In celebration of the 2025 World’s Most Beautiful issue, the pop sensation’s glam squad reveals how they craft her signature blonde waves, rosy glow, and red carpet-ready style
There’s no denying it—Sabrina Carpenter is redefining modern glam. With her platinum waves, fluttery lashes, and ever-radiant blush, the pop star is fast becoming a beauty icon. Drawing inspiration from the timeless elegance of Marilyn Monroe and Brigitte Bardot, Carpenter’s look is a nostalgic nod to the past, reimagined for today’s stage and screen.
In honor of People’s 2025 World’s Most Beautiful issue, Carpenter’s trusted glam team is lifting the curtain on the secrets behind her now-iconic beauty routine—revealing the artistry that takes her from center stage to the red carpet.
Bombshell Hair, Reimagined
“She’s bringing back full, glamorous hair in a way we haven’t seen in a while,” says Laurie Heaps, Carpenter’s longtime hairstylist. From the Short n’ Sweet tour to major red carpet moments, Carpenter’s voluminous, glossy blonde locks are her signature—and they don’t happen by chance.
Her now-famous hue is thanks to Heaps’ meticulous coloring technique. “Her bright, gorgeous blonde is striking without being overdone,” says Heaps. “It’s all about tone and health—blonde hair needs a delicate balance of toning and conditioning so it stays vibrant, not over-processed.”
Cut-wise, it’s all about long, full layers and face-framing bangs, which add softness and structure. “It’s that combo of her blonde tone and bouncy fringe that makes her instantly recognizable,” Heaps adds.
For styling, Heaps goes old-school: “A traditional set is key,” she says, describing how she curls sections of hair with a medium barrel iron, pins them to cool, then gently brushes them out for soft volume. Onstage, it’s essential her hair looks glamorous and holds its shape—“It’s about longevity and techniques that can withstand lights, heat, and constant movement,” she explains.
A Glow That Goes Viral
Just as iconic as her hair is Sabrina’s makeup: radiant cheeks, pillowy lips, and lashes that flutter like a ’60s starlet’s. Behind that flawless finish is Carolina Gonzales, Carpenter’s go-to makeup artist and genius behind her viral looks.
Whether it’s the red carpet or the stage, the glam must last. “The carpet doesn’t lie — what you see is what you get,” Gonzales says. That’s why she leans on buildable formulas, setting sprays, and strategic layering.
The secret behind Carpenter’s now-trademark rosy cheeks? Layering. “It’s all about using cream blushes, blending multiple shades, and finishing with highlighter for that lit-from-within glow,” Gonzales explains. She often uses two different Armani Beauty liquid blushes to create depth and dimension.
Her lip look, too, is as enduring as it is enchanting. “For performance, lips need to survive the microphone,” Gonzales notes, so long-wear formulas are a must.
Timeless Meets Trending
As Redken’s global ambassador, Carpenter isn’t just setting beauty trends—she’s redefining them. Her aesthetic is feminine, flirty, and fiercely polished, yet accessible enough to inspire fans across social media to recreate the look themselves.
“She’s making high-glamour hair feel modern and approachable,” says Heaps. And that’s exactly what makes her style resonate so deeply—it’s aspirational, but never out of reach.
The Future of Glam
With a signature look that blends Old Hollywood elegance and Gen Z sensibility, Sabrina Carpenter is carving out her own place in beauty history. From the tour stage to the front row, her glam is both timeless and transformative—a modern-day bombshell for a new generation.
And now, thanks to the artists behind the scenes, fans everywhere finally have the blueprint to glow like Sabrina.
