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Hairstyle File: Ledisi

Hairstyle File: Ledisi
By Essence · Updated October 28, 2020
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2003: Simple Style

Before growing her lovely locs, Ledisi wore her hair in a simple, sleek ponytail like the one she sported at the California Music Awards.

Hairstyle File: Ledisi
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2006: Newly Natural

Ledisi began growing her locs shortly before releasing her third album and looked adorable as a new natural. She showed off her lovely style at the 2006 ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Awards.

Hairstyle File: Ledisi
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2007: Mocha Hue

Ledisi updated her natural hair with a rich, chocolate brown hair color at the 38th Annual Songwriters Hall of Fame Ceremony.

Hairstyle File: Ledisi
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2008: On the Grow

Ledisi’s locs started gaining length and the singer began experimenting with various styles like this cute, curly asymmetric style at the 2008 MusiCares Person of the Year Gala.

Hairstyle File: Ledisi
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2010: Go for the Bold

At the Society of Singers Annual Tribute Gala, Ledisi flaunted her new red hot hue, along with newly cut bangs and stunning spirals.

Hairstyle File: Ledisi
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2011: Two-Toned Tresses

Ledisi walked the red carpet at the 2011 Grammy Awards sporting a dramatic, two-toned up-do. We’re loving the sharp contrast between her crimson and jet black locs.

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2011: Let it Flow

Ledisi let her long locs loose during a soul-stirring stage performance at the Vail Soul Music Fest. Her rich red color is vibrantly splendid!

Hairstyle File: Ledisi
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2011: High Style

Ledisi’s signature style is her famous curly loc up-do which she wears with a smile at the 2011 BET Awards.

Hairstyle File: Ledisi
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2011: Full Force Glam

As Ledisi’s hair grows longer and longer, it’s easy to see how full her chic up-do is getting! At the VH1 Divas Live event, her curly bang was full and luscious.

Hairstyle File: Ledisi
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2012: Red Carpet Winner

Ledisi stepped out at the Grammy Awards sporting her trademark crimson curly loc’d updo.

Hairstyle File: Ledisi
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2012: New Wave

Ledisi let down her hair at the BET Honors where she sported a wavy, asymmetric loc’d bob.

Hairstyle File: Ledisi
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2012: Signature Style

We never tire of seeing Ledisi in her signature loc’d updo, which she wore at the NACCP Image Awards.

Hairstyle File: Ledisi
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2012: Crimson Delight

Ledisi flaunted long, shiny locs during a visit to the New York Stock Exchange in honor of the 2012 ESSENCE Music Festival.



Check out more of Ledisi’s fierce hairstyles during her live appearance at the 2012 ESSENCE Music Festival! Get your tickets now!

Hairstyle File: Ledisi