17 Short Shag Hairstyles In 2025
Kathakali S
Short shag haircuts are back with a fearless fervor in 2025, combining vintage sass with contemporary cool. Adored for their volume, texture, and playful swing, these haircuts are ideal for women who want low-maintenance hairdos that exude personality. Whether you adore your layers wispy and soft or edgy and punky, there's a shag to suit every aesthetic this year. Look at 17 gorgeous short-shag hairstyles that are making waves in 2025.
1. Brown Short Shag with Bangs
This timeless shag style has rich brown colors and jagged layers with brow-grazing bangs. It's cool without trying and perfectly frames the face, making it a flattering choice for most face shapes.
“This look is all about balance—it brings movement while still looking polished,” says Lena Brooks, senior stylist at Brooklyn Mane Studio.
2. Modern Shag Mullet with a Textured, Layered Cut
The contemporary shag mullet revives the classic '80s look with texturized layering that mingles into a subtle back length. This dramatic but wearable style provides drama without the daily maintenance.
“It’s the haircut of the future—rebellious yet totally wearable,” shares Aiden Torres, lead stylist at Neon Edge Salon.
3. Mixie Shag
A mix of the pixie and mullet, the mixie shag is short, feisty, and bold. With feathered layers and added texture at the crown, it provides a punk-influenced look with feminine touches.
“It’s ideal for those who want a short style that’s still playful and dimensional,” says Maya Chen, celebrity hairstylist and founder of The Shag Club.
4. Shaggy Bob
The shaggy bob is your best bet if you're looking for a balance between sleek and disheveled. Consider blunt ends with messy, jagged layers and a loose wave texture. It's chic, young, and very versatile.
“This cut flatters every face shape and is great for wash-and-go routines,” explains Dante Rowe, creative director at Vibe & Co. Hair Studio.
5. Curly Pink Pixie Shag
This playful, flirtatious style marries pink curls with pixie-cut layers for a bold, one-of-a-kind look. Perfect for naturally curly hair, the cut adds texture without expanding past a close-to-the-body silhouette.
6. Green and Pink Shaggy Short Mullet
This bright hair color is a festival favorite and combines electric green and blush pink colors with a short mullet-style haircut. The contrast of the colors and layered chop makes for a bold look that is unapologetically expressive.
7. Shaggy French Bob
Combining the sophistication of a French bob with the rebellious spirit of a shag, this cut features blunt ends tamed by rumpled layers. The effect is sleek and yet totally undone—a Parisian's fantasy of perfection.
8. Curly Voluminous Shag
Large, bouncy curls collide with disciplined layers in this voluminous shag. Ideal for women who have natural curls, the cut establishes each curl while making the overall shape light and airy.
9. Shag Mullet with Fringes
This interpretation of the shag mullet relies heavily on the edge game. Blunt or wispy bangs either way, this style lives off of asymmetrical layers and attitude. It's perfect for those who want a sense of edge and drama.
10. Pixie Feathered Shag
Softer feathered layers add an otherworldly aspect to the traditional pixie shag. The light texture is easy to style while providing an airy, dreamy element to the overall style.
“Feathered edges add movement without bulk—perfect for fine hair,” says Eva Márquez, stylist and founder of Feather & Fringe Studio.
11. Short Shag with Curtain Bangs
Curtain bangs are still ruling in 2025, and when combined with a short shag, they provide softness and movement around the face. The style suits a variety of face shapes and hair types, so it is a crowd-pleaser.
12. Green Highlights with Short Shaggy Cut
A brief shag with strips of bold green provides a cutting-edge twist on the classic cut. The splash of color adds personality, and the layers continue that much-loved tousled look.
“Strategic color placement can amplify texture and dimension,” explains Chris Nova, lead stylist and colorist at Electric Hue Hair Studio.
13. Short Shag with Micro Fringes
Micro fringes (also known as baby bangs) add a futuristic flair to this shag. The ridiculously short fringe juxtaposes against the crazy, choppy layers, making for a high-fashion style ideal for trendsetters.
14. Pixie Messy Shag
This cut combines the traditional pixie with wild, textured layers that yell "I woke up like this." It's a relaxed look that doesn't sacrifice attitude or texture.
15. Flippy Shag
The flippy shag celebrates outward-turned tips and lots of playful bounce. It's like '60s mod haircuts but recast with layered sophistication and a free-spirited attitude.
16. Short Shaggy and Edgy Pixie Cut
Accuracy collides with punk in this highly textured pixie. The jagged edges and asymmetrical layering are both edgy and modern, making it perfect for the individual looking to make a statement.
17. Textured Shaggy Mullet with Curtain Bangs
This cut is the epitome of rockstar chic. The back texturized mullet length adds drama, while the curtain bangs break up the front. It's an edgy mix of rugged and romantic.
