The Modern Shag: Why R+Co's Cut of the Moment Belongs in Your Rotation

Effortless, lived-in, and dripping with downtown cool, the modern shag is having a massive renaissance. Our creative team recently returned from advanced training mastering the newest iteration of this iconic cut, and it is everything we love about modern hair: high-texture, deeply personalized, and shockingly easy to wear.

Unlike its heavy, rigid predecessors from decades past, today's shag is all about softness and customized movement. It relies on strategic internal layering, shattered ends, and a tailored fringe that frames the face rather than hiding it.

• Built for Texture: Whether your natural wave is subtle or your straight hair needs a little grit, the shag works with your texture, not against it.
• The Product Prescription: To get that piece-y, touchable finish at home, our educators swear by layering R+Co styling staples—like a hit of Death Valley Dry Shampoo for airy volume or Mannequin Styling Paste to piece out the ends.
• Low Maintenance, High Impact: As it grows out, the shape melts gracefully into a soft, undone collarbone-grazing style. Zero stiffness, maximum attitude.

Ready for a major hair mood shift? Stop by any of our five Gadabout locations for a consultation and let our freshly trained artists tailor the ultimate shag to your vibe.