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Is a shag good for curly hair?

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Many people with curls love it, because layers prevent the heavy triangle shape and let each curl form. Cutting dry or section by section helps account for shrinkage, since curls look shorter once dry. Gentle shaping usually works better than aggressive thinning, which can disturb the pattern. Ask how the layers will stay connected and where the front pieces will land.

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