@@jakethompsonhair ♥ God bless you and thank you. Tried it, it does have a softer look which I like. Better than blunt force snips with the scissors. First time though so it will take some work.
Can you pls direct me to the links? I looked but can’t find them (not terribly youtube savy🙄) but I LOVE this cut. Wld be interested to see the longer mermaid cut too!
My friend and I watched about 50 videos on how to cut a shag haircut before selecting your video to use as a guide. Her hair is extremely thin and I had never cut anyones's hair prior to this so I needed a video that would give me the greatest chance to succeed. I would watch a step then pause the video and i did that step to her hair until there was nothing left to do but remove the rubber bands and see how much damage control we were going to need. The bands were removed. I ran my fingers through her hair shaking it a bit and we both responded to the outcome by saying "oh my God it worked! I did it! Your hair looks better than I've seen it in years. What a great cut!" And what an awesome video he made for us to follow. We cant thank you enough for sharing your knowledge with us. She feels beautiful and I'm proud to say with your help "I did that". Thanks again for sharing. Teresa and Shanda Staunton. Va.
I've never watched any of these videos before. I really like this one. I've always put all my hair up at once and did it that way. Now I want to try it in these sections. My hair is also a bit thin. 80% of it actually fell out a few years ago, I guess stress. Now that it has grown back after that nightmare, it seems healthier. I am 49, thought that it would be thinning more by now but hasn't, yet.
Thank you for this clip. Responding to the “Why would anyone want to cut there own hair?” Question- sometimes it’s about money and sometimes it’s bc the stylist never does what the client asks. I’ve always liked edgy cuts, apparently many stylists don’t. Lol. I’ve either had a friend do it or myself.
I absolutely agree with you! I have been trying to find hairstylists in my area that don’t charge an arm and a leg to do shaggy cuts. I even show pictures. I get boring layers! I find that most hairstylists nowadays choose to do color rather than cut for many reasons and some do amazing color. But it’s very hard to find good cutters, especially ones that are not stuck in their own routine and are willing to expand their knowledge and, learn and do new things! Hence DIY’s!
Facts, and sometimes they straight up destroy your hair. I started cutting my own hair years ago because of bad stylist experiences, but decided to give them another chance last winter when I wanted a color change & cut that I wasn't brave enough to do on my own. I booked with the highest rated salon in my city, thinking they HAVE to be good, right? Yeah, I walked out of there in tears with a patchy, fried, Kate Gosselin cut and spent the next 6 months in wigs. 8 months later now and it's barely any longer since I'm still cutting off so many fried ends. It'll be at least another year before it grows out enough to look normal again. Obviously there are excellent stylists out there like the one in this video, but I'm never setting foot in a salon ever again.
Tell me about it. They always tell me they can do it but they always seem to do what they want. Ok so I’m no spring chicken but I know a pixie cut looks terrible on my squarish face. I know that layers look better. And it’s getting super pricey.
I've always not only described it but brought many photos and nobody could ever do what I wanted.. Plus I don't like sitting in a chair for hours talking about myself to a stranger.
I’m so glad I found this video! I did this cut on myself last week and absolutely love the results! Way better than the wolf cut going around tik tok where they direct the entire head of hair to the top. Love my results and recommend to anyone who is thinking of trying!
I agree this guy has very good tutorials. I've been looking a while and cut my hair today because I got confidence from watching this video. it came out great.. but looks more like the wolf cut vid he made. (I didnt see till later! still good tho.) he deserves more views.
Just did this haircut on myself this morning. I only had one pair of hair scissors so I used those. It looks so nice! I cut about 18 inches off so this feels great! Thank you for the great tutorial! I don't think most of the people who see me will know I cut it myself, which is just what I was going for.
Thank you so much for this DIY video! I'm 64, divorced and have been through cancer therapies and covid in the last 4 years, so I can't afford to go to a stylist. I've already cut my hair just like you instructed in this video. It came out great! My white hair now has some curl in it so it looks even more fantastic! I haven't felt this good about the way I look in a while, so thank you from the bottom of my heart! 🥰
I am going to save this!!! I am 68. You made me look 48, with hair like I had when I was 18! The last hairdresser I saw, I asked him to watch a video on how to cut a shag (not this one). About :15 he says, oh yeah I know that. Then he proceeded to give me a PAGEBOY. That’s the only haircut these people know! But I did this myself a few months ago and my freaking hair looks incredible! THANK YOU …if it works a 2nd time and isn’t a fluke…I’m donating.
I just found this video yesterday among many many others out there. This one seemed very simple and realistically possible to DIY. (I've watched others that obviously need someone to help you.) Anyway, I did it and it was fast and looks fantastic! I'm 65 and let my hair grow long and was tired of just tying it back or putting it on top of my head. I thought it would be fun to see how long it would grow. Wrong! I needed a change and this cut was IT! I feel 10 years younger and it is so easy to take care of. Thank you!!!!!
I'm a 63-year-old grandma with long dark thick hair and bangs I usually just throw it up on a bun or a high pony some little pieces out. I'd like to kind of do this layered a bit shorter look and was wondering if after this style cut can you still put it in a pony or a bun or is it just layered or short.
I have been searching for layered, chunky, textured, shaggy-cut techniques for months and months. Finally!!!! I followed this tute last night and smashed it!!! I have spent thousands of dollars on haircuts to only walk out of salons having a "meh it'll do" feeling after, for years. I wish I found this tute before my wedding!!. The only change for me was curtain layers as opposed to a shorter fringe as I am not a fringe fan. Thank you!!
I was literally crying when I came across your video. Thank you SO MUCH! I take care of my father who is 96 years old - it's a 24/7 effort and I really don't have the time to spend as I would like in a salon. I really appreciate your tutorial & so excited to try it when my father is napping😂
Hi! @tigrepaws, I am taking care of my 88yr old mom while my dad has multiple knee surgeries. I did this cut this morning, know I am trying to figure out my shower plan for the day 😂. My mom is healthy but has memory loss. Not too bad! I hope your doing well on your end! Don't forget we can do this haircut in the method that we used in the 70's! Gather one ponytail at the top center of your head or literally on your forehead for an awesome layered haircut! Shout out !
I have curly hair and finding someone in my area to cut it the way I like is a challenge. It generally ends up looking like a triangle or too heavy on the bottom. Thanks for this. I tried it this morning and it turned out great!
#JuliaMinds ... Thank you so much for sharing! I was wondering if this would work just as well with natural curly hair. I appreciate your comment. Is there anything I should know that may help as I begin to perform this cut on myself? 🙏💜
@@jakethompsonhair Hiya, I'm DEFINITELY determined to give this a go ! , I love the shag look and I DEFINITELY need volume, this is 5he cut I've been searching for for years....but NEVER got. I'm absolutely terrified but I'll watch your tutorials (repeatedly) and go for the chop, please wish me luck 🙏 🤞
This is an unbelievably great haircut! I am not a big salon person to the extent that I usually feel uncomfortable there, and I just love to diy anything I can, so this was fabulous to see. My hair is pretty fine and thinning some so mine came out kind of Runaways/Joan Jett and I’m overjoyed! It’s the haircut I’ve been wishing for for years but thought it was too complicated… thanks to you it wasn’t. Very much appreciated!
I once showed a stylist a reference photo so I could be assured we were on the same page. They nodded. I asked if they wanted me to leave the photo out on the tray. No, they were confidant they knew what I wanted. Cut ended up looking nothing like the reference photo. This scenario has replayed so many times in my life, I no longer go to salons for cuts. Now I can mess up my own cut for $0!😂 JK. I’m sure it will look great.
Like many others in these comments, I’ve come to this video after watching about a dozen prior. I was a little skeptical, but I am now finished on myself, and I am honestly obsessed with it! It really helps your waves/curls come to life. Thank you so much for this quick, easy, informative video!! I appreciate this so much ❤❤❤❤
I did this on myself just today and it came out insanely, amazingly perfect! I got the same chunky and straight scissors you linked that made my job so much easier. I went a little further and pulled the sides over towards my face and gave myself more texture and more layers around the face (like your other layering videos showed)! This was the first time ever cutting my own hair and man I nailed it with your tutorial! Thank you!
I'm 55yrs now and only been to the hairdresser 3 times as it was a terrible cut...I know how I want it. I'm going to this scrag cut as it's beautiful. From Wales In Britain.👋
@jake Thompson Can you demonstrate a DIY shag hair cut with a side part? So many shags are in the centre. I like my part off centre so I don't draw as much attention to my nose! Please help us side part girls! Thanks! PS I have wavy hair so I'm guessing I just leave my length a little longer? That is the tricky part as if I cut too short it will shrink up!
I think it depends on where you want your shortest layer to begin, and you should also consider if you have waves or curls, because when dry it will make the layer even shorter.
One thing I’ve learned over the years is every single time I go to the salon to get my hair cut I get insulted and leave upset. I have THICK hair and went the last time to get a shag. Layers lots and lots of layers which I’ve worn for several years but my hair had grown way out. The girl said “no that will look horrible!” Then had 3 people standing around my hair chop chop chop. I left with the worst hair cut. I cried. If I’m going for a perm or color , sure. I’ll go and leave happy. One time I went to a random hairdresser.outside of my town. She cut my massive hair without wetting it. And took 5 minutes. I left with the best haircut ever! I asked why she didn’t wet it and she said it was easier to find the natural direction my hair liked to go. Something like that. That woman knew what she was doing. I’ll never find her again 😭 all I know is she worked in Kentucky
Jake. I did it. I did your DIY shag makeover and used the feather razor you suggested and the Oribe spray wax which I love. I'm ordering the chunking scissors for when I go back to trim at some point. Your instructions were super easy to follow and the cut came out killer! I've been to a stylist twice trying to get this cut and you gave me the courage to go for it myself. I wanted to thank you for sharing.
Thank you from an anxiety sufferer,,I think I could actually do this. Going to a salon is very difficult. Some of us have mental health issues and find it hard to go to a salon
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I did the cut this morning and can‘t stop staring at reflecting surfaces 🤩 I am in L O V E with my hair!!! Thank you so much.
You can't imagine how many times I have gone to different salons trying to explain this...and they NEVER got it! Thanks a million!!! I will definitely do it myself!!!
I have long, thick quantity but fine texture hair, and have done other videos to do some long layers with ponytail method. Was super nervous to try this but I was AMAZED by how great it turned out, and feel like I got rid of a couple pounds of weight! It lays beautifully, and it let some of my natural body do its thing, would highly recommend. Took me about 20 minutes total, and spent the most time doing the sections to get them right. Good luck, home DIYers!
This is my favorite step-by-step hair-cutting video, and I've watched many of them! I've been cutting my own hair for the past year now! Thank you, Jake!
How did you decide on the second cuts- how long to make them? Are they supposed to align to a guide, like the fringe length? It looked like the back part was cut using the second part(s) as a length guide, but you kind of went too fast for me to see for sure. I'm just looking for some guidance on the cutting lengths, once the fringe length has been established. Can you help? Thank you!
fringe length, pull the sides up up match the length of the fringe. leave it in the rubber bands, then the back, do the same, using the length from the sides, leave in the rubber bands, as you do this.
I did this cut on myself today, and I love it! I have 2A-2B wavy hair. The last time I asked for layers, the hairdresser did a slither cut all over it, and I hated it. This cut appealed to me because it doesn’t slice through the curls. I’m really looking forward to playing with different styles.
I have that texture too and I'm thinking about cutting it like this but I have really thick, coarse, frizzy hair, do you happen to have that type of hair too? I'm worried it would be too voluminous and crazy
Used this technique today to give myself a shag haircut minus the fringe bangs. Instead I did side bangs, because I have a side part. It turned out great! Thanks! ❤️
I absolutely love this video!!!❤ I bin doing this for years...but trying to find a Hairdresser that knows how to do it....uggghhh!!! I have left salons not happy.....your amazing!!! Absofukinloutly....thank you :)
I am going to save this video! I am 68 and you made me look 48 only with hair like I had when I was 18! The last hairdresser I saw, I even asked him to watch a video on how to cut a shag (a different video). At about :15 he says, “oh yeah, I can do that”. Then he proceeded to give me a PAGEBOY. That's the only haircut these people know! But I did this cut to myself a few months ago and my freaking hair STILL looks incredible! IF it works a 2nd time then it won’t be a fluke and I’m donating 💰! I’ll keep you posted! THANK YOU
I have naturally curly hair and have tried hair salons over the years to get the shaggy style I like for my hair. The cut never turns out like I like it so I just do it myself. If it turns out wrong and I get mad then I only have myself to blame and didn't have to pay for it. Haha. I've recently let my hair grow a lot longer and the layers are weighed down. I watched a lot of tutorials that although the end result was gorgeous they are professionals and know about angles, methods, etc. These instructions are simple and easy to follow and I feel confident that I can follow them to recut the layers in my hair without losing too much of the length. Thanks for sharing! :)
I've been wanting this look for YEARS and no stylist has been able to look at the many pictures I show them and replicate it. So after much UA-cam surfing I landed on this video and turned to my husband and said, "I want you to cut my hair." Now I have a LOT of hair so manoeuvring it wet into the required ponytails took a lot of work. And he made sure that the parts were extremely precise. Before each big snip he'd ask me, "Are you SURE?" Of course I said yes because I trust him and I trusted what I was seeing on this video. It turned out AMAZING, so much so that I posted a before and after on my Facebook profile. My friends were amazed and jokingly asked if he's taking clients! (He's an electrician! 🤣) Of course I will still go to a salon for color, but I will save us the almost $150 it's been costing me to manage my mane and let my sweety play with my haircuts from now on. THANK YOU for this video!! 🙏
I appreciate professionals like you who realize that sometimes going to a stylist is an issue and does something to help. I rarely leave home but It doesn't mean that I don't want pretty hair. I will be trying this. Thank you! ❤️ 🙏
Jake thank you from the bottom of my heart for sharing your knowledge and wisdom of 25+ years of work experience. With those of us who as you said don' have the means to afford a haircut like this or don't want to include it in the budget. Your video it's truly fantastic. Your demonstration is so easy to follow. Your recommendation for cheaper tools to use and still look presentable it was music to my ears. I'll most definitely do this DIY before the holidays and have a very nice current look.
THANK YOU! I can't afford a salon visit right now and desperately wanted this cut. I watched several tutorials but was still too scared to try it on myself. This video gave me the courage to give it a go. It was super easy and I LOVE my hair. Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!
Saw the video, couldn't wait to try it, so I did!!! It really worked and it also corrected some huge errors that I have done in the past with the scissors. Thank you so much Jake, for taking the time to make the video and for sharing your knowledge and brilliant teaching with us! *****
Thank you SO MUCH for this tutorial! I just cut my hair and it looks awesome. It’s really very kind of you to share your knowledge, like you said, we can’t all afford to get pampered and go to professionals, but everybody likes to look and feel beautiful.
I cut these when popular in beauty school 1971. Had my salon 51 yrs. Still cut till I closed I just brushed hair all forward bangs & all. Put band in front of bangs. Cut past rubber band 3 inches Done. Long bangs most didn’t like. I showed this to my b school teacher she was amazed how I came up with that idea. I still do my own hair in several bands. No one has touched my hair since b school 👍🤷♀️ well done
So I NEVER!! EVER !! comment on anyone's video. Specially on diy. But I tried this method and I'm absolutely on love with my hair!!!! Thank you sooooo much for your precise easy steps. I am forever grateful to you. No one has ever been able to do my hair just like I want it. And for you to be able to explain it and just make it so easy to do. I'm totally amazed. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you!!!!!!!!!
I'm old school, have the terms like slithering, and choppy, &rooster cuts, stopped being used? Fifty years ago, I was being styled at a Redkin Laboratory. Rod Stewart is the closest look that I can use, to explain the look! I DID learn to use the palms to help make my rooster top happening. I am now 70, and the meds I have to take to keep alive, My hair has gotten MUCH thinner, and I'm looking into a wig to give me back some of my bruised ego back!
I have always cut my own hair in layers. One day I went to a really good stylist. She said "who cut your hair, this is the most perfect haircut I have ever seen".
I went to a hair dressers today just for a tidy up. Came home and then cut my own hair as I was not happy with it. What's wrong with a lot of hair dressers. I think they just learn basic cuts in hair dressing school then that's it. They have no interest in learning new techniques so can't do these types of hair cuts. No wonder why people want to cut their own hair. I have not been to a good hair dresser in over 25 years. I used to have long thick wavy hair and a cut like this or similar would have been great but the dam hair dressers didn't now anything other than basic cuts. No creativity.
Love this haircut! I did hairdressing in the past and started cutting my own hair and it's funny, before the pandemic everyone thought I was crazy! Now it's almost become a trend 😂😂
I am in my 50s my hairstylist retired. I can't find a stylist who can cut a shag! Go to high end shops. I use to be a hairdresser. I try to explain my best. Thanks Jennifer 😊
Can't wait to try this. My daughter insisted on spending $200 plus a tip, that's TWO HUNDRED dollars, to get a "custom textured shag" which in her words, made her look like a round headed soccer mom (she's in her mid twenties). She's trying to tell me I need to cough it up to get a "good haircut" but I am thinking, no way am I spending that kind of money on a dice toss. Even if I had it to spend. Thanks so much for sharing this!
Fantastic --- I grew up in the first age of the shag (haha - late 60's) Anyway -Poor, very poor - my mother got her hair cut , came home set up a mirror and cut mine - I've been cutting my hair, well, my entire life and no one showed me that trick with the bangs .
omgosh! It was with great fear and trepidation that I took scissors in hand....again. The last guy I followed my hair turned out like crap! Now I don't want to put the blame on the stylist. I prolly did something wrong. BUT I followed your instructions and I have a shag!! Thank you Jake!
And it’s not a real head of hair , but this is better and sooooo much more straight forward , just proof that so much of hair styling instruction is a long winded form of Bull%#*^ yup just section tie up and cut , and you’ll get a shaggy mullet .
I just had a so called professional do my hair cut into a shag cut and it looks nothing like this or the picture I showed them and it wasn’t cheap… wish I could cut my own hair :)
WOW. Thank you!!! Everyone is right!!! I've been cutting my own hair for 30 years because I got butchered! I LOVE this cut. I will try it. The last girl cut 4" off the back in a straight blunt cut. Aaaaaah. I look like a little schoolgirl. I'm going to fix that.
Bingo! Omg, I Love it! ✂️ I cut my hair last night from one of your shag videos, but it wasn't a DYI, this morning I re-cut it with this video, it's way shorter but sassy and adorable! Thank you so much Jake, ❤ I just couldn't afford a salon, not in this economy. 😱
Hi Jake! This cut is absolutely amazing 😍I would love to do it on my own head cos (as u mentioned earlier in the video) it's soooo difficult to find a hairdresser who can make this kind of hairstyle. I've tried many of them but all failed and I did not get what I exactly wanted😕😞So finally I gave up looking for professional. It's time to control my destiny by myself 😀 I am just wondering would this cut work on fine hair??🤔🤔🤨🤨Or anyone in the comment section done it before???🙂 Many thanx and please do not give up making fab tutorials like this💇💇💇
Shag haircut is the best I've ever had (back in the 70s...no one has known what I was talking about! I've been told everything from idk to oo that's a mullet!...clearly they had no idea! It was great too bcuz it gave me the appearance of great body and volume! My question is what if your hair has really thinned out?
Thanks for this. I sent a video of you doing the modern shag to my hairdresser 💇♀️ and what I got was nothing like a shag. I tried this and even found where she had cut some layers a lot shorter on one side than the other. This technique is genius. I have never attempted to cut my own hair and even used this dry. It turned out great. Not perfect but lt looks better than what I came home with a week ago.
This is AMAZING! I just did it! With crappy scissors! I have been trying to get this for years! I even show pictures of myself with my hair the way I want it from when I had the best stylist ever. But she moved away. Thank you so much!
I absolutely love this diy!!! Only issue for me is I would prefer a side part and with side bangs. Would it be possible to share a diy video for a shag with a side part and side bangs? Or maybe just respond with tips on how to go about that? Thank you so much for sharing this btw! This is probably my favourite diy haircut I’ve come across ❤
I just did it on my long curly hair, love it! Only thing is that my hair naturally parts more on my right than the middle so the left side is fuller is there any way to easily balance that out? Otherwise this is perfect for me. Best diy cut I've done on myself so far! Thank you!
I’ve been wondering the exact same thing! I haven’t done it yet, but I’m thinking that the rubber band on the right side probably needs to be a little longer than the left so the layers match the other side and don’t get too short on the top?
I have had so many bad hair cuts I do not trust anyone to cut my hair. The first time I was in my early 20's and I ask for a shag and he cut my hair short from the ear forward and long in the back! It was hideous. I had to get about 10 inches of hair cut off the back to even it up. From then on I was wary and for good reason. Not many really good hairdressers that I have found in CC, Tx.
You say salon does better, but no matter where I go, they always give me an old lady look and keep my hair too thick and heavy even though I say thin it out. So I am excited to try this!
Ohmygoodness! THANK you for the easiest and BEST tutorial!! I paid 120.00 for a razor shag two years ago in Portland, OR. She thinned out my hair so much. While it was cute, I didn’t like so many short layers on top. After two years of growing it out, my hair reached past my shoulders and was all one length. But…calling me back for another shag. I combed UA-cam for ideas, when I came across your video. By following your instruction, I was able to adjust the top layer to just the right spot. My hair turned out darling (it’s naturally curly). While I did take a wee chunk of finger using the chunky shears you recommended (perfect btw) I will now be more careful. Anyway, a shout out to YOU! I shared this with my sister, so she could do the same cut. Thanks so much, Jake. ❤️
Hey Jake, I definitely have to say that this is my favorite tutorial to help me cut my own hair. You already know that I've been doing My own hair for 30 some odd years But with this injury to my shoulder I can't cut it the way I normally do. Thanks again for a fantastic tutorial! 😘
My 12yo son and I were home quarantined with SARS-CoV2 for >2 weeks: unexpected side effect - GREAT HAIR. We just followed your video, step by step, with my head as the mannequin head, and THIS CUT WORKS!!! Perfect - no. Fantastic - YES. When is it time to try it at home: when my son is exploring who they are and what is possible. A simple video but so empowering for the brightest star in my sky. Thank you for inspiring the next generation of hairdressers and artists!
Just a photography POV.. it would be really helpful to have those lights behind you turned off and you standing in front of a more solid light colored backdrop especially if you’re wearing a black shirt and the hair is darker. With the lights, and your dark shirt it was a little hard to see the actual hair. BUT beautiful haircut! Definitely gonna try it on myself ❤️👩🏻🦰💗
Thanks for the awesome and simple tutorial. I have not found ANY stylist that can cut a shag the way we wore it back in the day and I have been chasing this cut for years. That is The only reason I try to do my own hair.. even though I have messed up up quite a bit, I can only blame myself. But looking at what my stylist did to my hair on Friday.... ugh... now I have to wait for it to grow out before cutting it again. I will try your way in a few weeks... if nothing else, it will be shorter
Ugh. I have an upcoming appointment at an expensive salon in another city, to get a modified shag on my Viking hair. Trying to stay positive but.... I'm just so sick of 40 years of hacking at it myself!
Omg Jake. You have done me good! I cut my hair following this and it looks exactly what I was after 🤩 I have short hair that ends a few inches under my chin but it still works! We're in lockdown in NZ and I was starting to get crazy with my hair but this is what I needed to keep me going
I JUST did this tutorial to my hair but cut it a bit longer about 2/3 inches longer and it turned out GORGEOUS! I was so nervous. I trust the process and couldn’t be happier! My husband was like, WOW. It was so fast too! Thank you so much! Favorite haircut ever.
Thanks for an easy to follow tutorial, the cut looks great. And for the laugh at 8:24 "this shape is so hot right now" :) - had to look at the date stamp after that one - I'm coming up on 65 soon & this was a popular look back in the 80's. Everything old is new again lol. I've been doing what they (now) call the wolf cut for close to 20 years taking it as short as 5" a few times, but it's not as layered as I'd like. Definitely going to give this one a try.
SierranBC,Do you have thick hair? I have thin, fine hair. please let us know how it turned out. My hairstylist made me mad because she asked THREE times if I wanted my hair washed, AFTER me telling her NO. She was impatient with me. And no matter what I tell her, gives me the same cut.
@@sharonlatour6230 Mine's not very thick either, except for just after it's been colored which boosts it up a bit. I ended up using this method (sorry Jake), liked how it looked a little more. ua-cam.com/video/eWsjeoqYy4M/v-deo.html Only cut 4" off the 1st time, testing the waters, it looked great. Decided to take more off but messed up & brought the hair forward to cut instead of out to the side as directed (sore shoulder), and it was a disaster lol, ended up taking more off than planned to fix it - Follow the instructions people! - Anyways, the 1st cutting made my hair look thicker with the layers. And seriously, sounds like you Really! need to find a new stylist. It's her job to give to the cut You want, not what she feels like doing! Or give it a shot to DIY, just take a bit off at a time till you find a length you're happy with :)
@@SIERRAnBC Thank you for answering me. I shall look at what you did, I've done things like the pony tail unicorn cut, trimmed my bangs( may go back to wearing them), cutting off the bottom, . I may get brave again!!
@@sharonlatour6230 Go for it, and then go show it to that stylist lol (took less than 10 mins, most of which was spent trying to get the parts straight & even)
I just found your videos and love how you explain everything. I was wondering if a shag is the same as long layers and the same as wolf cut or are they all different? Thank you so much for any help.
Love this, Jake! I am a stylist in Connecticut and I’ve just done this cut again on myself a few weeks ago, because I’ve always loved it with my hair type! I’ve been seeing so many videos saying this is the hot new look and that makes me happy! I have a couple of clients who have recently gotten this cut and it’s such a fun look and so many different ways to cut it, tweak it and to style it! Nice job!
I don’t have chunking scissors, and I’m inpatient. So I’m going to try back cutting for the texture and see how that works. I have curly hair and love how a shag looks on me!
Update! It did not go well. But not because I didn’t have the texturizing scissors. Because I forgot to account for the fact that my curly hair shouldn’t be cut as short. The hair cut also cut off all the part of my hair that has definition and left the frizzy parts. I had professionals give me shags and loved it. I’ve also followed Brad Mondos tutorial and that worked out. This one isn’t for me 😂
i just did this on myself with no experience whats so ever and using your tutourial really helped me and made it come out so amazing and honestly boosted my cofidence THANK YOUUU
I was scheduled for a haircut just like this but got Covid and had to cancel appointment. I was so devastated because I knew what I wanted and was excited for the change. Luckily, I came across this video during my quarantine, ordered the scissors, and took the plunge! I am so happy I did!! I have gotten nothing but compliments and when I tell them I did with a DIY UA-cam video they are even more impressed. Thank you so much for this video!!!
Thanks!
You are so welcome Shawna! Thank you for the Superchat! Much appreciation!
@@jakethompsonhair ♥ God bless you and thank you. Tried it, it does have a softer look which I like. Better than blunt force snips with the scissors. First time though so it will take some work.
@@jakethompsonhair Can you do a long mermaid shag haircut ?
This made my haircut so quick and easy and it looks fantastic!!! Thank you!!!❤
Can you pls direct me to the links? I looked but can’t find them (not terribly youtube savy🙄) but I LOVE this cut. Wld be interested to see the longer mermaid cut too!
My friend and I watched about 50 videos on how to cut a shag haircut before selecting your video to use as a guide. Her hair is extremely thin and I had never cut anyones's hair prior to this so I needed a video that would give me the greatest chance to succeed. I would watch a step then pause the video and i did that step to her hair until there was nothing left to do but remove the rubber bands and see how much damage control we were going to need. The bands were removed. I ran my fingers through her hair shaking it a bit and we both responded to the outcome by saying "oh my God it worked! I did it! Your hair looks better than I've seen it in years. What a great cut!" And what an awesome video he made for us to follow. We cant thank you enough for sharing your knowledge with us. She feels beautiful and I'm proud to say with your help "I did that". Thanks again for sharing. Teresa and Shanda Staunton. Va.
Teresa, is your friends hair straight or curly? I have thin hair and it's straight and a little past my shoulders. I want to do this, but scared to.
I tried it because of your post!! Haha.
I was tired of just not finding exactly what I wanted.
It came out awesome!!
Well done girls, if I had long hair I’d give this ago. Glad it turned out so well. 😉
I hope you're serious. I'm doing it NOW 🙂
Ruther Glen, Va
I've never watched any of these videos before. I really like this one. I've always put all my hair up at once and did it that way. Now I want to try it in these sections. My hair is also a bit thin. 80% of it actually fell out a few years ago, I guess stress. Now that it has grown back after that nightmare, it seems healthier. I am 49, thought that it would be thinning more by now but hasn't, yet.
Thank you for this clip.
Responding to the “Why would anyone want to cut there own hair?” Question- sometimes it’s about money and sometimes it’s bc the stylist never does what the client asks. I’ve always liked edgy cuts, apparently many stylists don’t. Lol. I’ve either had a friend do it or myself.
I absolutely agree with you! I have been trying to find hairstylists in my area that don’t charge an arm and a leg to do shaggy cuts. I even show pictures. I get boring layers! I find that most hairstylists nowadays choose to do color rather than cut for many reasons and some do amazing color. But it’s very hard to find good cutters, especially ones that are not stuck in their own routine and are willing to expand their knowledge and, learn and do new things! Hence DIY’s!
Facts, and sometimes they straight up destroy your hair. I started cutting my own hair years ago because of bad stylist experiences, but decided to give them another chance last winter when I wanted a color change & cut that I wasn't brave enough to do on my own. I booked with the highest rated salon in my city, thinking they HAVE to be good, right? Yeah, I walked out of there in tears with a patchy, fried, Kate Gosselin cut and spent the next 6 months in wigs. 8 months later now and it's barely any longer since I'm still cutting off so many fried ends. It'll be at least another year before it grows out enough to look normal again. Obviously there are excellent stylists out there like the one in this video, but I'm never setting foot in a salon ever again.
Tell me about it. They always tell me they can do it but they always seem to do what they want. Ok so I’m no spring chicken but I know a pixie cut looks terrible on my squarish face. I know that layers look better. And it’s getting super pricey.
I've always not only described it but brought many photos and nobody could ever do what I wanted.. Plus I don't like sitting in a chair for hours talking about myself to a stranger.
Also I'm not sure I'm even allowed in salons anymore effective 2020..
I’m so glad I found this video! I did this cut on myself last week and absolutely love the results! Way better than the wolf cut going around tik tok where they direct the entire head of hair to the top. Love my results and recommend to anyone who is thinking of trying!
Same! Well, I haven't cut mine yet but super excited about the look! ❤❤❤
That is cool. The wax spray really makes it great! 👍
This is a nice cut. One of my favorites from my youth in the early 70's.
I agree this guy has very good tutorials. I've been looking a while and cut my hair today because I got confidence from watching this video. it came out great.. but looks more like the wolf cut vid he made. (I didnt see till later! still good tho.) he deserves more views.
Wolf cuts have waaaaay too much volume on the crown for my taste.
Just did this haircut on myself this morning. I only had one pair of hair scissors so I used those. It looks so nice! I cut about 18 inches off so this feels great! Thank you for the great tutorial! I don't think most of the people who see me will know I cut it myself, which is just what I was going for.
That is awesome Elizabeth! Glad I could be of some assistance
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Thank you so much for this DIY video! I'm 64, divorced and have been through cancer therapies and covid in the last 4 years, so I can't afford to go to a stylist. I've already cut my hair just
like you instructed in this video. It came out great! My white hair now has some curl in it so it looks even more fantastic! I haven't felt this good about the way I look in a while, so thank you from the bottom of my heart! 🥰
@RobinLewis ... Bless your heart. 🙏🌹 I hope and pray all goes well and you are cancer free!
That's SO great! Hope you are still loving your cut and feeling great too!
I am going to save this!!! I am 68. You made me look 48, with hair like I had when I was 18! The last hairdresser I saw, I asked him to watch a video on how to cut a shag (not this one). About :15 he says, oh yeah I know that. Then he proceeded to give me a PAGEBOY. That’s the only haircut these people know! But I did this myself a few months ago and my freaking hair looks incredible! THANK YOU …if it works a 2nd time and isn’t a fluke…I’m donating.
Same except they gave me a Joe Dirt mullet
It's an excellent video. The best I've seen.
Yay!!!!! The Shag has FINALLY COME BACK !! 1970S Here we come!! We love and miss you Farrah Fawcett!
Farrah faucet didn't have the shag. She had feathered hair with the round flips in front.
I just found this video yesterday among many many others out there. This one seemed very simple and realistically possible to DIY. (I've watched others that obviously need someone to help you.) Anyway, I did it and it was fast and looks fantastic! I'm 65 and let my hair grow long and was tired of just tying it back or putting it on top of my head. I thought it would be fun to see how long it would grow. Wrong! I needed a change and this cut was IT! I feel 10 years younger and it is so easy to take care of. Thank you!!!!!
I'm a 63-year-old grandma with long dark thick hair and bangs I usually just throw it up on a bun or a high pony some little pieces out. I'd like to kind of do this layered a bit shorter look and was wondering if after this style cut can you still put it in a pony or a bun or is it just layered or short.
I have been searching for layered, chunky, textured, shaggy-cut techniques for months and months. Finally!!!! I followed this tute last night and smashed it!!! I have spent thousands of dollars on haircuts to only walk out of salons having a "meh it'll do" feeling after, for years. I wish I found this tute before my wedding!!. The only change for me was curtain layers as opposed to a shorter fringe as I am not a fringe fan.
Thank you!!
I was literally crying when I came across your video. Thank you SO MUCH! I take care of my father who is 96 years old - it's a 24/7 effort and I really don't have the time to spend as I would like in a salon. I really appreciate your tutorial & so excited to try it when my father is napping😂
Hi! @tigrepaws, I am taking care of my 88yr old mom while my dad has multiple knee surgeries. I did this cut this morning, know I am trying to figure out my shower plan for the day 😂. My mom is healthy but has memory loss. Not too bad! I hope your doing well on your end! Don't forget we can do this haircut in the method that we used in the 70's! Gather one ponytail at the top center of your head or literally on your forehead for an awesome layered haircut! Shout out !
I have curly hair and finding someone in my area to cut it the way I like is a challenge. It generally ends up looking like a triangle or too heavy on the bottom.
Thanks for this. I tried it this morning and it turned out great!
#JuliaMinds ... Thank you so much for sharing! I was wondering if this would work just as well with natural curly hair. I appreciate your comment. Is there anything I should know that may help as I begin to perform this cut on myself? 🙏💜
Thank you Jake, you show great generosity in giving this in depth, easy to accomplish
,hair cutting tutorial. You are a star ⭐️ ❤️
I truly appreciate it Susan! You are so very welcome!
@@jakethompsonhair Hiya, I'm DEFINITELY determined to give this a go ! ,
I love the shag look and I DEFINITELY need volume, this is 5he cut I've been searching for for years....but NEVER got.
I'm absolutely terrified but I'll watch your tutorials (repeatedly) and go for the chop, please wish me luck 🙏 🤞
This is an unbelievably great haircut! I am not a big salon person to the extent that I usually feel uncomfortable there, and I just love to diy anything I can, so this was fabulous to see. My hair is pretty fine and thinning some so mine came out kind of Runaways/Joan Jett and I’m overjoyed! It’s the haircut I’ve been wishing for for years but thought it was too complicated… thanks to you it wasn’t. Very much appreciated!
I once showed a stylist a reference photo so I could be assured we were on the same page. They nodded. I asked if they wanted me to leave the photo out on the tray. No, they were confidant they knew what I wanted. Cut ended up looking nothing like the reference photo. This scenario has replayed so many times in my life, I no longer go to salons for cuts. Now I can mess up my own cut for $0!😂 JK. I’m sure it will look great.
Like many others in these comments, I’ve come to this video after watching about a dozen prior. I was a little skeptical, but I am now finished on myself, and I am honestly obsessed with it! It really helps your waves/curls come to life. Thank you so much for this quick, easy, informative video!! I appreciate this so much ❤❤❤❤
I did this on myself just today and it came out insanely, amazingly perfect! I got the same chunky and straight scissors you linked that made my job so much easier. I went a little further and pulled the sides over towards my face and gave myself more texture and more layers around the face (like your other layering videos showed)! This was the first time ever cutting my own hair and man I nailed it with your tutorial! Thank you!
I'm 55yrs now and only been to the hairdresser 3 times as it was a terrible cut...I know how I want it. I'm going to this scrag cut as it's beautiful. From Wales In Britain.👋
Me too. In Wales- so going to try this 😊
I searched "Joan Jett hair" and this video popped up. Anything that brings more 1982-era shag haircuts into the world, I'm in full support of 👍👍😉
@jake Thompson Can you demonstrate a DIY shag hair cut with a side part? So many shags are in the centre. I like my part off centre so I don't draw as much attention to my nose! Please help us side part girls! Thanks! PS I have wavy hair so I'm guessing I just leave my length a little longer? That is the tricky part as if I cut too short it will shrink up!
You don’t show how to determine the length when you cut the sides ponytails?
I think it depends on where you want your shortest layer to begin, and you should also consider if you have waves or curls, because when dry it will make the layer even shorter.
One thing I’ve learned over the years is every single time I go to the salon to get my hair cut I get insulted and leave upset. I have THICK hair and went the last time to get a shag. Layers lots and lots of layers which I’ve worn for several years but my hair had grown way out. The girl said “no that will look horrible!” Then had 3 people standing around my hair chop chop chop. I left with the worst hair cut. I cried.
If I’m going for a perm or color , sure. I’ll go and leave happy.
One time I went to a random hairdresser.outside of my town. She cut my massive hair without wetting it. And took 5 minutes. I left with the best haircut ever! I asked why she didn’t wet it and she said it was easier to find the natural direction my hair liked to go. Something like that. That woman knew what she was doing. I’ll never find her again 😭 all I know is she worked in Kentucky
Try to find her again! Maybe youll be lucky :)
Jake. I did it. I did your DIY shag makeover and used the feather razor you suggested and the Oribe spray wax which I love. I'm ordering the chunking scissors for when I go back to trim at some point. Your instructions were super easy to follow and the cut came out killer! I've been to a stylist twice trying to get this cut and you gave me the courage to go for it myself. I wanted to thank you for sharing.
Thank you from an anxiety sufferer,,I think I could actually do this. Going to a salon is very difficult.
Some of us have mental health issues and find it hard to go to a salon
I did the cut this morning and can‘t stop staring at reflecting surfaces 🤩
I am in L O V E with my hair!!!
Thank you so much.
You can't imagine how many times I have gone to different salons trying to explain this...and they NEVER got it! Thanks a million!!! I will definitely do it myself!!!
Do you have curly hair? If so did you just cut a straight line or soften it up?
I've had same problem I will be try in the morning. Never a good idea to do late at night.
You and ME both 🙄
@@bkubiak7316haha..smart! I did my last cut at 2am.
always the tiktok e girl cut bro
I have long, thick quantity but fine texture hair, and have done other videos to do some long layers with ponytail method. Was super nervous to try this but I was AMAZED by how great it turned out, and feel like I got rid of a couple pounds of weight! It lays beautifully, and it let some of my natural body do its thing, would highly recommend. Took me about 20 minutes total, and spent the most time doing the sections to get them right. Good luck, home DIYers!
This is my favorite step-by-step hair-cutting video, and I've watched many of them! I've been cutting my own hair for the past year now! Thank you, Jake!
Glad it was helpful My Joyous Heart!
How did you decide on the second cuts- how long to make them? Are they supposed to align to a guide, like the fringe length? It looked like the back part was cut using the second part(s) as a length guide, but you kind of went too fast for me to see for sure. I'm just looking for some guidance on the cutting lengths, once the fringe length has been established. Can you help? Thank you!
fringe length, pull the sides up up match the length of the fringe. leave it in the rubber bands, then the back, do the same, using the length from the sides, leave in the rubber bands, as you do this.
@@sharonlatour6230 thank you for this clarification!
@@aimster2084 You're welcome! xo
I did this cut on myself today, and I love it! I have 2A-2B wavy hair. The last time I asked for layers, the hairdresser did a slither cut all over it, and I hated it. This cut appealed to me because it doesn’t slice through the curls. I’m really looking forward to playing with different styles.
I have that texture too and I'm thinking about cutting it like this but I have really thick, coarse, frizzy hair, do you happen to have that type of hair too? I'm worried it would be too voluminous and crazy
@@nabel6499 No, my hair is average thickness and fine.
Used this technique today to give myself a shag haircut minus the fringe bangs. Instead I did side bangs, because I have a side part. It turned out great! Thanks! ❤️
i would love to see how yours turned out! I'm thinking of doing this with side swept bangs as well!
I found an entire set with shears, textirizing shears, a comb, and a guarded razor and 2 hair clips for less than $13 on amazon.
I just did this cut on myself....and WOW!!!! Love it, thanks a million for sharing!!!!
Very cool cut, but it would have been nice to see the back too. Thank you!
Took me 20 minutes to do this haircut tonight and I love it! Thank you. This was the best tutorial out of the bunch that I researched ❤❤❤
I absolutely love this video!!!❤ I bin doing this for years...but trying to find a Hairdresser that knows how to do it....uggghhh!!! I have left salons not happy.....your amazing!!! Absofukinloutly....thank you :)
I am going to save this video! I am 68 and you made me look 48 only with hair like I had when I was 18! The last hairdresser I saw, I even asked him to watch a video on how to cut a shag (a different video). At about :15 he says, “oh yeah, I can do that”. Then he proceeded to give me a PAGEBOY. That's the only haircut these people know!
But I did this cut to myself a few months ago and my freaking hair STILL looks incredible!
IF it works a 2nd time then it won’t be a fluke and I’m donating 💰!
I’ll keep you posted! THANK YOU
This looks beautiful and is exactly what I want...would have been nice to see the back view as well during this tutorial. Thank you so much! xxx
I have naturally curly hair and have tried hair salons over the years to get the shaggy style I like for my hair. The cut never turns out like I like it so I just do it myself. If it turns out wrong and I get mad then I only have myself to blame and didn't have to pay for it. Haha. I've recently let my hair grow a lot longer and the layers are weighed down. I watched a lot of tutorials that although the end result was gorgeous they are professionals and know about angles, methods, etc. These instructions are simple and easy to follow and I feel confident that I can follow them to recut the layers in my hair without losing too much of the length. Thanks for sharing! :)
I've been wanting this look for YEARS and no stylist has been able to look at the many pictures I show them and replicate it.
So after much UA-cam surfing I landed on this video and turned to my husband and said, "I want you to cut my hair." Now I have a LOT of hair so manoeuvring it wet into the required ponytails took a lot of work. And he made sure that the parts were extremely precise. Before each big snip he'd ask me, "Are you SURE?" Of course I said yes because I trust him and I trusted what I was seeing on this video.
It turned out AMAZING, so much so that I posted a before and after on my Facebook profile. My friends were amazed and jokingly asked if he's taking clients! (He's an electrician! 🤣)
Of course I will still go to a salon for color, but I will save us the almost $150 it's been costing me to manage my mane and let my sweety play with my haircuts from now on. THANK YOU for this video!! 🙏
I appreciate professionals like you who realize that sometimes going to a stylist is an issue and does something to help. I rarely leave home but It doesn't mean that I don't want pretty hair. I will be trying this. Thank you! ❤️ 🙏
Jake thank you from the bottom of my heart for sharing your knowledge and wisdom of 25+ years of work experience. With those of us who as you said don' have the means to afford a haircut like this or don't want to include it in the budget. Your video it's truly fantastic. Your demonstration is so easy to follow. Your recommendation for cheaper tools to use and still look presentable it was music to my ears. I'll most definitely do this DIY before the holidays and have a very nice current look.
I used my Nursing school trauma shears during a mental breakdown and got a great outcome hahaha
THANK YOU! I can't afford a salon visit right now and desperately wanted this cut. I watched several tutorials but was still too scared to try it on myself. This video gave me the courage to give it a go. It was super easy and I LOVE my hair. Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!
Saw the video, couldn't wait to try it, so I did!!! It really worked and it also corrected some huge errors that I have done in the past with the scissors. Thank you so much Jake, for taking the time to make the video and for sharing your knowledge and brilliant teaching with us! *****
Thank you SO MUCH for this tutorial! I just cut my hair and it looks awesome. It’s really very kind of you to share your knowledge, like you said, we can’t all afford to get pampered and go to professionals, but everybody likes to look and feel beautiful.
I cut these when popular in beauty school 1971. Had my salon 51 yrs. Still cut till I closed I just brushed hair all forward bangs & all. Put band in front of bangs. Cut past rubber band 3 inches Done. Long bangs most didn’t like. I showed this to my b school teacher she was amazed how I came up with that idea. I still do my own hair in several bands. No one has touched my hair since b school 👍🤷♀️ well done
So I NEVER!! EVER !! comment on anyone's video. Specially on diy. But I tried this method and I'm absolutely on love with my hair!!!! Thank you sooooo much for your precise easy steps. I am forever grateful to you. No one has ever been able to do my hair just like I want it. And for you to be able to explain it and just make it so easy to do. I'm totally amazed. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you!!!!!!!!!
I'm old school, have the terms like slithering, and choppy, &rooster cuts, stopped being used? Fifty years ago, I was being styled at a Redkin Laboratory. Rod Stewart is the closest look that I can use, to explain the look! I DID learn to use the palms to help make my rooster top happening. I am now 70, and the meds I have to take to keep alive, My hair has gotten MUCH thinner, and I'm looking into a wig to give me back some of my bruised ego back!
I have always cut my own hair in layers. One day I went to a really good stylist. She said "who cut your hair, this is the most perfect haircut I have ever seen".
I went to a hair dressers today just for a tidy up. Came home and then cut my own hair as I was not happy with it. What's wrong with a lot of hair dressers. I think they just learn basic cuts in hair dressing school then that's it. They have no interest in learning new techniques so can't do these types of hair cuts. No wonder why people want to cut their own hair. I have not been to a good hair dresser in over 25 years. I used to have long thick wavy hair and a cut like this or similar would have been great but the dam hair dressers didn't now anything other than basic cuts. No creativity.
Love this haircut! I did hairdressing in the past and started cutting my own hair and it's funny, before the pandemic everyone thought I was crazy! Now it's almost become a trend 😂😂
I am in my 50s my hairstylist retired. I can't find a stylist who can cut a shag! Go to high end shops. I use to be a hairdresser. I try to explain my best. Thanks Jennifer 😊
Can't wait to try this. My daughter insisted on spending $200 plus a tip, that's TWO HUNDRED dollars, to get a "custom textured shag" which in her words, made her look like a round headed soccer mom (she's in her mid twenties). She's trying to tell me I need to cough it up to get a "good haircut" but I am thinking, no way am I spending that kind of money on a dice toss. Even if I had it to spend. Thanks so much for sharing this!
Fantastic --- I grew up in the first age of the shag (haha - late 60's) Anyway -Poor, very poor - my mother got her hair cut , came home set up a mirror and cut mine - I've been cutting my hair, well, my entire life and no one showed me that trick with the bangs .
Thank you for this! I did it to my hair yesterday and wow! Best cut for my hair type! 👩🏻🦰✌️Also…spray wax??! Never knew. Looks like magic!!
But C DIY nobody has scissors or teeth cut into it. And I’m so glad I didn’t just about to give myself a mullet
Unbelievable. Your technique it's been appreciated. Thank you so much. I will try on my hair.
How was it
Ah shit... I now have a terrible haircut. But at least all my dead ends are gone
This cut is exactly what I want! Thank you so much for making this video!! You are very generous to share your knowledge. Thank you again!
omgosh! It was with great fear and trepidation that I took scissors in hand....again. The last guy I followed my hair turned out like crap! Now I don't want to put the blame on the stylist. I prolly did something wrong. BUT I followed your instructions and I have a shag!! Thank you Jake!
Also LOVE a hair dresser not intimidated by customers wanting to do their own hair! ❤❤❤
And it’s not a real head of hair , but this is better and sooooo much more straight forward , just proof that so much of hair styling instruction is a long winded form of Bull%#*^ yup just section tie up and cut , and you’ll get a shaggy mullet .
Watched dyi’s all afternoon 🥴. Wish I would have taken a before and after picture. I followed along with yours and love how it came out !!💕💕💕💕
I just had a so called professional do my hair cut into a shag cut and it looks nothing like this or the picture I showed them and it wasn’t cheap… wish I could cut my own hair :)
WOW. Thank you!!! Everyone is right!!! I've been cutting my own hair for 30 years because I got butchered! I LOVE this cut. I will try it. The last girl cut 4" off the back in a straight blunt cut. Aaaaaah. I look like a little schoolgirl. I'm going to fix that.
I think most hairstylists secretly hate their clients, at least that's how it feels... :(
Bingo! Omg, I Love it! ✂️ I cut my hair last night from one of your shag videos, but it wasn't a DYI, this morning I re-cut it with this video, it's way shorter but sassy and adorable! Thank you so much Jake, ❤ I just couldn't afford a salon, not in this economy. 😱
Hi Jake!
This cut is absolutely amazing 😍I would love to do it on my own head cos (as u mentioned earlier in the video) it's soooo difficult to find a hairdresser who can make this kind of hairstyle. I've tried many of them but all failed and I did not get what I exactly wanted😕😞So finally I gave up looking for professional. It's time to control my destiny by myself 😀
I am just wondering would this cut work on fine hair??🤔🤔🤨🤨Or anyone in the comment section done it before???🙂
Many thanx and please do not give up making fab tutorials like this💇💇💇
I cut my hair using this tutorial except I cut my bangs up to my nose it looks great :) you should try it carefully I took hours
Where is your salon located?
Shag haircut is the best I've ever had (back in the 70s...no one has known what I was talking about! I've been told everything from idk to oo that's a mullet!...clearly they had no idea! It was great too bcuz it gave me the appearance of great body and volume! My question is what if your hair has really thinned out?
Thanks for this. I sent a video of you doing the modern shag to my hairdresser 💇♀️ and what I got was nothing like a shag. I tried this and even found where she had cut some layers a lot shorter on one side than the other. This technique is genius. I have never attempted to cut my own hair and even used this dry. It turned out great. Not perfect but lt looks better than what I came home with a week ago.
This is AMAZING! I just did it! With crappy scissors! I have been trying to get this for years! I even show pictures of myself with my hair the way I want it from when I had the best stylist ever. But she moved away.
Thank you so much!
Jake 💕 love the content that your sharing.Really dig your sense of humor and your style 🥰
I appreciate that T.N. Nicholas! Thanks for the love!
I absolutely love this diy!!! Only issue for me is I would prefer a side part and with side bangs. Would it be possible to share a diy video for a shag with a side part and side bangs? Or maybe just respond with tips on how to go about that? Thank you so much for sharing this btw! This is probably my favourite diy haircut I’ve come across ❤
I just did it on my long curly hair, love it! Only thing is that my hair naturally parts more on my right than the middle so the left side is fuller is there any way to easily balance that out? Otherwise this is perfect for me. Best diy cut I've done on myself so far! Thank you!
I’ve been wondering the exact same thing! I haven’t done it yet, but I’m thinking that the rubber band on the right side probably needs to be a little longer than the left so the layers match the other side and don’t get too short on the top?
@@tracybunn855 I didn't think of that, when I do it again I'm going to give it a try, thanks!
OMG I love it! Thank you so much! I’m saving this video
This is better than most haircuts I get done by professionals
Highly agree.
I love this video!!!! Thank you for this! Can you use a razor instead of scissors?
I just did this for my wife. Came out awesome!
Great to hear David! Glad I could help.
@@jakethompsonhair Many thanks from both her and me
oh yeah, i could and will do this.I have Rapunzel hair right now,
Thank you so much for this tutorial! My haircut turned out perfect, it looks exactly the way I wanted it to 💜
I have had so many bad hair cuts I do not trust anyone to cut my hair. The first time I was in my early 20's and I ask for a shag and he cut my hair short from the ear forward and long in the back! It was hideous. I had to get about 10 inches of hair cut off the back to even it up. From then on I was wary and for good reason. Not many really good hairdressers that I have found in CC, Tx.
You say salon does better, but no matter where I go, they always give me an old lady look and keep my hair too thick and heavy even though I say thin it out. So I am excited to try this!
Yes, where are these mythical salons I'd like to know!
Really really thank you! :-) Greetings from Germany.
Ohmygoodness! THANK you for the easiest and BEST tutorial!! I paid 120.00 for a razor shag two years ago in Portland, OR. She thinned out my hair so much. While it was cute, I didn’t like so many short layers on top. After two years of growing it out, my hair reached past my shoulders and was all one length. But…calling me back for another shag. I combed UA-cam for ideas, when I came across your video. By following your instruction, I was able to adjust the top layer to just the right spot. My hair turned out darling (it’s naturally curly). While I did take a wee chunk of finger using the chunky shears you recommended (perfect btw) I will now be more careful. Anyway, a shout out to YOU! I shared this with my sister, so she could do the same cut. Thanks so much, Jake. ❤️
Hey Jake, I definitely have to say that this is my favorite tutorial to help me cut my own hair. You already know that I've been doing My own hair for 30 some odd years But with this injury to my shoulder I can't cut it the way I normally do. Thanks again for a fantastic tutorial! 😘
My 12yo son and I were home quarantined with SARS-CoV2 for >2 weeks: unexpected side effect - GREAT HAIR. We just followed your video, step by step, with my head as the mannequin head, and THIS CUT WORKS!!! Perfect - no. Fantastic - YES. When is it time to try it at home: when my son is exploring who they are and what is possible. A simple video but so empowering for the brightest star in my sky. Thank you for inspiring the next generation of hairdressers and artists!
Did this hair cut on my curly hair and it turned out great. I love it!
Just a photography POV.. it would be really helpful to have those lights behind you turned off and you standing in front of a more solid light colored backdrop especially if you’re wearing a black shirt and the hair is darker. With the lights, and your dark shirt it was a little hard to see the actual hair. BUT beautiful haircut! Definitely gonna try it on myself ❤️👩🏻🦰💗
Thanks for the awesome and simple tutorial. I have not found ANY stylist that can cut a shag the way we wore it back in the day and I have been chasing this cut for years. That is The only reason I try to do my own hair.. even though I have messed up up quite a bit, I can only blame myself. But looking at what my stylist did to my hair on Friday.... ugh... now I have to wait for it to grow out before cutting it again. I will try your way in a few weeks... if nothing else, it will be shorter
Ugh. I have an upcoming appointment at an expensive salon in another city, to get a modified shag on my Viking hair. Trying to stay positive but.... I'm just so sick of 40 years of hacking at it myself!
Thanks for this video; I followed all your instructions and LOVE my new cut! Makes me feel spunky.
You are so welcome Jamie!
Omg Jake. You have done me good! I cut my hair following this and it looks exactly what I was after 🤩 I have short hair that ends a few inches under my chin but it still works! We're in lockdown in NZ and I was starting to get crazy with my hair but this is what I needed to keep me going
Opps forgot to basically say -- Thank you so much for this tutorial!
I JUST did this tutorial to my hair but cut it a bit longer about 2/3 inches longer and it turned out GORGEOUS! I was so nervous. I trust the process and couldn’t be happier! My husband was like, WOW. It was so fast too! Thank you so much! Favorite haircut ever.
Thanks for an easy to follow tutorial, the cut looks great. And for the laugh at 8:24 "this shape is so hot right now" :) - had to look at the date stamp after that one - I'm coming up on 65 soon & this was a popular look back in the 80's. Everything old is new again lol.
I've been doing what they (now) call the wolf cut for close to 20 years taking it as short as 5" a few times, but it's not as layered as I'd like. Definitely going to give this one a try.
SierranBC,Do you have thick hair? I have thin, fine hair. please let us know how it turned out. My hairstylist made me mad because she asked THREE times if I wanted my hair washed, AFTER me telling her NO. She was impatient with me. And no matter what I tell her, gives me the same cut.
@@sharonlatour6230 Mine's not very thick either, except for just after it's been colored which boosts it up a bit. I ended up using this method (sorry Jake), liked how it looked a little more. ua-cam.com/video/eWsjeoqYy4M/v-deo.html Only cut 4" off the 1st time, testing the waters, it looked great. Decided to take more off but messed up & brought the hair forward to cut instead of out to the side as directed (sore shoulder), and it was a disaster lol, ended up taking more off than planned to fix it - Follow the instructions people! - Anyways, the 1st cutting made my hair look thicker with the layers. And seriously, sounds like you Really! need to find a new stylist. It's her job to give to the cut You want, not what she feels like doing! Or give it a shot to DIY, just take a bit off at a time till you find a length you're happy with :)
@@SIERRAnBC Thank you for answering me. I shall look at what you did, I've done things like the pony tail unicorn cut, trimmed my bangs( may go back to wearing them), cutting off the bottom, . I may get brave again!!
@@SIERRAnBC I saw that video too. I like it as well. You could very well cut off the bottom to shorten it, and it would look great.
@@sharonlatour6230 Go for it, and then go show it to that stylist lol (took less than 10 mins, most of which was spent trying to get the parts straight & even)
I just found your videos and love how you explain everything. I was wondering if a shag is the same as long layers and the same as wolf cut or are they all different? Thank you so much for any help.
Love this, Jake! I am a stylist in Connecticut and I’ve just done this cut again on myself a few weeks ago, because I’ve always loved it with my hair type! I’ve been seeing so many videos saying this is the hot new look and that makes me happy! I have a couple of clients who have recently gotten this cut and it’s such a fun look and so many different ways to cut it, tweak it and to style it! Nice job!
I don’t have chunking scissors, and I’m inpatient. So I’m going to try back cutting for the texture and see how that works. I have curly hair and love how a shag looks on me!
Update! It did not go well. But not because I didn’t have the texturizing scissors. Because I forgot to account for the fact that my curly hair shouldn’t be cut as short. The hair cut also cut off all the part of my hair that has definition and left the frizzy parts. I had professionals give me shags and loved it. I’ve also followed Brad Mondos tutorial and that worked out.
This one isn’t for me 😂
I love this cut so much! I also watched several videos before settling on this one. Thank you, Jake Thompson! ❤❤❤❤
i just did this on myself with no experience whats so ever and using your tutourial really helped me and made it come out so amazing and honestly boosted my cofidence THANK YOUUU
Love this cut🥰👍🏻
Texas Lady
I was scheduled for a haircut just like this but got Covid and had to cancel appointment. I was so devastated because I knew what I wanted and was excited for the change. Luckily, I came across this video during my quarantine, ordered the scissors, and took the plunge! I am so happy I did!! I have gotten nothing but compliments and when I tell them I did with a DIY UA-cam video they are even more impressed. Thank you so much for this video!!!