Selena Gomez debuts a bob haircut: flattering or forgettable?

It seems Selena Gomez is getting a jump start on the old “summer hairdo” thing, sporting a short, textured bob on an Instagram post on Tuesday. The 24-year-old singer didn’t include a caption on the post, which left fans and followers wondering if the pictures were older or if Selena was just testing the look with a wig. 

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The post has already gotten almost 4 million likes, so if it is a wig (and a convincing one at that), she may want to make the commitment and take a pair of scissors to her brunette locks. I think it looks cute. It’s not her first foray into short hair territory, as she rocked a shorter look back in December. I’m all about an easy to maintain ‘do and this certainly looks like one. And, the bob can keep her cool for the summer. (See how I threw that Demi Lovato reference in there?) I’m sure it would look stunning with whatever gown she chooses to wear to the 2017 Met Gala, which she is expected to attend on Monday. 

In other Selena news, the official video for her collaboration with Norwegian DJ Kygo, “It Ain’t Me” was released on Monday. Since the clip debuted on Kygo’s Vevo channel, it has amassed over 4.1 million views. The song was released back in February and is slated to be included on Kygo’s second album, due out later this year. It’s a catchy tune (check out the Tiësto remix, which is even better.) Even though Selena isn’t seen in the new video, she had a hand in choosing the lead actress for the video, selecting Victoria’s Secret model Georgia Fowler to star in the clip, which you can check out here:

Not only is Selena a casting director of sorts, she’s also doing other work behind the scenes. I just discovered that she is one of the producers of the Netflix series 13 Reasons Why (and was deemed “too famous” to play the lead character, Hannah.) I am working my way through the series (I’m only on episode 3, because spring cleaning is more important to me than TV right now) but so far, so good. Girlfriend is living the life, dating The Weeknd, releasing hit songs and producing a highly popular TV series. Oh, and she’s got good hair. Jealous, party of one. 

Selena Gomez at The Los Angeles Premiere of 13 Reasons Why

Selena Gomez Out And About In NYC

American Music Awards 2016 Arrivals

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  1. ell says:

    it’s lovely. about time she changed her hair, she’s had the same haircut for years.

    • Ravensdaughter says:

      You can see her lovely face better…

    • Carmen says:

      She looks cute with short hair but that bob is awful; it looks like someone styled it with a weed whacker. She would look good with a pixie.

  2. V4Real says:

    She looks like Mila Kunis with that bob.

    • LadyMTL says:

      I actually was getting Demi Lovato vibes from that IG picture, heh. Mind you, Selena generally has great hair no matter what the length (IMHO) so I hope it is real, it’s a nice look.

      • V4Real says:

        Yes she has great hair. No shade for anyone who thought I was doing that. Mila is a pretty girl and Selena looks a bit like her in that IG pic

      • Kitten says:

        I think she does have nice, thick hair but she did have extensions for a while, I believe.

    • Bachelorpod says:

      I dunno I’m seeing Christina Ricci.

  3. This is really cute on her. I wonder if the Weeknd saved the clippings to use for his next do. That and she’s giving me baby Jennifer Garner in the top pic.

  4. Zan says:

    It’s really pretty, it suits her. I know she’s already a woman, but she’s gonna be one stunning grown woman when she hits her peak (like they say) at 30!

  5. Casi says:

    Eh. I’m side-eyeing her pretty hard because I feel like a lot of the changes to the adaptation of 13 Reasons Why were her doing. The book was fantastic on its own, before the tweaks, and not nearly as over-the-top or potentially damaging as the adaptation.

    • dan lopez says:

      “girlfriend is living the life.” Really 24 years old and already been to alcohol/drug rehab twice Sounds fun.

  6. SallyTomato says:

    I tend to yawn at these haircuts because they’ll all have extensions by next week.

  7. fiorucci says:

    It’s gorgeous but I think almost anything would look great on her.

  8. Jag says:

    In those pictures it looks great on her.

  9. anniefannie says:

    I can’t get a beat on her, I’ve seen several interviews and have been struck by her total lack of awareness and then her complete honesty in her struggles. No denying , she’s gorgeous….

    • Zeddy says:

      I think it just comes down to her being young and growing up in Hollywood. Messes up a lot of kids!

  10. L says:

    She looks great! Hope she wears it like this for a while.

  11. Frigga says:

    Cute cut, but why does she look SO different in the picture? Like a totally different person. I don’t want to be insulting, but I thought that was Kylie Jenner. Bad Photoshop?

  12. OhDear says:

    It looks nice on her!

    (I also want that cut for myself, but am not sure if it would suit my face.)

  13. JA says:

    Yes but please don’t look at her!!! She hates attention and just wants to disappear and be normal! She posted a pic of her shorter do to millions of followers but she doesn’t want to talk about it ok??!! Can she just LIVE!!!! Yawnnn

  14. QQ says:

    Is good if it’s real, very good

  15. WhatThe says:

    Celebrities need to move away from the fake, long hair extensions. There is a recent ad with Kaley Cuoco where her extensions look horrid. They all look the same. Ratty.

    • Kitten says:

      ITA. Shorter, natural hair is so much more modern and fresh-looking. Also, more socially-conscious.

      • teacakes says:

        ? How is having shorter hair more socially-conscious than growing it long?

      • supposedtobeworking says:

        @teacakes, I think Kitten means that it’s more socially conscious not to use extensions. They tend to have a pretty horrible back story because they are sourced from women who have no idea there is a massive industry profiting from their religious ritual.

  16. Sara says:

    I think she looks just like Vanessa Hudgens in the new pics.

  17. Daisy says:

    Did her and the boyfriend split? This is what chicks do after a breakup.

    • kay says:

      i was just coming to see if anything was in here about that, because i was just on another site and they have pics from gigi hadid’s bday party, and the weeknd is in a photo. hmmm.

  18. minx says:

    Cute.

  19. Rosie says:

    She’s not very attractive anyway and the short hair makes it worse.

  20. blonde555 says:

    Meh. Another wig. Big woop. She wears wigs all the time.

  21. Kiki says:

    Both Demi Lovato and Selena Gomez are very smart and empowering young ladies. I wish them all the best in their lives.

  22. Erica_V says:

    I never knew that was her song. Anyone else watch that video all the way though just to see if he woke up?

  23. Twink says:

    She managed the transition from Disney actor to adult actor/singer/producer pretty well.

  24. G says:

    Like her. Like bobs. Like her bob.