Selena Gomez has made another head-turning switch this summer, this time unveiling a sleek set of full frontal bangs that are giving Taylor Swift energy. The Rare Beauty founder shared a fresh selfie featuring long, straight fringe and face-framing pieces, leaving fans wondering if these bangs are here to stay.
In the photo, Selena is casually posing on a white bench, dressed in a tie-dye Rare hoodie and distressed light-wash jeans. Her hair is pulled up into a high, messy bun, styled with long bangs, a subtle nod to her early-2000s Y2K beauty era, and her best friend’s iconic look.
© Selena Gomez/InstagramThe transformation feels like a departure from the tousled French-girl fringe she wore recently, trading in texture for a polished and simple look. While the singer hasn’t confirmed whether the fringe is permanent or faux, she’s previously opened up about her hesitation with cutting bangs.
© Orlando Pita/Instagram“I would, but I’d regret it, then get it redone so I simply wont #bangs,” she once wrote alongside a selfie showing off a similar bang style and soft curls. The indecision hasn’t stopped her from switching things up frequently over the past few months, as this latest bang debut comes after a wave of reinventions, including a 70s-inspired shag and a ‘90s layered haircut.
A summer of hair transformations:
Back in June, she kicked off the summer with a messy, voluminous wolf cut styled by celebrity stylist Orlando Pita. Complete with thick, brow-grazing bangs and tousled curls, the look paid homage to classic icons like Jane Fonda and Joan Jett.
© hungvanngo/InstagramPosing in a white bathrobe with a fresh-faced glow, she showcased the hairstyle. The shaggy, rocker-inspired cut showed off Selena's affinity for change, with layers creating texture and movement that echoed the vintage bedhead aesthetic.
© Selena Gomez/InstagramIn mid-July, Selena embraced another nostalgic hair moment, long, voluminous ’90s layers reminiscent of supermodel Cindy Crawford. Crafted by her go-to stylist, Marissa Marino, the cut was flirty and feminine with a contemporary twist.
© marissa.marino/InstagramWhile Selena is best known for her side-swept bangs from her Disney Channel days, she’s played with nearly every bang and bob combination over the years. Fans may recall her wispy, caramel-toned fringe in 2016 or the buttery blonde, eyelash-skimming bangs she wore in 2017.
© marissa.marino/InstagramIn recent months, she’s alternated between the sleek minimalist bob, ‘90s butterfly layers, and retro bouncy blowouts, showing her comfort with reinvention.
