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Can straight hair carry a shag?

A person seen from behind with a choppy, layered shag haircut in copper-brown against a warm amber background.

The answer

Yes, though straight hair shows every line of a cut, so precise blending and textured ends matter. Stylists often use point cutting, slicing or razor work so the layers do not look like steps. Straight hair may need a little help to show the texture, such as a light mousse at the roots, a texturising spray and a loose wave from a tool or an overnight braid.

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