The Octopus Haircut Is an Updated Shag—Here's How to Get It
By A Mystery Man Writer
Description
The Octopus haircut—a combination of a shag, mullet, and the Rachel haircut—is a great medium-length hairstyle. Experts share tips on how to style it.
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