01of 18Finale Week: The InspirationRobert RamosFor the last show of the season, Clarkson went out with a bang, channeling the mood from the hit Whitney Houston song, “I’m Every Woman.““Kelly wanted to look like a powerful diva for a powerful song. I decided to go with a crimped pompadour mohawk. We wanted a fierce edgy style with some major drama,” says her hairstylist Robert Ramos.
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Finale Week: The Inspiration
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For the last show of the season, Clarkson went out with a bang, channeling the mood from the hit Whitney Houston song, “I’m Every Woman.”
“Kelly wanted to look like a powerful diva for a powerful song. I decided to go with a crimped pompadour mohawk. We wanted a fierce edgy style with some major drama,” says her hairstylist Robert Ramos.
02of 18Finale Week: The BreakdownRobert RamosSince the look was all about volume and body, prep was key in starting off this look, says Ramos, who used hisRobert Ramos Spray Leave-In,Robert Ramos VolumizerandKevin Murphy Bodybuilder Mousseon her strands. Then he sectioned the hair into a mohawk, clipped it in place and left the side strands out so he could braid them to her nape.“I then usedPattern Beauty Edge Controlto lay the little flyaways on the hairline,” Ramos says. For length and texture, he clipped in extensions and crimped and lightly teased the hair.“Lastly I lightly teased and twisted the very front and pinned it to create the pompadour,” he explains.
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Finale Week: The Breakdown
Since the look was all about volume and body, prep was key in starting off this look, says Ramos, who used hisRobert Ramos Spray Leave-In,Robert Ramos VolumizerandKevin Murphy Bodybuilder Mousseon her strands. Then he sectioned the hair into a mohawk, clipped it in place and left the side strands out so he could braid them to her nape.
“I then usedPattern Beauty Edge Controlto lay the little flyaways on the hairline,” Ramos says. For length and texture, he clipped in extensions and crimped and lightly teased the hair.
“Lastly I lightly teased and twisted the very front and pinned it to create the pompadour,” he explains.
03of 18Finale Week: The Final LookRobert RamosRamos says it took a “stressful” 45 minutes to complete the hairstyle, but once it came together, he and Clarkson were in love.“I’ve been dying to crimp her hair,” he says. “My dreams have come true!”
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Finale Week: The Final Look
Ramos says it took a “stressful” 45 minutes to complete the hairstyle, but once it came together, he and Clarkson were in love.
“I’ve been dying to crimp her hair,” he says. “My dreams have come true!”
04of 18Finale Week: The InspirationRobert RamosOriginally, Clarkson’s stylistCandice Lambert McAndrewschose a different dress for the first night ofThe Voice’s finale week. But at the last minute, they decided to switch to a bold embroidered Raisa & Vanessa gown.“We all did a quick pow-wow and came up with tonight’s look. I wanted a sharp and sleek look for this dress,” Clarkson’s hairstylistRobert Ramostells PEOPLE. “It was amazing and fun. Challenge accepted!”
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Originally, Clarkson’s stylistCandice Lambert McAndrewschose a different dress for the first night ofThe Voice’s finale week. But at the last minute, they decided to switch to a bold embroidered Raisa & Vanessa gown.
“We all did a quick pow-wow and came up with tonight’s look. I wanted a sharp and sleek look for this dress,” Clarkson’s hairstylistRobert Ramostells PEOPLE. “It was amazing and fun. Challenge accepted!”
05of 18Finale Week: The BreakdownRobert RamosTo create a faux “chin-length bob,” Ramos sectioned off the top half of Clarkson’s hair and braided the rest flat to her head so he could clip short extensions directly in. “Before I braided the hair, I used a little of theRobert Ramos Keratin Moisture Masqueon the ends of her hair to help keep it in good condition since it’s being styled almost every day,” he says.After blow drying and flat ironing both Clarkson’s natural hair and extensions, he placed the hair in and “trimmed them up wherever needed.” Ramos says, “We only have an hour and fifteen minutes for hair and makeup, so this has to be done quickly and efficiently.”
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To create a faux “chin-length bob,” Ramos sectioned off the top half of Clarkson’s hair and braided the rest flat to her head so he could clip short extensions directly in. “Before I braided the hair, I used a little of theRobert Ramos Keratin Moisture Masqueon the ends of her hair to help keep it in good condition since it’s being styled almost every day,” he says.
After blow drying and flat ironing both Clarkson’s natural hair and extensions, he placed the hair in and “trimmed them up wherever needed.” Ramos says, “We only have an hour and fifteen minutes for hair and makeup, so this has to be done quickly and efficiently.”
06of 18Finale Week: The Final LookRobert Ramos"Kelly was really feeling her short hair,” Ramos says. “I love doing something completely different. It’s the favorite part of my job.”
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“Kelly was really feeling her short hair,” Ramos says. “I love doing something completely different. It’s the favorite part of my job.”
07of 18Week Two: The InspirationRobert RamosPlaying off of the singer’s “beautiful” scalloped lace Gemy Maalouf red ballgown and matching crimson lip, hairstylist Robert Ramos wanted to make sure her hair didn’t “compete with the gown, but complement it.““I went with a parted-down-the-middle, super-long hair look. Shiny glossy and luxurious!” he tells PEOPLE exclusively.
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Week Two: The Inspiration
Playing off of the singer’s “beautiful” scalloped lace Gemy Maalouf red ballgown and matching crimson lip, hairstylist Robert Ramos wanted to make sure her hair didn’t “compete with the gown, but complement it.”
“I went with a parted-down-the-middle, super-long hair look. Shiny glossy and luxurious!” he tells PEOPLE exclusively.
08of 18Week Two: The BreakdownRobert RamosSince this look was all about length, Ramos made sure to have plenty of hair extension options on-hand. “I clipped the extensions in lower than usual to make sure to achieve the super long and dramatic look,” he explains.He also straightened both Clarkson’s natural hair and the extensions before clipping them in to make everything look “silky straight” and blend seamlessly.
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Week Two: The Breakdown
Since this look was all about length, Ramos made sure to have plenty of hair extension options on-hand. “I clipped the extensions in lower than usual to make sure to achieve the super long and dramatic look,” he explains.
He also straightened both Clarkson’s natural hair and the extensions before clipping them in to make everything look “silky straight” and blend seamlessly.
09of 18Week Two: The Final LookRobert RamosRamos says thatThe Voicestar “loved” the sleek and smooth look. He adds, “Who doesn’t love long silky hair?!”
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Week Two: The Final Look
Ramos says thatThe Voicestar “loved” the sleek and smooth look. He adds, “Who doesn’t love long silky hair?!”
10of 18Week Two: The InspirationRobert RamosSince Clarkson selected an ’80s-inspired shoulder-padded Vetements dress and her makeup artist Gloria Elias-Foeillet gave her a deep plum lip, hairstylist Robert Ramos “wanted to make sure the hair was a bit more subtle, but still fierce.” He decided to give her some length with extensions (see right) and pull the hair back for what he calls a “warrior queen look.”
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Since Clarkson selected an ’80s-inspired shoulder-padded Vetements dress and her makeup artist Gloria Elias-Foeillet gave her a deep plum lip, hairstylist Robert Ramos “wanted to make sure the hair was a bit more subtle, but still fierce.” He decided to give her some length with extensions (see right) and pull the hair back for what he calls a “warrior queen look.”
11of 18Week Two: The BreakdownRobert RamosAfter Ramos' usual hair prep and blow dry, he flat ironed Clarkson’s hair (and her extensions!) with theBio Ionic One Pass Styling Iron. Then he clipped them in and used some of his ownRobert Ramos Texture Pasteto give the strands a piece-y look.“Next, I pulled back the hair and twisted it behind her head with large bob pins. I left some face framing pieces loose and used a littleRobert Ramos Styling Sprayfor hold,” he says.
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After Ramos' usual hair prep and blow dry, he flat ironed Clarkson’s hair (and her extensions!) with theBio Ionic One Pass Styling Iron. Then he clipped them in and used some of his ownRobert Ramos Texture Pasteto give the strands a piece-y look.
“Next, I pulled back the hair and twisted it behind her head with large bob pins. I left some face framing pieces loose and used a littleRobert Ramos Styling Sprayfor hold,” he says.
12of 18Week Two: The Final LookKelly Clarkson.Trae Patton/NBCRamos loved the way the style highlighted Clarkson’s features. “I love when Kelly’s hair is pulled off of her face. I think she is so beautiful, inside and out!” he says.
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Kelly Clarkson.Trae Patton/NBC
Ramos loved the way the style highlighted Clarkson’s features. “I love when Kelly’s hair is pulled off of her face. I think she is so beautiful, inside and out!” he says.
13of 18Week One: The InspirationRobert RamosTo complement her smoky eyeshadow and high-low Bronx & Banco dress, hairstylist Robert Ramos wantedThe Voicejudge to channel Stevie Nicks with her hair.“I wanted the rocker goddess long Hair! A modern-day Stevie Nicks that’s sexy and cool,” he tells PEOPLE.
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To complement her smoky eyeshadow and high-low Bronx & Banco dress, hairstylist Robert Ramos wantedThe Voicejudge to channel Stevie Nicks with her hair.
“I wanted the rocker goddess long Hair! A modern-day Stevie Nicks that’s sexy and cool,” he tells PEOPLE.
14of 18Week One: The BreakdownRobert RamosOnce he prepped the hair with theEleven Miracle Hair Treatment, Ramos blew it out straight using a large boar bristle brush for a smooth finish and slight volume. Then he flat ironed and began clipping in two different lengths of hair extensions which give Clarkson a “choppy look.““At the very end, I decided to give a slight bend for some movement using a1.5-inch Hot Tools Curling Iron,” Ramos explains.He finished off the look with a bit of theRobert Ramos Texture Pasteon her ends and theRobert Ramos Styling Sprayall over to lock it in.
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Once he prepped the hair with theEleven Miracle Hair Treatment, Ramos blew it out straight using a large boar bristle brush for a smooth finish and slight volume. Then he flat ironed and began clipping in two different lengths of hair extensions which give Clarkson a “choppy look.”
“At the very end, I decided to give a slight bend for some movement using a1.5-inch Hot Tools Curling Iron,” Ramos explains.
He finished off the look with a bit of theRobert Ramos Texture Pasteon her ends and theRobert Ramos Styling Sprayall over to lock it in.
15of 18Week One: The Final LookRobert RamosWhen it all came together, both Ramos and Clarkson loved how “effortlessly cool” this glam rocker style felt.
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When it all came together, both Ramos and Clarkson loved how “effortlessly cool” this glam rocker style felt.
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“The outfit plays a big part in what the hair will look like,” Ramos tells PEOPLE. “It’s a team effort. Kelly’s stylistCandice Lambert McAndrewspicks the dress and then makeup artist Gloria Elias-Foeillet and myself discuss what the look should be. We all take each other’s ideas into consideration.”
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18of 18Week One: The Final Lookrobert ramosWorking at a “super quick pace,” Ramos completed Clarkson’s rocker hairstyle in just about 45 minutes. “I love that she looks beautiful and super cool,” he says. “She was excited when she saw the finished result.”
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Working at a “super quick pace,” Ramos completed Clarkson’s rocker hairstyle in just about 45 minutes. “I love that she looks beautiful and super cool,” he says. “She was excited when she saw the finished result.”
source: people.com
