31 Sensational Short Shag Hairstyles For Women Over 60 To Get Right Now

We love a shag cut for the volume and texture it provides, and a shorter shag gives you lots of options – from a classic cropped shag with bangs to a more modern, asymmetrical shaggy style. You’ll love how this low-maintenance look saves you time and effort in your daily routine. So, if you’re ready to take the plunge, check out these stunning short shag hairstyles that are perfect for women over 60.

1. Short Shaggy Pixie

Layers are cut tight around the ears and crown to keep this short shag light and bouncy. The choppy top adds natural lift, especially if your hair tends to fall flat. Ask your stylist to add texture through the top and crown so it holds shape with some styling cream.

2. Short Spiky Shag with Choppy Layers

The layers on this cropped shag are sliced short and spiky, giving your whole head that fun, tousled look. It brings out volume around the crown and adds a sharp finish around the neckline. This works well if you like a casual style that keeps its shape.

3. Wavy Layered Short Shag with Textured Ends

Waves flow loosely over soft layers that taper toward the chin, making this short shag perfect for mid-texture hair. The ends are slightly razored for definition, which keeps the shape light and feathery. It’s ideal for showing off natural waves without needing hot tools every day.

4. Soft Tousled Short Shag with Bangs

This shaggy cut blends layered bangs into crown volume and slightly longer sides for a gentle tousled shape. It’s perfect if you want some face framing without committing to a blunt fringe. You’ll get natural lift from the layers and movement.

5. Short Silver White Shag with Sweeping Bangs

Bright silver hair paired with sweeping bangs gives this shaggy style an elegant, fresh feel. The layers are longer through the sides, helping the cut have some dimension without losing fullness. You can blow-dry with a round brush at the crown to bring out the shape and add height at the roots.

6. Extra Short Shaggy Bowl Cut

This is a shaggy take on a classic bowl cut, with uneven ends and lots of texture through the top. The shape is rounded, but the feathered finish gives it an updated, shaggy finish. Ask your stylist to point-cut into the ends so it doesn’t feel too helmet-like.

7. Curly Shaggy Crop with Long Sides

Curls stay full and defined thanks to longer shaggy layers along the sides that stretch just past the cheekbones. The back is shorter, which helps remove weight and keep the shape open. Use a diffuser to bring out the curl and skip the brush to avoid frizz.

8. Layered Shaggy Mullet

This short hairstyle has choppy, shaggy layers on top that shift into longer pieces around the back of the neck. It’s great if you want to hold onto some length while still getting that easy, shaggy or wolf haircut look. Ask your stylist for extra texturing at the crown to give it that signature messy volume.

9. Curly Gray Shag Mullet

Loose curls cascade from a short layered top into a soft taper at the back, giving you a light shag-mullet blend. The gray shade brings dimension and shows off the curls beautifully. This is a great wash-and-go style if you’re embracing your natural texture.

10. Short Tapered Shaggy Layers

The back and sides of this short shag are tapered close to the head. The top has soft, short layers to add some height and fullness. It’s great for fine hair that needs a bit of shape without too much thickness.

11. Cropped Layered Gray Shag with Soft Edges

Feathered ends and rounded layering keep this short shag soft and flattering. The length skims the jawline and blends into short, wispy bangs. Ask your stylist to use a razor or texturizing shears for movement through the sides.

12. Short Wavy Shaggy Cut with Bangs

The soft, shaggy waves fall just beneath the chin, while bangs cut across the forehead break up the shape. Layers are angled slightly forward to draw the eye toward your cheekbones. This tapered style works great if you like dimension and fullness with a little length, but want everything to feel light.

13. Tousled Textured Short Shag with Fringe

Messy texture and an uneven bangs give this shag a relaxed feel. Layers throughout the crown create a boost that stays all day. You’ll want to ask your stylist for lots of interior layering so the shape doesn’t sit too heavy around the face.

14. Short Curly Pixie Shag

This short pixie shag hugs close to the head but leaves plenty of room for the curls up top. Sides are tapered to draw the eye upward, helping lift your features. This shag is ideal for tighter curls that benefit from short, sculpted layers.

15. Short Loose Shaggy Layers with Micro Bangs

Tiny fringe across the forehead brings fun energy to this layered shag that moves with every step. (The single long thin braid is a fun finish.) The layers are uneven, perfect for building texture without much styling. Ask your hairdresser for razored ends and subtle layering at the crown.

16. Short Shag with Micro Bangs

Choppy micro bangs give this shag an artsy, playful look. The rest of the cut is softly layered and close to the head, making it easy to style with your fingers. It’s a great pick for thick hair that needs some weight taken out while keeping lots of shape.

17. Short Shaggy Cut with Piecey Top

Piecey layers throughout the top make this short shag ideal for adding fullness to fine or thinning hair. The length stays cropped around the ears and neckline for a clean finish. A light pomade or wax can help separate the strands and keep that texture looking fresh.

18. Shaggy Layered Bob with Bangs

A bob base gets a shaggy refresh with layers that start around the cheekbones and blend downward. The bangs are cut softly to skim the brows and balance the shape. This shag is great for straight or lightly wavy hair that needs movement.

19. Soft Layered Shag with Feathering

Feathered ends add a soft flip to this otherwise clean short cut, keeping it light and flattering. The crown is layered to lift the shape slightly without too much height. It frames the jawline nicely without looking too square or boxy.

20. Straight White Shag Pixie Mullet

Short around the front and long in the back, this blend of a shag, pixie and mullet gives major shape without feeling extreme. It’s smooth at the sides, but still shaggy thanks to chopped layers through the middle. You’ll like how it keeps its shape even on days you skip styling.

21. Short Feathered Gray Shag with Full Bangs

The bangs of this short, shaggy style are full and slightly rounded, blending into the feathered sides. Layers throughout keep it fluffy and lightweight around the crown. Ask your stylist to keep the layers soft and avoid extra weight through the back.

22. Loose Wavy Shag with Bangs

The waves in this shag fall gently around the face, giving the whole cut a soft, rounded shape. The bangs are slightly curved and broken up, which keeps them from looking too heavy or blunt. It’s a great choice if your hair has a natural wave and you want something that feels casual but still shaped.

23. Spiky Shag with Textured Top

The top of this shag is cut short and layered aggressively for a bold, spiky texture that lifts right off the scalp. The highlights make the texture stand out even more. If your hair is thick, this shape helps remove volume and keeps styling quick.

24. Shaggy Mullet with Fringe

The crown is full of short, rough-cut layers that give this shag a wild shape. Wispy fringe blends right into the sides while the longer back adds contrast without looking heavy. The shorter top layers give the crown a natural boost.

25. White Blonde Shaggy Pixie

Choppy layers are cut close around the ears and crown of this short shag. Longer top pieces fall softly over the forehead. The bright white blonde shade makes the texture pop and adds a light, modern feel. Ask your stylist to point-cut the ends and keep the bangs wispy so the shape stays soft and flattering as it grows out.

26. Soft Shaggy Bob with Blended Layers

The length of this short shag stays classic (in pixie territory) and the interior is filled with blended layers for softness. It moves easily and doesn’t require a lot of shaping tools. A few sprays of dry shampoo can help provide some lift and volume.

27. Piecey Shaggy Cut with Wispy Bangs

Piecey bangs graze the forehead and blend into choppy layers that sit right around the ears of this short shag. The texture gives it that easy, lived-in look. This is a perfect style if your hair is on the thinner side and needs volume without weight.

28. Short Brunette Shag with Blended Layers and Bangs

The layers of this shaggy cut melt into each other, giving the style a soft, rounded finish. The bangs are cut thick enough to balance the shape without feeling heavy. Ask your stylist for texturizing at the ends to keep the brunette shade looking dimensional.

29. Cropped Shag with Pointed Ends and Long Sides

Pointed pieces at the sides of this shag add interest while the top stays short and textured. There’s a cool contrast between the choppy crown and elongated perimeter. It’s a flattering option if you like structure with softness at the edges.

30. Textured Pixie Shag with Silver Highlights

Short textured layers and scattered silver highlights bring this pixie shag to life. It’s got just enough shape to make your morning routine fast. Run your fingers through it with a dab of styling cream and you’re set.

31. Curly Shaggy Pixie with Side-Swept Bangs

Soft curls are brushed into a side-swept bang that blends into tapered sides. It lifts beautifully at the crown without looking too round. Ask your stylist to layer through the top and keep the sides low and clean.

32. Bowl Cut Inspired Shag with Smooth Bangs

The bangs of this short style are smooth and rounded, but the shaggy edges keep this cut from feeling dated. Layers around the ears help open up your face. It’s perfect for adding shape without giving up softness.