Lifestyle Style Kelsea Ballerini Says This Deep Conditioner Makes Her Feel Better 'About My Entire Life' (Exclusive) The country star shares the practices and products that get her in a good groove By Jackie Fields Jackie Fields Jackie Fields is a Deputy Beauty Director at PEOPLE. She has been working at the brand since 2005 and has 17 years reporting and writing, and eight years editing style and beauty content for the brand. People Editorial Guidelines Published on February 15, 2024 01:20PM EST Close Kelsea Ballerini. Photo: Courtesty of Pantene Kelsea Ballerini loves the glam (and glitter) that comes with being onstage. But when she’s off duty, the award-winning singer-songwriter and Pantene’s new Healthy Hair Ambassador, 30, is all about comfort. “I’m most creative when I’m not thinking about anything other than the story I’m trying to tell. So you’ll catch me in sweats, my hair slicked back with a deep conditioner,” she says. She’s also working toward feeling “good and confident as is,” she says. “I’m growing and focusing more inward.” Ballerini—who just celebrated a year with her boyfriend, actor Chase Stokes, after finalizing her divorce from singer Morgan Evans—calls the last 18 months her “healing era” and says she’s been “taking care of myself in every way,” including therapy and working out. For her, living authentically is a must. “I was so impressionable when I was a kid,” she says. “I think about a 12-year-old who is following me now, and I don’t want to have a dishonest relationship with that person whether I’m songwriting about my life or sharing what I stand for.” 01 of 10 How Kelsea Got Her Groove Back Kelsea Ballerini. Courtesty of Pantene The self-proclaimed "girly girl" has been giving her hair some TLC after months of coloring and constant heat-styling while on tour. She began using Pantene products (see her faves below) and the improvement has been visible. Another perk of being off tour? Wearing glitter over the holidays, she says. Not that being on stage ever stopped her from shining. "I love glitter. Don't get it twisted!" 02 of 10 All-Over Ointment Aquaphor Healing Ointment. Courtesy of Aquaphor “It’s just a good thing to always have with you: It’s accessible, affordable and easy.” Buy It! Aquaphor Healing Ointment; $9 for 3.5 oz; target.com 03 of 10 Shampoo Pantene Pro-V Miracles Miracle Bond Repair Shampoo. Courtesy of Pantene "She has keratin, she has vitamin E. She's also sulfate-free and she smells really good." Buy It! Pantene Pro-V Miracles Miracle Bond Repair Shampoo, $10; walgreens.com 04 of 10 Eye Shadow CoverGirl Exhibitionist Liquid Glitter Shadow Kelsea Ballerini Collection. Courtesy of Covergirl “Music’s my baby, but beauty is something I am really passionate about. I had the pleasure of doing a collab with CoverGirl [Ballerini is a face of the brand] and making glitter eye shadows. I love a glitter moment morning, noon and night.” Buy It! CoverGirl Exhibitionist Liquid Glitter Shadow Kelsea Ballerini Collection, $13; ulta.com 05 of 10 Deep Conditioner Pantene Miracle Rescue Deep Repair Conditioner With Melting Pro-V Pearls. Courtesy of Pantene “When you get out of the shower [after using this], you’re like, ‘Oh yeah, I feel better about my entire life.’ ” Buy It! Pantene Miracle Rescue Deep Repair Conditioner With Melting Pro-V Pearls, $16; walgreens.com 06 of 10 False Lashes Ardell Seamless Underlash Extensions Kit. Courtesy of Ardell "When I'm trying to do more of a glam moment, instead of doing a full strip, I'll do a half wing with two or three of these individuals just on each end." Buy It! Ardell Seamless Underlash Extensions Kit, $20; ulta.com 07 of 10 Eye Patches Skin Pharm Eye Patches. Courtesy of Skin Pharm “I travel with these reusable eye patches. You put your serums on, and then you put them on top. They’re lovely.” Buy It! Skin Pharm Eye Patches, $25; skinpharm.com 08 of 10 Gua Sha Tool Pink Moon Rose Quartz Gua Sha. Courtesy of Pink Moon “Using it before a big event makes such a difference. I just feel all the tension in my jaw and any puffiness disappear.” Buy It! Pink Moon Rose Quartz Gua Sha, $38; pinkmoon.co 09 of 10 Microfiber Hair Towel Turbie Twist Microfiber Hair Towel. Courtesy of Turbie Twist “My favorite time of the day is when you get out of the shower, put your towels on, get in the bed—even if you have to be somewhere—and give yourself five minutes.” Buy It! Turbie Twist Microfiber Hair Towel, $40 (for four); turbietwist.com 10 of 10 Fragrance Courtesy of Le Labo “I’ve been in love with fragrance forever. I’m always trying out new scents.I have a different one every album cycle. Right now this is my go-to.” Buy It! Le Labo Thé Noir 29, $99; lelabofragrances.com