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13 of the Most Iconic Shags

Layered locks are making a comeback.

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This famous low-maintenance look is getting a modern makeover. Click here to see our favorite shag styles of now and then.

1

Taylor Swift

Lip, Hairstyle, Sleeve, Forehead, Eyebrow, Collar, Style, Eyelash, Fashion, Street fashion,
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Taylor Swift is the latest star to step out with a fresh take on this '70s-inspired style.

2

Mica Arganaraz

Clothing, Jacket, Sleeve, Collar, Textile, Outerwear, Style, Bangs, Street fashion, Black hair,
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The up-and-coming model is one to watch, if only for great hair inspiration.

3

Alexa Chung

Clothing, Lip, Hairstyle, Eyebrow, Textile, Style, Eyelash, Beauty, Bangs, Step cutting,
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We haven't ever seen the It girl's hair on a bad day, but it's at its best with heavy bangs and messy texture.

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4

Freja Beha Erichsen

Face, Lip, Hairstyle, Chin, Forehead, Eyebrow, Bangs, Step cutting, Eyelash, Beauty,
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The model nails the perfectly disheveled bed head look every time.

5

Meg Ryan

Clothing, Hair, Lip, Hairstyle, Collar, Chin, Forehead, Eyebrow, Style, Iris,
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Flirty, flipped-out layers keep fine hair from falling flat.

6

Jennifer Aniston

Nose, Lip, Mouth, Cheek, Hairstyle, Eye, Chin, Forehead, Eyebrow, Facial expression,
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"The Rachel" launched Aniston into the hair hall of fame after practically every woman in the 90s imitated the cut.

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7

Chrissie Hynde

Jacket, Style, Monochrome, Black hair, Leather jacket, Leather, Portrait, Portrait photography, Bangs, Top,
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The Pretenders' frontwoman sexes up the shag with lots of smoky black liner.

8

Stevie Nicks

Lip, Hairstyle, Eyebrow, Monochrome, Style, Jewellery, Monochrome photography, Jaw, Black-and-white, Fashion accessory,
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The singer's wavy, ultralong shag seamlessly blends rocker with bohemian.

9

Chloë Sevigny

Lip, Textile, Style, Collar, Street fashion, Eyelash, Blond, Fashion, Pattern, Beauty,
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No bangs, no problem: Just part your layered bob down the center and add some loose waves.

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10

Farrah Fawcett

Clothing, Face, Lip, Mouth, Hairstyle, Chest, Style, Collar, Beauty, Neck,
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The Charlie's Angel feathered shag is proof of the style's femininity.

11

Debbie Harry

Eyewear, Glasses, Vision care, Hairstyle, Sunglasses, Sleeve, White, Style, Monochrome photography, Monochrome,
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Wild teasing and bleach blonde color make everything so much cooler.

12

Joan Jett

Lip, Hairstyle, Chin, Forehead, Eyebrow, Jewellery, Black hair, Style, Jaw, Iris,
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The queen of rock & roll's jet-black shag is the perfect cut for tossing your hair around on stage.

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13

Jane Fonda

Nose, Mouth, Hairstyle, Skin, Chin, Style, Bangs, Black hair, Fashion, Jewellery,

The actress made helmet hair intentional in the 70s.

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