Sabrina Carpenter Hairstyles

Sabrina Carpenter has one of the most recognizable heads of hair in pop. Her long blonde blowout and wispy curtain bangs have shaped the way fans think about “bombshell” hair, yet in the past year she has also tried pin curls, a sleek side part and even a skunk wig. Here are five standout Sabrina Carpenter hairstyles, who was credited for each, and how to recreate the style at home. Where stylists are named, the credit comes from the outlet that reported it, since different publications name different people.

Length, Volume and Fringe: Her Hair Formula

Part of the appeal is that the look is built on a few clear ideas: length, volume and a soft fringe. Who What Wear describes it as a curtain fringe with long, bouncy blonde hair, and hairstylist Tom Smith compares the mood to Brigitte Bardot, adding that Carpenter is the one bringing it back to the mainstream. The fringe is flexible too, since she wears it framing her face on either side or brushed forward as a wispy, eyebrow-skimming fringe.

That clarity is why the style works across her wardrobe, from heart cutout dresses to her tour looks. If you want to see how the hair connects to her outfits, read our guides to her heart cutout dresses and her shirts.

1. The Signature Curtain Bangs and Bouncy Blowout

The look she is best known for is a ’90s-style blowout with wispy, face-framing curtain bangs. The Everygirl quotes stylist William Whatley describing a soft, disconnected fringe that hits just below the eyebrows and sweeps to each side, with layers and a rounded shape instead of a V-cut or a straight-across line. It describes her blonde as “buttery,” without naming a shade.

If you want to ask for the cut, the same article quotes stylist Maria McCool recommending long layers, a long, full bang and lighter layering, but keeping the bang wispy and not too short or thick. McCool also says to bring plenty of reference photos, which is good advice for any celebrity-inspired cut.

2. The Bombshell Blowout, Step by Step

Bustle’s how-to credits hairstylist Kiley Fitz as Carpenter’s go-to hairstylist, and quotes Fitz calling the bombshell blowout “such a good look for her.” The steps are detailed:

• Start with damp hair and a volumizing shampoo, conditioner and spray.
• Curl the bangs with a Dyson Airwrap, then rough dry them with a blow dryer and round brush, lifting at the roots.
• Section the hair, blow dry, then set the curl with a round brush, two rollers at the crown and pin curls on the ends, with soft hairspray while the pins are in.
• Remove the pins and reinforce the curl with a one-inch curling iron, then brush out the curls and add dry shampoo at the roots.
• Finish with a little oil on the ends and a light spritz of soft hairspray, and avoid gel or extra-strong hairspray.

Bustle adds a maintenance tip: sleep in a soft scrunchie, use a low ponytail early in the week and a soft bun later, and reapply dry shampoo around day three or four to extend the style by two to three days.

3. The Film-Roll Pin Curls at the 2026 Met Gala

The most dramatic change came at the 2026 Met Gala. American Salon describes a faux bob with exaggerated, sculpted pin curls that echoed the film loops on her custom Dior gown, which was made from strips of film from Audrey Hepburn’s 1954 movie Sabrina. She wore a jeweled headpiece featuring the movie’s title card.

American Salon credits Evanie Frausto, a Redken Artistic Ambassador and Carpenter’s go-to hairstylist, who described the goal as “a sculptured vintage-inspired shape with a clean, modern finish.” Makeup was by Carolina Gonzalez. The steps, in short: blow-dry the hair smooth and close to the head, direct the sides back, pin them tight and roll them under, then build two soft rolls in the nape that sweep back and out. The finish used spray wax, shine spray and a flexible-hold hairspray.

4. The Smooth Blowout and Side Part (Late 2025)

Not every look was about volume. In November 2025, InStyle reported that she swapped her signature curls and curtain bangs for a smooth, bouncy blowout in a side part. The coverage described it as almost unrecognizable, and it was shared as a mirror selfie on Instagram, alongside a tiny black dress, sheer tights, a baby-blue puffer jacket and chunky black glasses.

It is a useful reference if you want a lower-maintenance version of her look. A side part and a smooth blowout need far fewer tools than the full curl routine, and they still keep the long, glossy shape that makes her hair recognizable.

5. The Wig Looks on Saturday Night Live

When she hosted and was the musical guest on Saturday Night Live on October 18, 2025, her hair became part of the comedy. AOL reports that in the “Girlboss Seminar” skit she wore a streaky skunk wig with two pigtails and curled curtain bangs, along with a fuchsia pink suit. She also wore a brunette wig with curtain bangs and curls in one skit, and another brunette wig with straight hair and blunt bangs in a different one.

The article notes she wore her classic blonde for the opening monologue and her signature hair again at the after party. These were costume wigs, not permanent changes, but they show how well the curtain bang silhouette holds up in different colors and textures.

The 2024 VMAs Look: Six Hours Spent on Her Bangs

Her 2024 MTV VMAs hair also drew attention. AOL’s headline said the look was inspired by pop royalty and involved six hours of bang prep, and American Salon published a “Get the Look” feature on it. The full details were not available for this article, so we are only repeating what the headline reports: that a lot of work went into the fringe.

What the Stylists Say About Tools and Products

Different outlets name different tools, so treat these as examples, not a fixed formula. Who What Wear quotes stylist Scott King, who is credited with styling her hair and uses Joico products. He mentions a Dyson Airwrap with a round brush and a 1.2-inch barrel for fluffy bangs and curls at the Met Gala, Velcro rollers set as the hair cools for added volume, and a texturizing finisher and fast-dry finishing spray to hold the style. The same article describes a Shark FlexStyle used at Coachella to dry, style the bangs and set curls.

The common thread is heat styling with rollers and a round brush, plus finishing products that give hold without stiffness. If you want a heat-free option, Whatley suggests air-drying and setting hair overnight in sponge rollers or silk-covered sponge rods, and McCool suggests a heatless self-grip roller set.

How to Get Sabrina Carpenter Hairstyles at Home

Here is a simple plan based on the stylists’ advice:

• Ask for the cut first. Long layers, a wispy full fringe and reference photos give your stylist a clear target.
• Start with volume. Use a volumizing spray or foam on damp hair, and blow dry with a round brush.
• Set the curl. Rollers or pin curls set while the hair cools make the curl last.
• Finish softly. Brush out the curls and use a soft hairspray, since stylists advise against gel or very strong hold.
• Protect your hair. Use a heat protectant, since the routine involves several heat tools.
• Make it last. Sleep in a soft scrunchie and use dry shampoo on days three and four.
• Try the easy version. A smooth side-part blowout is the simplest way to copy her late-2025 look.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sabrina Carpenter’s signature hairstyle? A long, bouncy blonde blowout with wispy curtain bangs, which Who What Wear describes as a curtain fringe with long, bouncy hair.

Who does Sabrina Carpenter’s hair? Different outlets name different stylists, including Kiley Fitz (Bustle), Evanie Frausto (American Salon) and Scott King (Who What Wear). Each is credited by the outlet that reported it.

What hairstyle did she wear to the 2026 Met Gala? A faux bob with sculpted pin curls that echoed the film loops on her custom Dior gown, per American Salon.

Did Sabrina Carpenter cut her hair? In late 2025 she was photographed with a smooth blowout and side part instead of her usual curls and bangs. The skunk and brunette looks on SNL were wigs.

How do you get her curtain bangs? Ask for a long, wispy fringe that hits just below the eyebrows, then style it with a round brush or a Dyson Airwrap while lifting at the roots.

From curtain bangs to Met Gala pin curls, Sabrina Carpenter hairstyles show how one clear signature can still leave room for big experiments.

Want more of her style? Read our guides to Sabrina Carpenter’s necklaces, her heart cutout dresses and her shirts, or browse our full Celebrity section.

Sources: Who What Wear · American Salon: Met Gala pin curls · Bustle · The Everygirl · AOL: SNL looks · AOL/InStyle: late 2025 look · AOL: 2024 VMAs hair