7 Stunning Snaps Of Selena Gomez's Curly Natural Hair

Selena Gomez takes the meaning of success to a whole new level. She is an iconic actor, pop singer, and the founder of the cosmetics company Rare Beauty — not to mention, she has 404 million Instagram followers. If anyone has the power to sway style trends, it's her! Over the years, Gomez has had a stunning hair transformation, but there is one style we wish she'd embrace more: her naturally curly hair.

The "Only Murders in the Building" actor has occasionally shared pictures of her free-flowing curls on Instagram, but she is one of those celebrities who rarely let their natural curls out in public. We don't know why — Gomez's thick, pretty waves look so effortlessly gorgeous on her that they would make anyone wish they could trade places and have curly hair, too.

In a 2016 interview with Allure, Gomez revealed some of her hair styling secrets. "I don't wash my hair every day, which may sound gross, but it's actually really bad for my hair," Gomez told the outlet, adding that her thick hair "gets better the less I wash it." She adds, "By the third day, my hair actually holds pretty well. It just holds curls better, and it holds product better." There's no arguing with her results, because Gomez certainly does have fabulous hair!

When Selena Gomez was a toddler in the '90s, she wore her curly hair with pride. She posted a childhood portrait of herself on Instagram, looking adorable in a black T-shirt with a gold bracelet around her wrist. She rested her cheek on her clasped hands, smiling with her bright brown eyes. Her hair stole the show, with the dark brown ringlet curls spread out, paired with baby bangs and half of her hair piled on top of her head in a bun. What a doll!

When Selena Gomez was a little older, her gorgeous hair continued to grow. Although she lost the ringlets of her toddler years, her natural hair was just as beautiful in this childhood photo uploaded to Instagram. Gomez smiles with her adult teeth growing in, looking adorable in a white T-shirt and denim overalls. Her hair is much longer, with its natural wave on display as it hangs over her back and one shoulder.

Selena Gomez looked model-ready in an impromptu Instagram photoshoot from her bed in May 2020. She posed next to her pillows, with her curly, slightly frizzy hair sticking out in all directions around her head — the prettiest example of bedhead we've ever seen. In the caption, she wrote that the selfies were due to a random "urge to put [...] make up on." We're just glad she didn't do anything to style her already-perfect natural hair.

Selena Gomez looked flawless when she went makeup-free in a selfie posted to Instagram that also showcased her natural curls. Her super-long mane was so luscious and full of volume as it hung in messy waves over a cozy knit sweater. She looks effortlessly beautiful here. "I liked my hair back then.. should I do it again?" Gomez captioned the picture in February 2023. Since she's asking us, our vote is yes.

Selena Gomez looked gorgeous with her semi-wet curls in this stunning Instagram selfie from 2019. Her hair was styled in a major side part, with everything from her bangs to her shoulder-length hair sprouting natural curls. With her simple white tank top and soft makeup, she is a fresh-faced beauty. Obviously, when Gomez wears her hair straight or professionally curled, she still looks beautiful, but there is something about Gomez embracing her natural beauty that is incredibly alluring.

Not everyone can pull off a full fringe, but Selena Gomez isn't everyone. In a photo uploaded to Instagram in 2025, she sported bangs along her natural curls, cut in a short lob. The bangs totally changed her face here, and she looked amazing. Unfortunately, this haircut didn't actually happen, based on her caption: "I would, but I'd regret it, then get it redone so I simply won't #bangs," she wrote. Fans disagreed, with one person writing, "I love this rough style. Absolutely gorgeous."

Selena Gomez's dark brown hair was filled with pretty, caramel-colored highlights in a photo posted to Instagram in 2023. It's clear her hair had no product in it, as it looks slightly frizzy and untamed as it frames her face. The color combined with her all-over curls and makeup-free face made Gomez look so naturally gorgeous here. "Me," she captioned the post. Just being herself is the best thing she can be, and we love her for it.