35 of the Selena Gomez Hairstyles That Live in Our Heads Rent Free

We've watched Selena Gomez grow from a Disney star to a full-fledged actor and musical powerhouse. But those aren't the only places where she's making a huge impact. Gomez also provides us with endless amounts of beauty inspiration — particularly when it comes to the hair space.

Selena Gomez's hair has been a staple on our mood boards since her "Wizards of Waverly Place" days, and nothing's changed as she's catapulted to stardom. Now that she's the most followed woman on Instagram (amongst many other accolades), it doesn't take long for a "Selena Gomez hairstyle" to trend once her fans spot her out and about on the set of "Only Murders in the Building" or on a red carpet. Whether it be the chic bottleneck bangs that she wore to the Deadline Contenders Television event in 2022, or the way she loves to incorporate a good hair accessory at events like the Critics Choice Awards, her looks are always easy to recreate and have this supercool-girl vibe that we can't help but want, too.

A lot has changed with Gomez's preferences over the years, but there seems to be a common thread in the types of hairstyles that she prefers. If we had to pick just two words to describe her go-to looks, "sexy" and "flirty" would definitely come to mind. Don't believe us? Click through to view some of the multihyphenate star's best and boldest hairstyles over the years, starting from the very beginning of her career to today.

Additional reporting by Ariel Baker

Selena Gomez’s Hair in 2010
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Selena Gomez’s Hair in 2010

Even though her star was on the rise, Selena Gomez's hair helped her maintain her girl-next-door persona at the 2010 Kids' Choice Awards with a messy side braid.

Selena Gomez’s Hair in 2010
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Selena Gomez’s Hair in 2010

Gomez's love for eye makeup was clear at the MTV Video Music Awards, where she matched her shadow to the embellishment on her dress. But the look wasn't complete without the then signature Selena Gomez's hairstyle: an extra-long ponytail.

Selena Gomez’s Hair in 2011
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Selena Gomez’s Hair in 2011

Though she typically rocked longer hair in the mid '00s, at the 2011 Europe Music Awards, Selena Gomez's hair was in a shorter bob hairstyle. She also wore an elegant makeup palette that made for a more adult look.

Selena Gomez’s Hair in 2012
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Selena Gomez’s Hair in 2012

Gomez has gradually lightened up her dark brunette hair over the years, and at the "Katy Perry: Part of Me" premiere, she added a touch of honey highlights to change up her typical "Selena Gomez hair."

Selena Gomez’s Hair in 2013
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Selena Gomez’s Hair in 2013

In 2013 at the InStyle Golden Globes party, Selena Gomez's hair made clear that her child star beginnings were nowhere in sight. Her side-swept waves and accentuated eyes were full-on bombshell.

Selena Gomez’s Hair in 2013
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Selena Gomez’s Hair in 2013

Although Gomez's teenage years were behind her, she still has a penchant for fun when it comes to beauty. At the 2013 Kids' Choice Awards Selena Gomez's hair was styled into a chic half-up-half-down style.

Selena Gomez’s Hair in 2013
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Selena Gomez’s Hair in 2013

Selena Gomez's hair for the 2013 MTV Movie Awards red carpet was a voluminous pouf at the crown and a high ponytail with a long dramatic braid. She kept her makeup simple with a soft smoky eye.

Selena Gomez’s Hair in 2013
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Selena Gomez’s Hair in 2013

For her turn on the 2013 ESPY Awards red carpet, Gomez kept things in the same color family. She wore a red dress, crimson lips, and a coordinating blush. The Selena Gomez hairstyle of choice? Simple waves.

Selena Gomez’s Hair in 2014
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Selena Gomez’s Hair in 2014

Let's all remember this voluminous ponytail just kept going . . . and going. Thats a Selena Gomez hairstyle that just hit all the right criteria and we'll never forget it.

Selena Gomez’s Hair in 2014
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Selena Gomez’s Hair in 2014

Selena Gomez's hair was styled into casual curls pulled away from her face in a half-up style at the Alliance For Children's Rights Dinner. Her makeup was left natural with a pale pink lip.

Selena Gomez’s Hair in 2014
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Selena Gomez’s Hair in 2014

This plum lip stain matched the gown perfectly at the 2014 Met Gala. As for Selena Gomez's hair, it was styled into an updo. The two-tiered chignon look also showed off her glistening drop earrings.

Selena Gomez’s Hair in 2014
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Selena Gomez’s Hair in 2014

At the LAMCA Art and Film Gala in 2014, Selena Gomez's hairstyle was sleek with a deep side-part. She paired it with a smokey eye.

Selena Gomez’s Hair in 2014
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Selena Gomez’s Hair in 2014

Selena Gomez's hair had a center center part and was pulled into a chignon at the American Music Awards in 2014.

Selena Gomez’s Hair in 2015
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Selena Gomez’s Hair in 2015

Selena Gomez's hair was much shorter at the We Day event in 2015. She went for a daytime smoky-eye look, keeping the rest of her makeup natural.

Selena Gomez’s Hair in 2015
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Selena Gomez’s Hair in 2015

At the 2015 Met Gala, Selena Gomez's hair was the cherry on top of a gorgeous makeup look. Her hair was pulled back in a chignon and adorned with oversize white flowers. The bold red lip and glamorous lashes completed the look.

Selena Gomez’s Hair in 2015
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Selena Gomez’s Hair in 2015

For the American Music Awards, Selena Gomez's hair was sleek and long. She matched the bold look with a matching red smoky eye and green contacts.

Selena Gomez’s Hair in 2016
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Selena Gomez’s Hair in 2016

Selena Gomez's hair at the 2016 Grammys completed her flirty and gorgeous look. Her sequined dress and winged eye shadow were the perfect accessories for the event.

Selena Gomez’s Hair in 2016
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Selena Gomez’s Hair in 2016

In 2016 Selena Gomez's hair of choice seemed to be something consistently pulled back. At the Met Gala that year it was hard not to notice her flawless skin with her long, silken hair tied back in a ponytail.

Selena Gomez’s Hair in 2016
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Selena Gomez’s Hair in 2016

Fans were shocked when Selena Gomez's hair was a sandy-blond shade with fringe while on her Revival Tour. While we love her usual dark and sleek hair look, we think this hairstyle was the perfect way to kick off her 24th year.

Selena Gomez’s Hair in 2017
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Selena Gomez’s Hair in 2017

At the 13 Reasons Why premiere, Selena Gomez's hair was yet another reason why we loved her slicked-back era. Monochromatic peach makeup by Hung Vanngo matched her Oscar de la Renta dress.

Selena Gomez’s Hair in 2017
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Selena Gomez’s Hair in 2017

An angled bob was Selena Gomez's hair of choice on the the Met Gala red carpet that year.

Selena Gomez’s Hair in 2017
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Selena Gomez’s Hair in 2017

At the 2017 American Music Awards Selena Gomez's hair underwent its most shocking transformation yet: it was newly bleached blond. This was the first time the multi-hyphenate would do a big dye job — but definitely not her last.

Selena Gomez’s Hair in 2018
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Selena Gomez’s Hair in 2018

By early 2018, Selena Gomez's hair Gomez was back to it's brunette roots, this time with some subtle, face-framing auburn highlights at the "Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation" photo call.

Selena Gomez’s Hair in 2018
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Selena Gomez’s Hair in 2018

The star would eventually respond to criticism about her bronzed appearance at the 2018 Met Gala, but we can't get over Selena Gomez's hair which was a loosely curled updo (in a good way).

Selena Gomez’s Hair in 2018
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Selena Gomez’s Hair in 2018

During a Coach meet-and-greet, Selena Gomez's hair was cut into wispy bangs that were quite a departure for the star.

Selena Gomez’s Hair in 2019
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Selena Gomez’s Hair in 2019

Selena Gomez's hair has gone through quite the evolution. The singer arrived in a wavy, ombré style during a visit to Music Choice in New York City in October of 2019.

Selena Gomez’s Hair in 2019
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Selena Gomez’s Hair in 2019

After a few months of wearing her hair in a long and wavy style, Selena Gomez's hair was much shorter when she showed up at the 2019 American Music Awards wearing a two-tone lob.

Selena Gomez’s Hair in 2019
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Selena Gomez’s Hair in 2019

After the bone-straight, flipped-under lob on the red carpet, fans could put the wet and wavy style that she performed in on their list of "Selena Gomez hairstyles."

Selena Gomez’s Hair in 2020
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Selena Gomez’s Hair in 2020

In another Selena Gomez hair look that was just so damn cool, the star appeared at the Hollywood Beauty Awards in 2020 wearing a messy bun and effortless curtain bangs.

Selena Gomez’s Hair in 2021
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Selena Gomez’s Hair in 2021

Back to blond she goes. In 2021 Selena Gomez's hair was a bleached blond color with smudged roots for the Global Citizen Live concert.

Selena Gomez’s Hair in 2021
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Selena Gomez’s Hair in 2021

Gomez has made a name for herself in the beauty space with her launch of Rare Beauty, and at one of the brand's latest launch event, the Selena Gomez hair of choice? A glossy blunt bob haircut.

Selena Gomez’s Hair in 2022
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Selena Gomez’s Hair in 2022

At the Deadline Contenders Event, Selena Gomez's hair was cut into bottleneck bangs that she styled into an updo.

Selena Gomez’s Hair in 2022
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Selena Gomez’s Hair in 2022

Ever the fan of an updo, Selena Gomez's hairstyle for ABC Disney's Upfront was a cute high bun with curls.

Selena Gomez’s Hair in 2023
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Selena Gomez’s Hair in 2023

While attending an event for her brand, Rare Beauty, Selena Gomez's hair was pulled into a ponytail and plaited into an extra-long braid.