If Sabrina Carpenter’s curls have you begging her glam squad to please, please, please spill their secrets, you’re in luck.
Having worked with the pop phenom for over eight years, hairstylist Laurie Heaps is a gold mine of insights on Carpenter’s golden tresses — from her tousled Eras Tour-opener ‘dos to her chic Met Gala waves.
“Sabrina’s approach to hair now reflects a sense of confidence and sophistication, making each style feel intentional, timeless, and uniquely her,” the mane maestro and Redken ambassador tells Page Six Style.
“Her choice of a rich, gorgeous blond has been a defining part of her look, adding depth and brightness that really complements her personality.”
Below, Heaps spills her short n’ sweet guide to re-creating the superstar’s signature looks using budget-friendly products.
All about the bangs
When crafting Carpenter’s signature ‘do for any occasion, it starts with those iconic curtain bangs.
To add “volume and shape,” Heaps tells us she reaches for tools like the “perfect” Eleven Australia Medium Round Brush ($41).
Eleven Australia Medium Round Brush
Stage styles
When prepping Carpenter’s hair for performances, Heaps swears by Redken Full Volume Mousse ($27) to “add volume and ensure a strong hold” and Thermal Spray High Hold ($27) “to protect against heat styling while locking in the shape.”
Adds the hairstylist, “The focus on durability and hold since her hair needs to withstand movement, heat, and lighting.”
Redken Full Volume Mousse
Redken Thermal Spray High Hold
Red carpet rituals
For red carpet looks like the chart-topper’s ethereal Met Gala moment, the focus “shifts to creating a flawless finish and shine,” says Heaps.
Her arsenal includes uses “flexible products” like Redken Brushable Hairspray ($27) “so her hair has a natural movement and can be reworked if needed.”
For color-treated hair like Carpenter’s, Heaps’ go-tos also include Redken Acidic Bonding Concentrate Shampoo and Conditioner ($66) and the same line’s 5-Minute Liquid Mask ($38) to provide “deep conditioning and bond repair for added softness and shine.”
“The most challenging look to execute was her blonde for the Met Gala,” she says. “Achieving that icy blond tone while maintaining the hair’s health required precise planning and the right products to keep her hair strong and vibrant.”
Redken Acidic Bonding Concentrate 5-Minute Liquid Mask
Redken Brushable Hairspray
Redken Acidic Bonding Concentrate Shampoo and Conditioner
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This article was written by Hannah Southwick, Commerce Writer/Reporter for Page Six Style. Hannah spies deals on actually affordable celebrity-worn styles, puts Hollywood’s favorite labels to the test and finds the beauty products that keep stars red carpet-ready. She consults stylists and industry pros — including celebs themselves — for firsthand product recommendations, trend predictions and more. In addition to writing for Page Six since 2020, her work has been featured in USA Today and Parade.
