A great haircut can be like a little facelift without the needles or the drama. And the shag haircut? It’s aging like fine wine.
For women over 50, the shag is an ideal blend of style and practicality. It brings texture, volume, and movement right where you need it.
Forget fussy maintenance. The shag thrives on its lived-in charm.
It works beautifully with natural gray, brown, blonde, and red tones. Those layers will do the talking, even if you don’t feel like it.
From short and spunky to long and elegant, this haircut knows how to adapt to your energy.
2025 is showing us softer textures, sun-kissed highlights, and a few nostalgic nods to classic looks.
These 27 shag styles are proof that “over 50” is just a starting point.
1. Classic Layered Shag with Soft Brunette Highlights
This timeless cut features cascading layers that add body and volume to fine hair. Subtle soft brunette highlights bring dimension to your natural base color, enhancing the texture and movement of the layers. Ideal for oval or heart-shaped faces.
2. Shoulder-Grazing Shag with Warm Chestnut Tones
A shoulder-length shag that frames the face with wispy bangs and feathered layers. Warm chestnut brown tones add richness and shine, perfect for enhancing olive and deeper skin tones. Great for a polished but low-maintenance everyday style.
3. Curly Shag with Deep Espresso Base
Designed for naturally curly or wavy hair, this shag features choppy, uneven layers that prevent curls from becoming too heavy. The deep espresso base color creates a striking contrast with lighter natural highlights for added texture.
4. Short Textured Shag in Salt-and-Pepper Gray
For women embracing their natural gray hair, this short, layered shag offers both style and ease. The salt-and-pepper blend adds natural highlights and lowlights, while the tousled texture provides a chic, modern touch.
5. Long Shag with Caramel Balayage
Long layers that flow past the shoulders combine with caramel balayage highlights to add warmth and a sun-kissed effect. Perfect for naturally dark brown hair, this style enhances brightness and vitality without drastic color changes.
6. Chin-Length Shag with Auburn Undertones
A sleek chin-length shag with side-swept bangs and structured layers. Auburn undertones add a subtle red tint that glows beautifully under sunlight, creating a sophisticated yet playful vibe.
7. Feathered Shag with Honey Blonde Highlights
Delicate feathered layers frame the face in this medium-length shag. Honey blonde highlights blend seamlessly with natural light brown or dark blonde bases, creating a soft, sunlit effect.
8. Pixie Shag with Ash Blonde Texture
A playful, short pixie shag with choppy layers and asymmetrical bangs. The cool, ash blonde tone gives a modern, youthful edge while enhancing fair complexions. Ideal for those seeking a bold, expressive haircut.
9. Shaggy Lob with Sandy Blonde Tones
A long bob (lob) with a relaxed, shaggy finish, perfect for natural medium to dark blondes. Sandy blonde tones enhance depth and dimension, making the layers appear thicker and more voluminous.
10. Soft Shag with Light Brown Subtle Layers
This soft, flowing shag suits those with naturally straight hair. Light brown tones with softly blended layers create a smooth, elegant look that works for both casual and formal occasions.
11. Beachy Shag with Golden Blonde Waves
Textured, tousled layers give this shag a beachy, relaxed feel. Golden blonde tones are perfect for those with naturally fair or warm-toned hair, creating a sun-kissed, youthful effect.
12. Face-Framing Shag with Chocolate Brown Depth
Layered to highlight the cheekbones and jawline, this medium-length shag enhances natural chocolate brown shades, giving a rich, glossy depth that catches light beautifully.
13. Layered Shag with Dark Mahogany Undertones
A bold, layered cut with deep mahogany undertones for dark brown or black hair. The mahogany adds warmth and dimension, complementing both warm and cool skin tones.
14. Shag Cut with Platinum Accents
Platinum blonde streaks enhance this shaggy, textured cut, perfect for women who want to add a cool-toned contrast to naturally light or medium brown hair.
15. Short Shag with Natural Jet Black Shine
A sleek, short shag with a natural jet-black base. Choppy layers add movement and volume, giving a polished look without sacrificing texture.
16. Shag with Cinnamon Highlights
Cinnamon-toned highlights bring out warmth and richness in medium or dark brown hair. Soft, feathered layers enhance the natural movement of this shoulder-length shag.
17. Tousled Shag with Dark Blonde Depth
A tousled, effortless shag that enhances natural dark blonde hair with a mix of soft layers and messy waves. Great for a casual, carefree style that still feels elegant.
18. Layered Shag with Warm Amber Hues
Medium layers with warm amber hues bring depth and subtle vibrance to natural brown hair. Perfect for brightening up dull hair while maintaining a natural, low-maintenance color.
19. Bouncy Shag with Light Copper Tones
Ideal for those with naturally red or strawberry-blonde hair, this bouncy shag emphasizes soft copper highlights. The layers bring out the hair’s natural volume and texture.
20. Wavy Shag with Neutral Brown Balance
A layered shag designed to balance and soften wavy hair. Neutral brown tones blend easily with natural bases, creating a harmonious, understated look.
21. Edgy Shag with Silver-Gray Highlights
For women with naturally gray or white hair, this edgy shag emphasizes texture with layers and silver-gray highlights. Great for creating a bold, confident statement.
22. Soft Shag with Butterscotch Balayage
Butterscotch balayage adds a warm glow to naturally dark blonde or light brown hair. The medium-length shag enhances face-framing layers and side-swept bangs.
23. Short Crop Shag with Dark Ash Brown Layers
A chic, cropped shag with dark ash brown tones. Choppy layers and blunt bangs give an edgy, modern look that’s easy to maintain.
24. Shag with Sun-Kissed Light Brown Waves
This mid-length shag features natural sun-kissed light brown waves with soft layers. Ideal for enhancing naturally wavy textures without adding bulk.
25. Curled Shag with Subtle Mocha Highlights
A layered shag with soft curls that showcases subtle mocha highlights. The warm tones bring richness and contrast to dark brown hair.
26. Shaggy Layers with Beige Blonde Ends
Beige blonde highlights concentrate at the ends of this shag, creating a natural gradient effect. Perfect for those transitioning to lighter colors while keeping a natural-looking finish.
27. Collarbone Shag with Golden Chestnut Layers
This collarbone-length shag is layered to perfection, creating a soft, voluminous look that flatters most face shapes. Golden chestnut tones blend seamlessly with medium to dark brown hair, adding warmth and vibrancy for a naturally radiant finish. Perfect for women looking to enhance their natural base without drastic color changes.
