61 Youthful Shag Hairstyles For Women Over 60 To Revamp Your Look

The shag hairstyle, with its layers, texture, and youthful look, is the perfect option for women in their sixties who want to refresh their look. This versatile haircut can be tailored to suit your face shape and hair texture, making it a go-to choice for older women looking to update their style. Here are some of our favorite shag hairstyles for women over 60!

1. Medium Curly Shag With Short Bangs

Soft curls that frame the face in this pretty mid-length shag hairstyle. The cropped fringe draws attention to the eyes, and the layered length helps define natural hair texture without feeling heavy. Ask your stylist to cut short bangs that blend smoothly into the curls so they don’t sit too bluntly.

2. Long Silver Shag With Texture

The long, wispy layers in this shag give silver hair a breezy, wispy look. It moves so easily, especially around the crown and cheekbones, adding lift and volume. At the salon, you’ll want to ask for extra thinning at the ends to keep those layers feeling soft and feathery.

3. Shaggy Textured Pixie

All those jagged layers make this shaggy pixie super low-effort but always stylish. The top has a messy, tousled look that gives volume without needing any teasing. Have your stylist taper the back closely and keep the crown a little longer for that cool, modern shape.

4. Wispy Medium-Length Shag With Soft Bangs

Gentle layers fall around the shoulders, making this shag great for showing off natural waves. The bangs are lightly feathered and sit softly across the forehead, adding just a hint of softness. It’s a solid option if you like a medium-length style with fullness.

5. Short Tapered Pixie Shag With Long Weeping Bangs

A sharp taper through the sides keeps everything neat, but the long bangs bring a playful edge to this blend of a pixie and a short shag. The top layers are softly chopped to create airy lift and light texture across the top. Blow-dry forward with a small round brush to give the bangs a smooth, sweeping finish without flattening the shape.

6. Feathered Shag With Fluffy Crown Layers

There’s loads of height in the crown thanks to those short, airy layers. It gives your hair a lifted feel that doesn’t collapse by noon. Use a lightweight root volumizer to keep it fluffed up without adding weight.

7. Wavy Shag With Piecey Curtain Bangs

This shag has the kind of movement that’s hard to fake – layered waves that feel natural and breezy. It has a somewhat retro ‘70s feel, especially with the curtain bangs that open up the face. Use a diffuser to keep the wave texture defined.

8. Short Shaggy Bob With Wispy Bangs

Choppy layers give this shaggy bob a little texture, especially at the ends. The bangs are wispy and easygoing, not too thick, but just enough to soften the look. Ask your stylist to use a razor on the layers for that undone look.

9. Wavy Shag With Fringe

The longer layers help bring out the wave, and the full fringe breaks up the shape around the forehead. It’s playful but not wild, just enough to give some shape without going flat. Try Ouai Wave Spray on damp hair to bring out the texture and give the fringe a soft, defined finish.

10. Gray Wavy Shag With Tapered Bangs

Tapered bangs are what really make this gray shag stand out – they open up the face without feeling blunt thanks to the curved finish. Loose waves fall into a relaxed shag shape, giving you volume and a signature shag style. This is a good pick if you’re letting your gray shine and want something a little modern but still soft.

11. Short Layered Shag With Full Bangs

Soft layers curve around the face, giving this short shag a gentle and airy shape. The bangs are full but lightly textured, so they don’t sit too blunt or flat. Ask your stylist to carve in layers for easy volume that doesn’t overwhelm your features.

12. Long Gray Shag With Textured Layers And Bangs

This long gray shag falls well past the shoulders with a soft wave and noticeable texture in every layer. The bangs are feathered and wispy, keeping the look open around the eyes while still offering coverage. Use a shine-boosting spray to show off how these stunning grays reflect light and look so dimensional.

13. Medium Shag With Feathered Ends And Short Fringe

This shag hits just past the chin and flips slightly outward at the bottom, giving it a fun, retro-inspired shape. The short fringe is edgy but soft, grazing the brows with texture. Ask your stylist to use a razor for a more feathery, choppy finish.

14. Long Curly Shag With Voluminous Fringe

This long, curly shag is full of body from top to bottom, with thick, rounded bangs that create a strong focal point. The curls are layered enough to bring lift and volume, especially around the crown. Try AG Re:Coil Curl Activator to shape each curl while keeping it soft and touchable.

15. Layered Medium Shag With Flipped Ends And Full Bangs

Bouncy layers that flip out around the shoulders and give a lot of life to this medium-length shag. The full bangs sit thick across the forehead, balanced by the movement at the ends. Use a medium-barrel round brush with a hairdryer to flip the ends outward as you dry, focusing airflow upward for that lifted finish.

16. Textured Shag With Feathered Crown And Side Layers

This shoulder-length shag has soft volume at the crown and light layering that curves into the jawline. The bangs sweep naturally and connect into the sides, helping everything blend without harsh lines. Ask your hairstylist for slide-cutting near the crown for more movement up top.

17. Straight Shag With Piecey Bangs

The layers of this medium-length shag are wispy and straight with just a hint of texture through the ends. The longer layers skim past the shoulders and keep the shape lean. Mist Davines OI Oil on your hair before blow-drying to smooth flyaways and bring out the soft separation in the bangs.

18. Short Curly Pixie Shag

This cropped pixie keeps the length close at the neckline but lets the curls roam free through the top and sides. The fringe is short and blends softly into the rest of the cut for a cohesive shape. Apply Moroccanoil Curl Defining Cream to damp hair to keep the curls springy and controlled without any crunch.

19. Medium Layered Shag

This soft shag keeps a nice flow through the sides with gentle, graduated layering that lifts the shape. The bangs are lightly rounded and short enough to open up your features without stealing the focus. If you like a bit of softness at the neckline, ask your stylist to point-cut the ends instead of blunt-cutting them.

20. Short Tousled Shaggy Bob With Side Volume

This short, shaggy bob hugs the neckline and builds volume through the sides for a full but controlled shape. The layers are tousled just enough to keep the look relaxed. A little root-lifting spray at the sides will help maintain that rounded shape throughout the day.

21. Short Shaggy Bob With Choppy Layers

Try a short bob like this with shaggy, feathered layers that add lightness and shape through the sides and back. The ends are piecey for texture, and the full bangs blend into the face-framing layers. It’s great for adding volume to hair (especially thin or fine hair) without weighing it down.

22. Long Blonde Shag With Hot Pink Streaks And Bangs

Here’s a shag mixes warm blonde with vibrant pink panels for a super fun contrast. The layers are long and loose, and the bangs are full with just enough texture to keep them light. Use a color-protecting shampoo like Pureology Hydrate to keep the pink tones vibrant and prevent fading between salon visits.

23. Textured Silver Pixie Shag

Perfer a shorter style? This pixie shag is cropped cut and hugs the neckline with layers stacked softly through the crown.

24. Medium Blonde Shag With Soft Fringe

This mid-length shag has gentle layers that flip out around the neckline and jawline. The fringe is softly cut to skim the brows, giving it a laid-back feel. This look works well on hair with a natural wave to enhance the soft texture.

25. Short Shaggy Layers With Choppy Bangs

Choppy bangs and piecey layers make this short shag feel fresh and full of movement. The layers are razor-cut for a wispy, airy look, and the sides are softly angled. Ask your stylist to keep some length near the crown for extra lift.

26. Long Copper Shag With Curved Bangs

This copper-toned shag features soft layers that taper gently from the cheekbones down. The bangs are curved and slightly full, blending into the face-framing pieces. This shape flatters oval and long face shapes especially well.

27. Choppy Shag With Blunt Short Bangs

This short shag delivers on texture, especially with the thick, blunt-cut fringe that sits high on the forehead. The rest of the cut is layered and tousled with slightly jagged ends that give it an edgy, modern finish. Use a little styling wax to help bring out the piecey finish.

28. Layered Shag For Thick Hair

The volume in this long shag is managed with deep layering, primarily through the lower half to remove thickness. Shorter layers near the crown add lift, and the curved bangs soften the shape. This shag is a great option for thick, coarse hair textures that need some shape.

29. Medium Gray Shag With Tousled Layers

Mid-length and shaggy, this layered shag makes gray hair look fuller and more defined. The ends are softly flipped out for a shape that doesn’t cling to the face. Try a texturizing spray like Kristin Ess Dry Finish Working Texture Spray to separate the layers and give it that tousled look.

30. Short Textured Shag With Fringed Sides And Lifted Crown

Choppy layers through the crown add a lifted shape to this short pixie shag. The sides are softly fringed to frame the face while keeping the shape compact. For extra lift at the roots, use a volumizing mousse like Amika Plus Size Perfect Body Mousse before blow-drying with a round brush.

31. Short White Shaggy Bob With Full Bangs

A blunt bob with soft layering gives this shaggy style subtle shape while keeping the look clean and simple. The thick, uneven bangs graze the brows, helping frame the face. This short shag is ideal for women with fine or thinning hair who want a lightweight shape without sacrificing fullness.

32. Tapered Shag With Texture

Short layers around the crown give this shag extra height and movement, while the ends narrow into a soft taper at the sides and neck. The layering shifts the weight upward, which helps the shape feel lifted without adding weight through the sides. Ask your stylist to keep the top choppy if you want more lift.

33. Soft Platinum Shag With Bangs

This light platinum blonde shag has a soft, brushed-out texture that creates a feathery halo effect. The layers taper slightly toward the neckline, while the front falls in a rounded shape that blends into the sides. Use a smoothing cream like IGK Mistress Hydrating Balm to keep things silky without flattening the style.

34. Shoulder-Length Shag With Tapered Front

This shoulder-length shag has a smooth flow through the back, but the front gets sharper with layers that angle down past the cheeks and short blended bangs. The shape is sleek yet tapered, so it doesn’t fall flat. If you want to soften the taper, ask your stylist to slide-cut the face-framing sections.

35. Razor-Cut Shixie

This short hairstyle lives somewhere between a shag and a pixie, with cropped, choppy texture throughout. The razor-cut layers create a wispy shape that hugs the neck and moves easily when you touch it. Try using a texturizing product like Kristin Ess Dry Finish Working Texture Spray for soft definition that doesn’t clump.

36. Short Choppy Shag With Cropped Layers

Short, staggered layers create a choppy crown and wispy ends that brush the neckline. The choppy texture gives the shape some grit and keeps it from looking too even all the way around. It’s a great option if your hair has natural body and you want to skip heat styling altogether.

37. Short Shaggy Bob With Layers

Chin-length layers with a little flip at the ends give this shaggy bob a playful texture. Perfect if you want something light that doesn’t fall flat at the crown. Ask your hairstylist for soft thinning at the tips to keep the edges from stacking up too bluntly.

38. Medium Layered Silver Shag With Textured Back

Long layers at the back create a soft feathered effect that gives this gorgeous silver shaggy style a lifted finish. The silver tones do a great job of reflecting light across the tapered layers. A few spritzes of Redken Root Lifter can help bring out the volume near the back without making your hair feel stiff.

39. Short Spiky Pixie Shag For Thick Hair

The spiky layers of this pixie shag create natural lift and help thin out heavy hair without losing shape. The fringe is piecey and uneven, blending into cropped sides that hug the head. This is a great choice for anyone with dense hair looking for a low-effort, high-texture cut.

40. Silver Shag With Angled Layers And Full Fringe

Everything about this silver shag is sharp and deliberate, from the dramatic angle of the side layers to the dense fringe that cuts straight across. The sides are thinned just enough to skim the collarbone without bunching, giving the style a sleek shape. Use a flat iron to help define the edges and taper the bottom.

41. Short Shaggy Bob With Pink Streaks And Side-Swept Bangs

A shaggy bob gets a colorful twist with bright pink streaks layered in at the front and sides. The short shag is soft and full of texture, and the angled bangs sweep across the forehead for a playful touch. If you want to keep fashion shades like this brilliant pink vibrant, use a color-protecting shampoo like L’Oréal Paris EverPure Sulfate-Free Color Care Shampoo.

42. Short Wavy Shag With Textured Crown

This short blonde shag has loose waves throughout and a softly lifted crown for extra body. Layers around the sides are feathered and thinned to reduce weight, while the deep side part gives the front pieces a windswept look. Use a round brush at the roots and a curling wand at the ends to get this tousled finish.

43. Short Silver Shag With Purple Accents

This silver shag comes to life with soft lilac and orchid tones brushed along the fringe, crown, and sides. The layered cut gives shape to fine hair and works well with natural waves or air-dried texture. Use John Frieda Violet Crush Purple Shampoo once a week to keep the silver tones bright and prevent the purple accents from looking brassy.

44. Brunette Pixie Shag With Tapered Sides

This cropped shag blends a short back and sides with longer crown layers for a voluminous shape. The rich brunette shade gives the cut shine and depth. The top layers can be finger-styled for natural movement.

45. Long Curly Shag With Full Fringe

This long curly shag has strong layering through the bottom and a full fringe that hugs the brows. The curls are natural and defined, creating a soft yet voluminous shape that moves easily. This cut works well if you’re growing in your gray, since the layered shape blends new growth with older color in a soft, natural way.

46. Short White Shaggy Pixie

This close-cropped shag features airy layers and soft texture around the ears and neckline. The bright white tone adds vibrance and a youthful finish. It’s easy to style with a bit of wax or pomade for separation and control.

47. Wispy Short Shag With Layered Crown

This taupe-blonde shag sits just below the ears with delicate, razored ends and layers stacked at the crown. The texture gives the cut volume and makes it ideal for older women with fine or thinning hair. Ask your stylist for feathered layers through the back to help the style hold its shape.

48. Tapered Shag With Piecey Bangs

This tapered shag is softly layered with longer sides and short pieces near the crown for lift. Piecey bangs are blunt and smooth. Use a texturizing spray or mousse for volume if your hair is soft or straight.

49. Short Curly Pixie Shag

This curly pixie has lots of volume at the crown with tight, cropped sides for a flattering contrast. The shape suits natural waves or curls and adds lift through the top. Use a styling cream for curly hair, like Not Your Mother’s Curl Talk Defining Cream, then diffuse to shape the curls without flattening the volume.

50. Medium Brown Shag With Soft Waves And Fringe

These loose natural waves are soft and flowing, with a gently layered fringe that blends into the sides. The mid-length layers remove weight and help build a subtle curve along the jawline. For styling, use a flexible gel and let air-dry for a low-effort, softly shaped finish.

51. Short Choppy Brunette Shag With Side-Swept Bangs

This short brunette shag features choppy layers that build volume around the crown and taper softly toward the nape of the neck. Long, side-swept bangs blend right into the textured layers, framing the face. If you want movement without fraying the tips, ask your stylist to texturize the ends with thinning shears instead of a razor.

52. Medium Shag With Purple-Pink Highlights And Texture

Warm-toned purple and pink highlights brighten this shoulder-length shag, giving it a fun, artistic look. This style works well for medium to thick hair. You’ll get a fabulous finish when styled with a texturizing spray/cream and diffused dry.

53. Straight Shag With Blunt Bangs And Soft Layers

Clean, straight strands give this shag a sleek feel, balanced with softly textured layers through the mid-lengths. Blunt bangs cut just above the brow anchor the look with a soft curved finish. Ask your hairdresser for blended internal layering to keep movement in the hair without sacrificing length.

54. Long Wavy Shag With Textured Fringe

Loose waves add softness and movement to this long brown shag, which falls well below the shoulders. The fringe is cut with visible texture, breaking up the shape and keeping the front light and playful. This is an ideal look for naturally wavy hair and benefits from a styling cream to define the layers.

55. Curly Gray Mullet Shag With Voluminous Top

With a rounded top and heavily layered back, this curly shag leans into mullet territory while staying wearable and stylish. The natural curls are boosted by the cut, which removes thickness and adds height at the crown. At the salon, request soft tapering along the neck and crown to help shape thick curls and avoid a boxy shape.

56. Silver Shag With Full Soft Waves And Bangs

Soft flowing layers are the main event in this medium-length silver shag, with layers that create fullness. This look is best for straight to gently wavy hair that’s medium in density. The layered shape relies on a natural fall and a bit of movement to build volume without needing curls or lots of styling.

57. Short Silver Shaggy Pixie With Piecey Bangs

A pixie base gives this short shag a low-maintenance structure, while the longer top layers and bangs offer room to play with texture. The silver shade shines with light-reflecting definition, especially when styled with wax or paste. Ask your hairstylist for soft tapering at the neckline to help it grow out cleanly.

58. Tousled Layered Shag With Tapered Textured Back

Heavily layered with a choppy finish, this tousled short shag adds lift at the crown and a piecey finish through the ends. The tapered back keeps the shape close to the neck, while the upper layers are texturized for an unstructured feel. This cut is great for boosting fine or flat hair – mist with texturizing spray for additional definition.

59. Medium Blonde Wavy Shag

This shoulder-length blonde shag has soft waves and light layering that gives it soft, gentle shape. The fringe is subtle and textured, falling right at the brow. Spray in OGX Coconut Curls Frizz-Defying Curl Styling Milk before air drying to keep the waves soft and defined without crunch.

60. Medium-Length Feathered Shag

With flipped bangs and feathered ends, this medium shag feels light, flattering, and easy to style. The face-framing layers gently flip outward, creating a subtle winged shape that lifts the cut. At the salon, request plenty of texturizing near the ends to keep hair from feeling too heavy or flat at the bottom.

61. Shoulder-Length Salt-And-Pepper Shag

This shoulder-length shag is full of natural salt-and-pepper dimension, with layers that create separation and movement. The choppy ends give it a feathered look, helping the gray and dark tones stand out without appearing harsh. Use a light styling cream to define the layers while keeping the finish soft and wearable.