Sabrina Carpenter and her curtain bangs have taken the world by storm; I'm talking 9.5 magnitude motherquake-type storms. From viral recreations of the look to product recommendations and tutorials galore, there's no escaping blondie's now-infamous 'do. But, what happens when she ditches said 'do? Well, we spiral into a frenzy and write about the breaking news... duh.
Over the weekend, the 'Espresso' singer attended W Magazine's annual 'Best Performances Party'. And for such a coveted event, Sabrina turned up and out in the beauty department rocking an unexpected hairstyle.
As shown in the Instagram shared by Sabrina's hairstylist, Scott King, below, the star opted to wear her curled locks styled in a side parting with her fringe sweeping to the right of her face. To top off the chic new look, Sabrina's lengths were tucked behind her ears and shoulders. The millennials would be proud.
Now, ICYMI, we're dubbing the side parting as *the* going-out hairstyle that everyone will flock to in 2025. At the Golden Globes earlier this week, everyone from Alexandra Daddario to Anya Taylor-Joy, Zendaya, Eiza GonzĂĄlez and Selena Gomez, stepped out wearing the side parting and we Ate. It. Up.
Whether a polished bun, bouffant bob or long cascading curls, the girlies have proven to us that this hair trend can be worn in a variety of ways. After all, it flatters almost every single face type and subtly highlights the contours of the face. Think: dramatiqué, levelled-up hair, perfect for a red carpet... or in normie world, a party.
Consider yourselves convinced. New hair trend on lock!
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Lia Mappoura (she/her) is the Beauty Writer at Cosmopolitan UK, with over four years of experience reporting across the brand's print, social, video and digital platforms. Lia covers everything from emerging trend analysis to viral celebrity hair and makeup moments, making her an expert at spotting the seasonâs next big beauty look (before it takes over social media feeds).
In 2025, she was named The Rising Media Star at the Love Perfume Awards with The Perfume Shop, recognised for her outstanding digital fragrance content and for building genuine authority within the space. She is passionate about challenging outdated beauty stereotypes, championing inclusive representation in beauty, and educating readers on the trends, products and conversations shaping the industry today. Follow her on Instagram or find her on LinkedIn.
