Ok, let's just be honest here… Selena Gomez dyeing her hair blonde was probably the it-beauty moment of the year Amidst the on and off again rumors of her reuniting with fellow beaux, Justin Bieber – this time the drama surrounding Selena Gomez is the beautiful kind. The jaw-dropping shade is being dubbed “Nirvana-Blonde” by the hairstylists who helped her make the transition, Riawna Capri of Nine Zero One Salon.

Growing up in the spotlight, many artists undergo dramatic changes all throughout their careers, but for as long as we can remember; Selena has always been a brunette – only flirting with various shades of highlights.

Responsibly so, Riwana Capri is educating followers about the concept of “low and slow” – lightening hair in intervals to avoid damage and breakage. She often talks about this technique, which is imperative to those who want to mimic the look know that it is a process, not an overnight transition.

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