Okay, so I’ve been wanting a bit of a change lately, hair-wise. You know how it is. I kept seeing pictures of Freja Beha Erichsen, and her hair always looks so effortlessly cool. That sort of undone, shaggy vibe really appealed to me. So, I thought, why not give that hairstyle a go?
Figuring Out the Look
First thing I did was really study pictures. Lots of them. What I noticed was it’s not just one single style, but it generally has these key things:
- Lots of layers, giving it that shaggy, textured look.
- Often has bangs, sometimes curtain bangs, sometimes a bit fuller, but always soft.
- It looks lived-in, not super polished. Kind of rock ‘n’ roll but still soft.
- The length varies, but often it’s around shoulder-length or a bit longer.
My own hair is kinda wavy, maybe a bit fine, but I have a decent amount of it. I figured the layers might actually help bring out the texture I already have, which was a plus.
Getting it Done
I decided going to a salon was the best bet. Trying this myself? No way, that would be a disaster waiting to happen. I collected a few specific photos on my phone – ones that really showed the layers and the fringe I was after. Finding the right stylist felt important, someone who gets that ‘effortless’ thing and doesn’t just give you a standard layered cut.
At the salon, I showed the pictures and tried my best to explain the vibe. I used words like “textured,” “piecey,” “soft bangs,” and “not too perfect.” The stylist seemed to get it. We talked about how short to go with the layers and the fringe. The cutting process itself took a while, lots of snipping away to get that texture right. I could see the shape changing as she worked. She cut it mostly dry, too, which I think helped see how the texture would actually sit.
Living With It: The Styling Part
Okay, the cut looked great leaving the salon, but the real test is styling it yourself, right? Freja’s hair looks like she just rolled out of bed and it’s perfect. That’s the dream. My reality was a bit different at first.
I tried just letting it air dry. That worked okay, but it needed a little something extra to stop it from just looking flat or messy in the wrong way. What I found worked best for me was:
- Washing it less often. Second-day hair definitely has more of that lived-in texture.
- Using a bit of salt spray or texture spray when it’s damp. Just a little, scrunched in, helps encourage the waves and gives it some grit.
- Minimal heat. If I do use a dryer, it’s mostly just rough drying with my fingers, maybe using a diffuser attachment sometimes.
- For the bangs, I usually have to shape them a little, either with my fingers as they dry or a quick pass with a flat iron if they’re doing something weird.
It definitely took some experimenting. Some days it looked exactly how I wanted, other days it had a mind of its own. But that’s kind of the point of the style, isn’t it? It’s not meant to be super controlled.
So, How Is It?
Honestly? I really like it. It feels much lighter and has way more movement than my old style. It did take a few weeks to really get the hang of styling it quickly in the mornings, finding the right amount of product (too much just weighs it down). It’s not completely effortless – it needs that little bit of product and finger-styling – but it’s pretty low maintenance overall.
It feels more like ‘me’. It’s relaxed, a bit undone, and doesn’t require hours of work. Getting those layers cut in properly was key. If you’re thinking about it, my advice is to find good reference pictures and a stylist who understands texture. It was a fun process trying this out, and I’m happy I went for it.