If you want to experiment with rebellious looks during summer without embracing a complete Joan Jett style then this is your choice. This is your sweet spot.
Platinum Waterfall Shag
This platinum dream practically floats. The long hair length with its delicate and wet-look texture creates an undone-on-purpose appearance. The piecey bangs connect naturally to medium-length layers which create the perfect rebellious appearance. This hairstyle unites the 80s with the 2000s while creating a beach-ready appearance. The volume at the crown and wispy ends represent everything that defines summer shags this year.
The maintenance of icy tones for light-colored hair depends on Olaplex No.4P Blonde Enhancer Toning Shampoo which prevents brassy discoloration. This cut depends on your product choices especially when it comes to leave-ins like Davines OI All-In-One Milk which provide moisture.
This cut delivers boldness without being overwhelming so it whispers rock chick instead of shouting it. This style brings Gwen Stefani’s early 2000s look into Paris street fashion from 2025.
Wind-Tousled Bronde Shag
This style brings a free-spirited charm through its medium-length feathered hairstyle with light sun-streaked highlights. This hairstyle presents a windblown appearance which creates a liberating effect. This hairstyle grazes the collarbone while it moves around the cheeks before creating the shaggy style which women desire for a relaxed appearance. The cut layers create texture which matches the effortless appearance of air-dried bangs that require no regretting.
One that needs little work to maintain its perfect look. The style works best through simple DIY methods including damp piece twisting followed by natural air drying or by using R+Co Dart Pomade Stick for texturizing separation.
The breezy femme energy playlist paired with lip gloss and SPF always seem to be what this style reminds me of. This hairstyle requires no professional blowout to succeed. Just wash, scrunch, and go.
Seafoam-Dipped Waves
The medium shag hairstyle paired with beachy body structure and pale green finishes gives summer collections a magical touch. Natural brown hair transitions into a delightful pastel seafoam shade which suits anyone who wants to embrace fantasy without becoming a mermaid. This hairstyle obtains its elegance from its weight while maintaining a rebellious appearance through the waves and its length.
The upkeep requirements become higher when you choose pastel colors. Wash your hair with Maria Nila Colour Refresh in “Pearl Silver” or add some semi-permanent dye to your conditioner to maintain fresh green tones. The best tool to keep your pigment from fading is dry shampoo.
This hairstyle would perfectly suit both coastal cafés and artists working at botanical gardens. This style delivers creative uniqueness alongside its shaggy hair foundation and tousled soft-layer base.
Soft-Spiked Volume Shag
Hello, throwback queen. The shag features short-to-medium lengths that build volume specifically at the crown and fringe sections. The cut features flipped edges that bring slight 90s flair yet remains contemporary for today’s female audience. This hairstyle features back-lengths that extend slightly longer than the front for a shaggy long effect while maintaining a lightweight appearance.
The Oribe Grandiose Hair Plumping Mousse or DesignME Puff.ME provides lightweight mousse that creates soft lift without turning into the dreaded ‘mall hair’ look. A flat iron used on the ends will complete the look after you apply mousse to achieve the soft-lifted appearance.
This particular cut represents complete styling independence to me. Shaggy haircuts medium represents the summer magic because they offer enough structure to style both messy and neat looks.
Mini Bob Shag with Baby Bangs
The final cut in this collection (though it stands out for its charm) delivers a pixie-inspired style without requiring a complete pixie cut. The bob cut reaches the highest point on your neck but the ultra-light bangs distribute the forehead area and create a soft appearance. It’s structured chaos. This style provides excellent body to fine hair types while allowing those who want shaggy looks without full commitment to explore the trend.
For this style use your hands instead of tools while applying Not Your Mother’s Curl Talk Defining Cream (even if your hair is not curly) and a diffuser if required.
This hairstyle represents my relaxed personality without requiring any effort. The style provides downtown brunch girl and film student and plant mom appeal without requiring constant maintenance for a fresh appearance.
Twilight Shag with Dimensional Bangs
Here’s the after-dark version of the summer shag—medium short, choppy, with bangs that break up the forehead like moonlight through blinds. The edges flick outward, channeling a little 90s attitude while staying firmly in 2025 with that dusky blonde and espresso contrast. This look shines under streetlights or candlelight—it’s versatile like that.
This kind of detail in the fringe needs a bit of styling love. I’d use Gisou Propolis Infused Polishing Primer to define without stiffening and tame those top-layer flyaways. Spray a little on your hands and pinch into the ends for the best results.
This is the haircut I’d pick for a big-city summer—the one where every plan ends up better than expected. Whether you’re going to a jazz bar or just picking up takeout, it gives drama with very little effort.
Max Volume Mullet Shag
Women tend to wear this shaggy hairstyle after they decide to leave behind their conventional looks. This shaggy hairstyle features medium-length shoulders carrying full body and ultra-volumized layers which deliver a wolf cut appearance with additional edge. The movement of the hair ends creates a rebellious rocker appearance. Each layer on this cut maintains absolute precision as it displays controlled chaos.
This look craves grit. The combination of dry shampoo with texture spray and matte pomade will work perfectly for this style using Amika Perk Up and Kristin Ess Working Texture Spray. You can make the style as messy as you want because disheveled appearance makes it look better.
This hairstyle reminds me of Paramore music videos from the past while offering a contemporary design and refined layering technique. This daring cut works for people who embody the right attitude.
Glossy Shag with French Bangs
A short shaggy cut can maintain its coolness without being disordered. The sleek shaggy cut combines smooth bangs that frame the face with square-cut ends that follow the jaw structure to demonstrate how polished styles can succeed in this style category. This hairstyle perfectly suits straight hair when it reaches this level of grooming perfection.
