Selena Gomez just sparked a fresh wave of summer style envy by debuting a bold, retro-inspired shag haircut complete with curly bangs. The “Who Says” singer—usually spotted in sleek, minimalist styles—took to Instagram this weekend to share a striking selfie of her new look. The Instagram post captioned “I would, but I’d regret it… then get it redone so I simply won’t #bangs,” accompanied the reveal. Her long-time stylist, Orlando Pita, chimed in on social media, writing, “Having a fun day playing with @selenagomez” as he unveiled his chiseling of choppy layers and tousled texture.

Meanwhile, her glam squad joined in—with makeup artist Hung Vanngo cheekily captioning one snapshot, “New hair, who dis?”. The transformation marks a departure from Gomez’s recent “clean girl” era—sleek bobs, middle part ponytails, or tight buns. Now, she channels pure ’70s rocker energy with textured framing, shag-like layers grazing her collarbones, and face-framing bangs that add playful volume. Hello! magazine even noted she looks “unrecognisable,” adding the cut is perfect for summer due to its effortless vibe and ease of maintenance.

Fans and fashion insiders are already praising the revival of this iconic silhouette. Vogue described the cut as “wolf cut-esque choppy layers,” light and breezy with just enough substance to resist density—ideal for warm weather styling. Although Gomez isn't new to bangs—she previously experimented with curtain bangs in 2020, bold curly bangs in 2022, and long Linda Ronstadt-style fringe in 2024—this latest iteration feels the most complete, combining vintage charm with modern ease.

This fresh ’do arrives as she and fiancé Benny Blanco savor life in the spotlight. Benny was busy accepting at the Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards while Gomez shared heartwarming support via Instagram in her new shag, proving her style evolution isn’t slowing down. More than just a haircut, Selena’s new shag-balanced retro and effortlessness in a way that perfectly suits her current era: playful, confident, and summer-ready. Expect this vintage-inspired fringe to influence salons and TikTok hair feeds through the season—and beyond.