The modern shag is a blend of rocker chic and French girl cool—and TIGI® UK Creative and Education Director Philip Downing nailed it with this cut. The trick to expensive-looking hair? Keeping it healthy withTIGI® Copyright. Watch the how-to video below and scroll for every step!
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Start with an in-depth consultation, then apply a customized TIGI® Copyright Care treatment at the basin.
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Apply TIGI® Copyright Split End Repair Cream from roots to ends, followed by TIGI® Copyright Texturizing Salt Spray as a cutting lotion.
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Take a vertical section from the crown to the occipital bone. Elevate the hair to 90 degrees to the crown and point cut from short to long to establish the layering guide. Continue with pivoting sections toward the sides and work consistently with the layers.
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Repeat the same technique on the opposite side, noting the hand and body position.
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At the sides, work with diagonal back sections. Continue the layering using the guide from the back.
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Isolate and disconnect the front hairline with a curved section to maintain the integrity of the shape. Using the same technique, complete the layering on both sides of the head.
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Create the fringe by deep point cutting at a low elevation squarely across the front.
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Power-dry the hair then blow-dry smooth using a TIGI® Pro Large Round Brush while creating volume and root lift.
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