Ladies, your 70s are the perfect time to rock a fabulous shag haircut! As your favorite stylist with 25 years of snipping silver locks, I’ve seen how the right cut can transform not just your hair, but your entire outlook. These modern shags work wonders for mature texture while requiring minimal maintenance – exactly what you deserve at this glorious age.
1. The Feathered Classic Shag
Remember Jane Fonda’s iconic cut? We’re bringing it back with softer edges! The feathering frames your face magnificently, disguising those pesky jowl lines we all get.
My clients adore how this cut moves with just a quick blow-dry and finger-styling. No fuss, just fabulous!
2. Curly Layered Shag
Whoever said curls become unmanageable with age never met me! This bouncy beauty celebrates your natural texture with strategic layers that lift your facial features.
Though some stylists might suggest straightening, I say embrace those gorgeous silver spirals. They add instant volume that defies gravity—and expectations!
3. The Pixie Shag Hybrid
Honey, when I blend pixie boldness with shag softness, magic happens! This sassy number keeps length on top while staying short at the nape—perfect for those hot flashes we don’t talk about.
While traditional pixies can appear severe, these added layers create movement that dances around your face like a flattering spotlight.
4. The Soft Blunt Shag
If you’ve got fine hair (and darling, who doesn’t after 70?), this structured yet soft cut creates the illusion of thickness without trying too hard.
Unlike severe blunt cuts that scream ‘helmet hair,’ I snip invisible layers throughout to maintain weight while adding gorgeous movement. Your grandkids will wonder what your secret is!
5. The Long Bohemian Shag
Why should twenty-somethings have all the fun? This shoulder-skimming style proves long hair has no age limit! Strategic face-framing layers soften those areas we’re less fond of.
Having styled Cher herself (okay, just once at a charity event), I learned that longer locks with movement can actually lift your features better than severe short cuts.
6. The Textured Bob Shag
Somewhere between a bob and a shag lives this glorious hybrid that’s taking my salon by storm! The choppy ends create movement while maintaining that classic shape you’ve always loved.
However, unlike your 1980s bob (I’ve seen those photos, darling), these deliberately uneven pieces make styling a breeze—even with arthritis-challenged fingers.
7. The Wispy Banged Shag
Nothing—and I mean nothing—disguises forehead lines better than these ethereal, barely-there bangs! Unlike heavy curtain bangs, these whispers of hair float above your brows, drawing attention to your gorgeous eyes.
My client Marge swears these bangs saved her thousands in Botox! While I can’t officially make medical claims, her grandkids did ask if she’d had ‘work done.’
8. The Asymmetrical Shag
For my brave beauties who refuse to be invisible! This slightly longer-on-one-side cut creates fascinating angles that complement even the most challenging face shapes.
Though some stylists play it safe with seniors, I say asymmetry creates optical illusions that lift and sculpt better than any face cream. Plus, it’s utterly chic!
9. The Layered Shag with Undercut
Heavens, don’t clutch your pearls just yet! This hidden undercut removes bulk from the nape while maintaining gorgeous volume on top—perfect for thick hair that’s become unruly.
My client Dorothy was skeptical until I showed her how this secret shave underneath prevents that dreaded ‘triangle head’ while keeping her church-appropriate appearance.
10. The Tousled Midi Shag
Middle length, maximum impact! This collarbone-grazing cut offers versatility for those not ready to go short but tired of managing longer locks.
While most stylists push seniors toward shorter styles, I’ve found this mid-length magic works wonders for women transitioning to their natural color. The layers celebrate your silver strands rather than hiding them!