Sabrina Carpenter's Haircut: The Bardot-Inspired Trend Taking Over 2024
Sabrina Carpenter's haircut has become a defining beauty moment of 2024, dominating social media feeds and inspiring countless copycat styles. From her perfectly styled curtain fringe to the voluminous bounce she achieves, her look is a captivating blend of retro charm and modern allure. But what exactly is Sabrina Carpenter's haircut, and how can we recreate it at home? We asked the experts for their insights.
What Haircut Does Sabrina Carpenter Have?
Hairstylist Tom Smith, in a recent Instagram video, compares Carpenter's haircut to that of the iconic French actress and model, Brigitte Bardot. Carpenter's signature style incorporates the softness and volume of Bardot's bouncy blonde waves, combined with the sultry allure of a long, heavy fringe. Smith explains, "The reason it's so popular is that it combines the softness and sweetness of that bouncy blonde style with the sexy, sultry, slightly mysterious vibes of a long heavy fringe or bangs, and Sabrina's bringing it back to the mainstream."
The Curtain Fringe: Sabrina Carpenter's Signature Style
Carpenter's fringe is a versatile curtain fringe, often styled framing her face on either side, or brushed forward as a wispy eyebrow-skimming full fringe. Jonathan Andrew, Fudge Professional Global Ambassador, explains, "Curtain bangs are a great starter option, [as] they can be cut and land to a part of the face you want to accentuate. Curtain bangs are usually thicker and can skim the eyes or fall lower with the eyes peeking through (think actual sweeping curtains). If you change your mind, they can muddle in with layers and can grow out quickly."
The beauty of curtain fringes lies in their versatility. They complement both styled and unstyled hair, accentuating cheekbones when worn down and framing the face elegantly when worn up.
How to Style Your Hair Like Sabrina Carpenter
Carpenter's hairstylist, Scott King, provides insights into his styling techniques. He reveals he preps Carpenter's hair with Joico Defy Damage Protective Shampoo, a product designed to hydrate, protect, and strengthen hair, particularly beneficial for colour-treated or damaged strands. Following the shampoo, King applies Joico Defy Damage Kbond20 Power Masque for intense hydration and bond-building, resulting in hair five times stronger against combing breakage.
For heat protection, King applies Joico Dream Blowout Thermal Protection Crème, which combats frizz and shields hair from heat styling up to 450 degrees.
Carpenter's signature bouncy volume is achieved through a combination of styling tools. King favours the Dyson Airwrap for both curling and setting the hair, using the round brush attachment for her signature fluffy bangs and the 1.2" barrel for bouncy curls. For those with curly hair textures, he recommends straightening the hair first, using the Dyson AirStrait to achieve a sleek finish from wet to dry.
He also uses the Shark Flexstyle Styler, with its Turbo Concentrator and Express Touchup Brush attachments, to dry and add volume to her hair. The Shark Flexstyle's Auto-Wrap Curler attachments are then used to create waves and set the hair, resulting in the signature Bardot-esque blowout.
King also incorporates Velcro rollers into his routine, placing them in Carpenter's hair as it cools to enhance volume and texture and achieve the desired "fluffy" look.
Finally, King adds texture and hold with Joico Body Shake texturizing finisher, a volumizing spray that adds definition and body. To lock in the style and ensure the fringe stays in place, he uses Joico Power Spray Fast Dry Finishing Spray.
Sabrina Carpenter's haircut is a testament to the enduring appeal of classic styles and a perfect illustration of how modern hairstylists can reinterpret iconic looks for a contemporary audience. With the right techniques and styling tools, her signature look is entirely attainable, allowing anyone to channel their inner Bardot and embrace the retro-inspired trend that is sweeping the nation.
