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.
The 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.
“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.
Posing 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.
In 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.
While 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.
In recent months, she’s alternated between the sleek minimalist bob, ‘90s butterfly layers, and retro bouncy blowouts, showing her comfort with reinvention.