Sabrina Carpenter Bids Farewell To Her Signature Curtain Bangs

There are likely a few things that spring to mind on the topic of Sabrina Carpenter this summer. Perhaps you are already humming to the tune of the singer's new brainworm, 'Manchild', which is fast cementing itself as the single of summer '25. Maybe you cast your mind to her trademark make-up routine, which is centred upon a classic overlined lip and, more recently, the viral Prada banana balm. Or, most likely, you think of her signature curtain bangs and bombshell waves which have, until now, defined the singer's aesthetic.

However, as she stepped out in Paris for the Dior Homme spring/summer 2026 show today, Carpenter had eschewed her classic sweeping fringe hairstyle and embraced an altogether new look. Gone were the wide curls and in their place she wore her lengths in a vintage-inspired side parting which was clipped in place with a tortoiseshell barrette and featured soft, subtle waves sweeping beneath. This hairstyle was certainly a departure from the voluminous waves and face-framing bangs which she has been sporting for years.

Taking a break from her current 'Short n' Sweet' Tour, Carpenter attended the show in Paris and was joined by a star-studded crowd to mark the debut of Jonathan Anderson's helm at Dior. For the occasion, the singer wore a chic and considered ensemble which complemented her new beauty aesthetic. The grey wool blazer is instantly recognisable as the Monsieur Dior’s legendary Bar jacket, and was paired with a pleated skirt and peep-toe shoes.

Musicians have long used their sartorial choices and beauty routines to hint at new albums, potential tours or send messages to eagle-eyed fans. It begs the question: could this new dramatic transformation signal a departure from the sensual lyrics of 'Espresso' and 'Taste' and send the singer into a new musical realm? Is it perhaps a sartorial nod at what's to come for the new vision at the house of Dior? Or maybe, the singer is simply embracing a preppier wardrobe and hairstyle as we hit peak-summer. Whatever the motive, Carpenter's new look is serving serious summer hair and style inspiration.

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Amelia Bell

Multiplatform Beauty Director

Amelia Bell is the Multiplatform Beauty Director for ELLE UK and Harper’s Bazaar, developing beauty strategy, writing, editing, and commissioning, and leading beauty content across both sites. Amelia has a particular interest in wellness and longevity, exploring the skin-mind connection, and decoding the latest treatments, tweakments and runway trends. She also has bylines for Women's Health, Refinery29, British Vogue, Harrods Magazine, and more.