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31 Celeb Coifs That Prove Felicia Leatherwood Is Hollywood's Hottest Natural Hairstylist

Issa Rae, Yvonne Orji and more count on the stylist for looks that truly slay.
31 Celeb Coifs That Prove Felicia Leatherwood Is Hollywood's Hottest Natural Hairstylist
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By Nikki Brown · Updated October 26, 2020

Felicia Leatherwood is a treasured gem in Hollywood and in the world of hair. The stylist, who is also a natural hair educator and speaker, has caressed the crowns of some of Hollywood’s most prized talent, including Ava Duvernay and Issa Rae.

Whether it’s styling locs into crowns or turning natural textures into elegant upsweeps, Leatherwood is the Queen of creating fierce red carpet looks.

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Need proof? Look back at some of her fiercest slays below and check out her Instagram (@lovingyourhair) for more hair inspo and goals.

01
Gorgeous Goddess

This massive goddess braid crowned Issa Rae’s head beautifully at the 2016 Urbanworld Festival.

31 Celeb Coifs That Prove Felicia Leatherwood Is Hollywood's Hottest Natural Hairstylist
Kris Connor
02
Cutesy Updo

Yvonne Orji, who plays ‘Molly’ on HBO’s Insecure, is everyone’s best friend in their head. This look perfectly captures her fun and confident personality.

31 Celeb Coifs That Prove Felicia Leatherwood Is Hollywood's Hottest Natural Hairstylist
Jerod Harris
03
Twisted Tresses

This pulled back look, accented by a twisted bang and low bun, shows off Simone Missick’s striking features.

31 Celeb Coifs That Prove Felicia Leatherwood Is Hollywood's Hottest Natural Hairstylist
Allen Berezovsky
04
Old Hollywood Glamour

Teyonah Parris sported a classic look to the 7th Annual African American Film Critics Association Awards.

31 Celeb Coifs That Prove Felicia Leatherwood Is Hollywood's Hottest Natural Hairstylist
Unique Nicole
05
Cornrowed Coils

Jilly from Philly sported this fun look to the red carpet premiere of Why Did I Get Married?.

31 Celeb Coifs That Prove Felicia Leatherwood Is Hollywood's Hottest Natural Hairstylist
Marcel Thomas
06
Twisted Bangs

Yara Shahidi rocked this cute twisted updo to the 47th annual NAACP Image Awards.

31 Celeb Coifs That Prove Felicia Leatherwood Is Hollywood's Hottest Natural Hairstylist
Jeffrey Mayer
07
Voluminous Crown

Teyonah Parris glowed at the 7th Annual ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood event with a style that serves major volume.

31 Celeb Coifs That Prove Felicia Leatherwood Is Hollywood's Hottest Natural Hairstylist
Jason LaVeris
08
Cropped Coils

Mad Men actress Sola Bamis sported this chic natural look to the 22nd annual Screen Actors Guild Awards.

31 Celeb Coifs That Prove Felicia Leatherwood Is Hollywood's Hottest Natural Hairstylist
Steve Granitz
09
Elegant Mohawk

This bold and beautiful look was created on naturalista Teyonah Parris for the 19th annual Screen Actors Guild Awards.

31 Celeb Coifs That Prove Felicia Leatherwood Is Hollywood's Hottest Natural Hairstylist
Alberto E. Rodriguez
10
High Volume Pony

Yara Shahidi served a look that used extensions to add volume and length for the 2016 Nickelodeon Kids Choice Awards.

31 Celeb Coifs That Prove Felicia Leatherwood Is Hollywood's Hottest Natural Hairstylist
Jeff Kravitz
11
Textured Bun

We loved the brown textured bun Issa Rae sported to an Emmy Awards reception.

31 Celeb Coifs That Prove Felicia Leatherwood Is Hollywood's Hottest Natural Hairstylist
Michael Tran
12
Classic Coils

Simone Missick gives us lots of body and and volume at a panel during the 2016 Comic Con Festival.

31 Celeb Coifs That Prove Felicia Leatherwood Is Hollywood's Hottest Natural Hairstylist
Dave Mangels
13
Textured Bun

Yara Shahidi brings simple elegance to this look Leatherwood created for the 33rd annual PaleyFest.

31 Celeb Coifs That Prove Felicia Leatherwood Is Hollywood's Hottest Natural Hairstylist
Amanda Edwards
14
Textured Cornrows

Issa rocked side cornrows with a tousled, textured pompadour to the Insecure premiere.

31 Celeb Coifs That Prove Felicia Leatherwood Is Hollywood's Hottest Natural Hairstylist
Jason LaVeris
15
Brown Bombshell

Yvonne Orji slayed in tousled tresses with brown highlights at the Insecure premiere.

31 Celeb Coifs That Prove Felicia Leatherwood Is Hollywood's Hottest Natural Hairstylist
Barry King
16
Looped Locs

Felicia created this simple and sophisticated look on power woman Ava DuVernay for the screening of Queen Sugar at the 2016 Essence Fest.

31 Celeb Coifs That Prove Felicia Leatherwood Is Hollywood's Hottest Natural Hairstylist
Josh Brasted
17
Pins N’ Curls

This fun and playful look matches the bubbly personality of American Girl actress Idara Victor.

31 Celeb Coifs That Prove Felicia Leatherwood Is Hollywood's Hottest Natural Hairstylist
Rodin Eckenroth
18
Textured Twists

Issa Rae rocked lots of body and texture to The Hollywood Reporter Power 100 Women in Hollywood Breakfast.

31 Celeb Coifs That Prove Felicia Leatherwood Is Hollywood's Hottest Natural Hairstylist
Kevin Winter
19
Fish Tail Cornrows

Felicia created this look on Disney darling Skai Jackson for the premiere of Space Between Us.

31 Celeb Coifs That Prove Felicia Leatherwood Is Hollywood's Hottest Natural Hairstylist
Getty Images
20
Hot Cross Buns

Office Christmas Party actress Da’Vine Randolph sported this voluminous bun to the red carpet premiere of the film.

31 Celeb Coifs That Prove Felicia Leatherwood Is Hollywood's Hottest Natural Hairstylist
Steve Granitz
21
Braided Glory

A slight spin on the goddess braid, Felicia took this look on Issa Rae to new heights by turning the braid into a bun for the 2017 Golden Globes.

31 Celeb Coifs That Prove Felicia Leatherwood Is Hollywood's Hottest Natural Hairstylist
Michael Kovac
22
Sleek Twists

Issa Rae rocked a twisted mohawk with cornrow compliments to the Ebony Power 100 ceremony.

31 Celeb Coifs That Prove Felicia Leatherwood Is Hollywood's Hottest Natural Hairstylist
Paul Archuleta
23
Terrific Twists

Actress Kellee Stewart rocked this chic look by Felicia to The Hollywood Reporter’s Women in Entertainment Breakfast.

31 Celeb Coifs That Prove Felicia Leatherwood Is Hollywood's Hottest Natural Hairstylist
Kevin Winter
24
Goldi Locs

For NBC’s 2017 Summer TCAs, Felicia styled Essence Atkins’ golden goddess locs (installed by Dr. Kari Williams) into a sophisticated side swoop. 

31 Celeb Coifs That Prove Felicia Leatherwood Is Hollywood's Hottest Natural Hairstylist
Jason LaVeris
25
Tiny Tendrils

Leatherwood styled Issa Rae’s hair into this easy half-up, half-down hairstyle for the 2017 MTV Movie and TV Awards.

31 Celeb Coifs That Prove Felicia Leatherwood Is Hollywood's Hottest Natural Hairstylist
Jason LaVeris
26
The Bun & Braid Combo

We could barely take our eyes off this unique braided ‘do, worn by the multi-talented Issa Rae at the 2017 BET Awards. 

31 Celeb Coifs That Prove Felicia Leatherwood Is Hollywood's Hottest Natural Hairstylist
Jason LaVeris
27
Sophisticated Updo

Skai Jackson enlisted the help of her go-to stylist for these regal ‘do at the 2017 Kids Choice Awards. 

31 Celeb Coifs That Prove Felicia Leatherwood Is Hollywood's Hottest Natural Hairstylist
Kevin Mazur
28
Braided Updo

This Is Us star Susan Kelechi Watson looked like a queen in this beautiful updo at NBC’s summer TCAs. 

31 Celeb Coifs That Prove Felicia Leatherwood Is Hollywood's Hottest Natural Hairstylist
JB Lacroix
29
Beautycon Braid

For the 2017 Los Angeles edition of Beautycon, Leatherwood created this beautiful braided headband for Skai Jackson. 

31 Celeb Coifs That Prove Felicia Leatherwood Is Hollywood's Hottest Natural Hairstylist
Jason LaVeris
30
Curly Bangs

Issa Rae’s bouncy curls stole the show at Black Girls Rock! 2017. 

31 Celeb Coifs That Prove Felicia Leatherwood Is Hollywood's Hottest Natural Hairstylist
AJT
31
The Ultimate Side Ponytail

Essence Atkins’ honey blonde ponytail gave her a fresh-faced vibe at NBC’s summer TCAs. 

31 Celeb Coifs That Prove Felicia Leatherwood Is Hollywood's Hottest Natural Hairstylist
Gregg DeGuire
TOPICS:  Celebrity Hairstyles Issa Rae