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Fans Are In Disbelief Over Selena Gomez’s Dramatic Transformation On Instagram: ‘Her Best Hair’

June 5, 2022 by Faith Geiger
shefinds | Beauty
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There’s no better way to celebrate the changing of seasons than to mix things up with a fresh haircut—and it seems no one knows that better than the ever-gorgeous Selena Gomez. The “Ice Cream” singer recently swapped her flirty lob for some stunning extensions and dramatic new bangs. And fans can’t get enough!

The 29-year-old actress’s incredible hair transformation was shared in a reel on Los Angeles-based Zero One Salon’s Instagram last Tuesday. We’re so happy to get an inside look at the step-by-step process—and we’re definitely taking notes!

 

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“Summer Selena,” the caption reads. “Here’s a great way to transform your clients’ hair without having to color at all. Just add extensions! For @SelenaGomez, we added in auburn brown @greatlenthusa to create a new summer look for her!”

The video starts with a shot of Gomez’s stylists, Riawna Capri and Nikki Lee, blow-drying the singer’s silky dark brunette hair. Next up, it was time for waist-length extensions, which were carefully added to her natural hair piece by piece—the patience from both the star and her stylists is astounding! But the wait was, of course, well worth it. That length is to die for!

Before the finishing touches, the producer got a fresh trim on her typically side-swept bangs, which now have a straight, blunt look to them. The whole style is so sleek and chic! Of course, Gomez couldn’t resist some mirror shots of her new look (and some cuts of she and her stylists getting silly with some dance moves) before the whole thing was finished off with hairspray.

Although the sleek look is a major change from the wavy lob Gomez revealed back in March, the fresh look was certainly well received. Personally, we love that the star keeps us on our toes with her ever-changing beauty!

 

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Fans were simply beside themselves over the Rare Beauty founder’s showstopping new ‘do. The comment section is flame and heart emojis galore! “ICONIC,” one fan raved. “Her best hair style,” another praised. “Need this hair, obsessed,” one influencer commented, complete with a string of clapping emojis.

It’s safe to say “Summer Selena” got a seal of approval from just about everyone—including us. In fact, we’re feeling majorly inspired… would you judge us if we pulled out the scissors and embraced our own summer bangs?

Regardless, there’s no denying that the “Hands To Myself” singer is just as gorgeous as ever, even after this major transformation. She’ll always be, as one adoring fan commented, “the queen.”

Author:

Freelance Writer

Faith Geiger is a New York-based writer and editor. When she's not covering the latest in health and wellness for SheFinds, she spends her time watching reality TV with her roommates, browsing used bookstores, and enjoying live music. You can reach Faith at faithkgeiger@gmail.com.

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