Even the Ocean Is Jealous of Selena Gomez’s Long, Brunette Waves

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‘Tis the season for beachy waves! The undone, messy, casual hairstyle has long been a classic for day-to-day wear and red carpets, but they really shine come summertime, when you can actually get the look from hanging out in water or mimic that just-left-the-pool vibe with wave sprays. We need to know which styling products were behind Selena Gomez's new beach waves, because they're so good even the ocean is jealous.

Gomez wore the waves to a Rare Beauty event to celebrate the launch of the brand's new True to Myself Pressed Finishing Powder. Hairstylist Marissa Marino, who often works with the actor/singer/beauty brand founder, parted Gomez's long, brunette hair in the center and styled it in perfectly imperfect tousled waves. They're not uniform throughout, which is part of the magic; some are subtle bends, while others are nearly loose ringlets. Though the majority of Gomez's hair is a smoky espresso color, she's got a few micro-highlights woven throughout to pick up the light and add dimension.

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Makeup artist Hung Vanngo added a rock ‘n roll edge to the beachy waves with a winged-out smoky charcoal gray eye and fluffy, brushed-up brows, plus peachy lips and cheeks. As for her nails, manicurist Tom Bachik kept things simple with a milky pink shade on medium-length, oval-shaped nails. (It's Aprés Nail Gel Couleur in Forgotten Film, if you're curious.)

If Gomez's hair looks a lot longer than you remembered, that's because it is! She's definitely added some length post-Cannes Film Festival, when she promoted her film Emilia Pérez in a chic long bob. Now, her waves fall way past her shoulders, and the length paired with those pitch-perfect beach waves is actively convincing me to skip my next cut appointment.

Want to DIY your own Gomez-inspired beach waves this weekend? Check out our roundup of the best sea salt sprays and get to spritzing!


More celeb hairstyles we love:

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  • Gabrielle Union's Bun Looks Like the Most Beautiful Rose
  • Sabrina Carpenter Let Her Natural Hair and Makeup-Free Skin Thrive on Vacation

Now, watch Alia Bhatt's “sunburned” makeup routine:

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