Country star Kelsea Ballerini ended her recent tour in dramatic style by posting an unfiltered haircare tutorial. The singer-songwriter shared a playful video on social media, showcasing her transformation from a casual look to a stunning concert-ready appearance, while the upbeat song “This Is the Life” played in the background. The video foreshadowed the “last night of tour shed,” as she self-deprecatingly dubbed her tour experience.
In the clip, Ballerini first appeared in a tie-dye tee and sweat pants as she transitioned into her *full glam* aesthetic. She allowed her hairstylist to use a Q-tip and adhesive remover on her hairline, revealing the meticulous care behind her stunning wigs. Her stylist then proceeded to wipe the excess glue off her forehead. This glimpse pays tribute to the incredible, behind-the-scenes, sartorial artistry that enhances her concert-lewk.
Ballerini appropriately captioned her post, “Saved my hair, was living my best Hannah Montana life and earned myself the after-show nickname Rufus.” Miley Cyrus added a funny angle to her beauty disclosure by invoking her former Disney persona. This addition epitomized her signature spirit of mischief.
Looking back on her experiences, Ballerini said she was shocked by just how “normal” her wig looked. “If I saw myself up close and personal in Seattle, I would have never guessed that my hair wasn’t real,” she stated. This feeling lies in the incredible work of her styling collective. One dancer even commented that her stylist “should be getting a raise” for their excellent work!
The country artist has been publicly wigging out for almost a decade now, the hairpieces playing a key role in her pixie-magic-chameleon aesthetic. In a recent interview with PEOPLE, the singer shared that her hair has definitely had an evolution all its own over the past three decades. “I truly tortured my hair. I have for 10 years,” she shared. Ballerini even discussed feeling like her hair needed to be ‘extensively rehabilitated’ after so many years of damage. “I’m doing all the things. And it needed a little attention. She was like, ‘Me, my turn.’ I was like, ‘Fair enough,’” she added.
During a reflective pause, Ballerini reflected on the choice she made in recent weeks to remove multiple inches of her hair. She referred to this transition as a meaningful move towards her “healing era.” I’m happy you took some feet off about a year ago. For many, she added, underscoring the importance of this change on her path,
As she showcased the wig removal process, fans were treated to an unexpected sight: two pigtails braided underneath her wig. This reveal highlighted her commitment to wearing her natural hair. She artfully hides it just enough to get a more streamlined look.