7 Sexy Shag Hairstyles Over 40

Jane Fonda in "Klute" showed the world the first of the shag back in 1971, and almost 40 years later it's still a great way for women of all ages -- especially over 40 -- to wear hair layered but neat. Find the perfect shag style for mature women here.

January 3, 2011
jane fonda's original shag
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The Original Shag, Circa 1971

Paul McGregor created the shag in 1971 for Jane Fonda's character Bree in "Klute." The style was referred to as the "Klute shag" and became an iconic hair style that Jane Fonda still wears in a modern variation today.

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