. Learn her ways.

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HALLE BERRY

Ms. Berry might be better known for her pixie, but she looks pretty incredible in a long-ish shag.

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CIARA

When you look this good, you don’t really need peripheral vision. But seriously, we’re digging the eye-skimming (almost eye-covering) bangs.

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JANUARY JONES

A far cry from Betty Draper’s prim and proper cut, Jones’ messy-chic locks are the perfect complement to a smoky eye.

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FREJA BEHA ERICHSEN

You could also go the minimalist route like model Erichsen by keeping your makeup simple and letting your hair shine.

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JENNIFER NETTLES

Country meets rock and roll in Nettles’ shoulder-skimming, tousled ’do.

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DIANNA AGRON

Proof that a shag looks just as cool in a super-short bob length.

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