How To Get Sabrina Carpenter’s Signature Hair
What’s The Look?
“Her hair is very Brigitte Bardot. I think the main feature is the heavy bangs through the front, as well as the length and the longer layers which add shape.” – Annie Redman
“Sabrina’s hairstyle is all about effortless glam. It’s the perfect blend of Bardot and 90s Pamela Anderson. It has soft, touchable volume and lots of movement, while remaining polished and sexy.” – Samantha Cusick
What Should You Ask For At The Salon?
“Before you do anything, ask your stylist if this shape would work for you and discuss the options available. That’s the best way to ensure an outcome that you’ll be able to manage at home.” – Annie
“To get Sabrina Carpenter’s signature cut, you should ask your stylist for long, layered hair with a focus on soft, semi-full, face-framing bangs. The layers should be subtle but add enough movement to give you that effortless, flowy look. The key to this style is the curtain bangs – ask for them to be long enough that they blend seamlessly with the rest of the layers and part softly in the middle. This cut is all about creating that soft movement with a bit of a retro vibe.” – Samantha
What About The Colour?
“I would describe Sabrina’s colour as a bright vanilla blonde. That’s a great reference to give your stylist. Ask for highlights from the root but to keep things delicate and soft. Bear in mind that it can take a couple of sessions to get to Sabrina’s level of blonde – depending on your current depth and hair history.” – John Alfred
How Do You Style It At Home?
“It’s all about volume that’s achieved by blow drying. If you struggle to blow dry your hair with a round brush and don’t have a hot blow-dry brush, you could use a tong – like the ghd Soft Curl. If you struggle with hold, pop in some Velcro rollers and finish with a hair spray. I rate the Authentic Beauty Concept one.” – Samantha
“Her hair is the perfect combination of soft and sexy, and you really get this from the way she styles her hair. Use lots of mousse to do a big bouncy blow-dry and, if you can, roll your hair up in rollers to get extra volume. Then, you want to take these out and brush the curls through, so you get a nice soft wave. Finish with some Larry King A Social Life For Your Hair cream to take away any frizz and, finally, lots of hairspray.” – Annie
What Can Curly & Textured Hair Girls Do?
“You can adapt Sabrina’s style by keeping the layers long and adding soft, face-framing pieces that enhance your natural curl pattern. The curtain bangs can also be customised to suit your curl type, with a focus on keeping them light and airy. Embrace your curls by using a curl cream or gel that defines without adding stiffness – Olaplex’s curl gel is a great option. Diffuse your hair to enhance the volume and shape, and you’ll have a beautiful, textured version of the Sabrina look.” – Samantha
THE PRODUCTS YOU NEED…
Start by freshening up your colour – be it with a mask, something to strip the toxins from hard water, or simply an at-home gloss. We’d recommend L’Oréal’s Blondifier for Blondes, its Glycolic Gloss range or even the Glaze line for a coloured gloss. Hair mousse will give you all the lift you need – apply some into wet hair before you dry it to ramp up the drama.
When drying, a heat brush is the easiest way to get those swoosh-y curls and flicks. There are plenty we rate but Mermaid Hair and Bondi Boost are two budget options we rate. Elsewhere, rollers or curlers are just as effective.
One way to refresh this hairstyle is to use the Sam McKnight wipes through your fringe. Blast them with the dryer or your heat styler afterwards to reshape the hair for a fresher look.
Finally, the running joke is the way that Sabrina’s hair – mainly her fringe – magically stays put, even when she’s performing. The secret? Hairspray with great hold – and one that isn't crunchy of course. Also, when curling with a heat brush, blast the hair with a bit of cold hair towards the end of each curl to lock them in place. For the perfect curtain bang, add heat, pin them at the sides to define the curtain shape, spray to hold then release.
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