Sabrina Carpenter’s hair volume secret

Sabrina Carpenter has officially cemented her signature, voluminous blowout as a core part of her pop-star identity, proving that the internet’s “Hollywood Hair” theory is very much alive. 

However, maintaining that level of Bardot-inspired bounce under the harsh California desert sun is a masterclass in physics. Following her internet-breaking headlining set at Coachella, where she ran through hits like “Manchild,” her hair stylist finally broke down the exact routine used to lock in her volume through sweat, choreography, and outfit changes—and it starts with a surprisingly accessible product.

The secret lies in the technique of her entire team, and specifically Evanie Frausto, who was in charge of Sabrina’s hair during the California festival.

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The speculation behind her hair

Sabrina Carpenter’s hair is iconic; even internet “it-girls” have tried to replicate her styles, from her perfect blowout to her vintage-inspired high-volume curls. This led to speculation about whether the pop star used wigs to achieve her most iconic looks. While she had previously dropped hints, she confirmed it during Coachella.

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Evanie Frausto has been working with Sabrina for several months, and his expertise? Wigs. Frausto has created hairpieces for Hollywood figures like Bella Hadid and the Kardashian-Jenner clan. In fact, he is the one who made the wigs Sabrina and Colman Domingo wore in their music video for “Tears,” and now for her Coachella performance.

Contrary to popular belief, wigs also require styling to achieve the desired effect. In Sabrina’s case, the secret lies in one specific step: Volumizing Spray.

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The power of volumizing spray

What this type of product does is lift the roots and give the hair body, density, and texture without making it stiff. This type of spray is applied near the scalp to provide an immediate lift. However, the goal is to find a flexible formula. This helps provide structure and creates a long-lasting effect that is resistant to outfit changes, choreography, and especially at a festival like Coachella, with particular weather conditions.

Setting and styling the hair with a volumizing spray helps waves and hairstyles last longer without becoming rigid, instead providing the flexibility and movement needed to dance and sing.