Selena Gomez’s Chic New Bob Is Giving Us Major Hair Envy

The singer-actress recently added some wispy, eyebrow-skimming fringe to her new hairstyle.
Selena Gomez
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New year, new me is clearly Selena Gomez’s mantra going into 2026.

The singer-actress debuted a fun addition to her brand-new hairstyle to Instagram on Thursday, Jan. 21, and the short and voluminous ’do totally caught our attention. Clearly, it also stopped many of Gomez’s 415 million followers on the platform in their tracks, as her carousel of four selfies garnered 1.9 million likes as of press time.

In the cover slide of her post, the “Love On” singer sat propped up on some fuzzy bedding, wrapped in a cozy white towel as she showed off her new bob, but with the addition of some wispy, eyebrow-skimming bangs. Next, Gomez pursed her lips for the camera in an up-close selfie, which showcased her newly shorn locks fringe that softly cascaded over her eyes. In the third slide, the Only Murders in the Building star pushed the bangs off to the side, while the final photo was a quirky personality pic.

“short series 💇‍♀️,” Gomez wrote in her caption.

“literally gorgeous oh my god,” one fan commented.

“mom we need u touring 🥹😭,” another person stated.

“❤️❤️❤️,” Tom Bachik, Gomez’s go-to nail artist, wrote in the form of emojis.

“the most beautiful EVER!! you are SO loved🥹❤️,” an additional fan gushed.

While Gomez originally debuted her bob on the Golden Globes red carpet earlier this month, and opted for a slicked-back version of the style for a Rare Beauty brand event shortly thereafter, this is the first time she’s been spotted with the addition of wispy bangs.

More bob hairstyle inspo

If you’re ready for a major change and are looking to transform your locks with a bob of your own, Gomez isn’t the only celebrity endorsing the trendy style lately. Below, find a few more photos that will serve as mood board inspiration to bring along to your next hair appointment.

Emma Stone

The star’s bob features the cutest flipped ends along her jawline, while the auburn color is absolutely impeccable.

Hailey Bieber

Nervous about fully committing to the look? Consider a lob (or long bob), like the Rhode founder and creative director has been sporting recently.

Ayo Edebiri

Gomez wasn’t the only celebrity to debut a fresh bob on the Golden Globes red carpet, as Edebiri also rocked newly shortened locks to the event. If you’re looking for a regal take on the cut, this is definitely it.


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