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Home · Hair

Hairstyle File: Ledisi's Lovely Locs

As the soulful singer gears up for her month-long "Truth" tour (starting April 16), we're swooning over her gorgeous hair. Check out some of her prettiest styles here.
By · Updated October 27, 2020
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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’s Lovely Locs
02
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’s Lovely Locs
03
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’s Lovely Locs
04
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’s Lovely Locs
05
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.

Hairstyle File: Ledisi’s Lovely Locs
06
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’s Lovely Locs
07
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’s Lovely Locs
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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’s Lovely Locs
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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’s Lovely Locs
10
2012: New Wave

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

Hairstyle File: Ledisi’s Lovely Locs
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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’s Lovely Locs
12
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’s Lovely Locs
13
2013: Naturally Gorgeous

Ledisi never fails to deliver an intricately beautiful natural look. Here, her locs look regal and chic in two rolls at the crown of her head.

Hairstyle File: Ledisi’s Lovely Locs
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2013: Double Play

Ledisi rocks two-toned locks to Essence Magazine’s 5th Annual Black Women In Music Event at 1 OAK in West Hollywood, California.

Hairstyle File: Ledisi’s Lovely Locs
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15
2014: Up and Away

In a style that almost resembles a pompadour, Ledisi looks radiant and colorful at the 45th NAACP Image Awards.

Hairstyle File: Ledisi’s Lovely Locs
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2014: Crowning Glory

A loc top knot looks chic at the Lexus Versus and Flow Live.

Hairstyle File: Ledisi’s Lovely Locs
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