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Some know what works well for them, hair-wise, and stick sensibly to it.

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Then there are those who eschew trims and other subtleties so as to lookpost-haircutconspicuously different.

Im generally in the latter camp, cycling between long hair and a bob.

AtLouis Vuittons spring show, short locks around the crown sat atop shoulder-grazing curls.

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Models forBottega Veneta, meanwhile, wore shag wigs made of strands of leather.

These shags, of course, owe a debt to those that came before.

It was the1971 thrillerKlute,starring Jane Fondawith ample fringe and face-framing piecesthat popularized the look.

Jane Fonda shag haircut

Jane Fonda (and her famous shag) inKlute1971

(My personal favorite will always be the troubled loner played by Ally Sheedy inThe Breakfast Club.)

Weinberg assuaged my concerns.

Also comforting: In addition to being versatile, the shag turns out to be low-maintenance.

Farrah Fawcett shag haircut

Even Farrah Fawcett’s feathers can be considered a variation on the shag.

I like to add a quick spritz ofDiors Oud Rosewood hair perfumefor an extra dose of vintage vibes.

Imagine my delight when one after-class lingerer complimented my look.

I said, self-consciously touching my bangs.

Im still getting used to it.

It was veryme,she saidedgy-cool.

Or maybe Id opened up a realm of authentic possibilities, and not all of them aesthetic.