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3 min read. Found a question today is leela james hair real? That soulful voice of Leela James is so full of life and her hair is also full of natural locks. Yes, her hair is real. She states that she never relaxed her hair and have been natural all her life. Read the interview below from Essence.com:
Oct 29, 2020 · By Tia Williams ·Updated October 29, 2020. We’ve always been huge fans of R&B singer Leela James’ gritty, rich voice and her beyond-soulful albums, “A Change is Gonna Come” and “Let’s Do it...
- On Her Hair Story…
- On Her Current Routine…
- On Achieving Her Huge and Fierce ‘Fro…
- “On Achieving Her chunkier, More Defined styles…
- On Straight styles…
- On Protecting Her Hair at Night…
- On Adding Pieces For Length Or Volume…
- On Being Natural…
- On Helping Others Embrace Their Natural Hair…
- On Her Inspiration For ‘My Soul’…
“I’ve never had a relaxer. I’ve pretty much worn my hair braided, pressed and curled, or in natural ‘out’ styles my entire life. If you were to bump into me on a regular day, I’d probably be in cornrows, box braids, plaits… you know, Poetic Justice-esque.”
“I wash, condition, deep condition and style every couple of weeks. I’m not married to any particular line or brand of products—I just use whatever is on hand. When I go to the salon, they use their products, and when I’m at home, I use whatever is in arm’s reach. “I usually wash and condition in the shower, but I’ve been known to flip my hair over...
“On wash day, I apply a leave-in conditioner and create 5 or 6 braids or plaits. I braid on damp hair and allow it to air-dry. Once it’s fully dry, I take the braids down, comb them, and then tease it out using a pick or a wide-toothed comb. Sometimes I’ll lightly blow it out with a dryer, but that’s really it! In between styling sessions, I dampen...
It’s almost the same routine. The major difference is that I braid my wet hair (instead of damp”>, and take them down before they have time to fully dry and set. This creates a tighter curl pattern, but as you tease it out, it loosens up a bit. “When I’m on the road, it’s pretty much the same thing. I plait it up, or do nothing and go. I don’t real...
“My mother presses my hair and she uses old school pomades and/or a light grease. Very simple. It’s always fun to switch it up from time to time.”
“Most nights I dampen it a bit with water, apply a little leave-in conditioner and re-braid. I sleep in a silk or satin scarf as well. Other nights, I don’t do anything!”
“I do, occasionally. But a girl can’t disclose all of her secrets! Some things need to be left to curiosity. Plus, it ain’t none of y’alls business, LOL!”
“It’s easy and you don’t really have to worry about hardcore maintenance (like hot curling it every day, or trying to keep it straight”>.”
“I think it should be ‘to each his own’. I really do. Whatever you feel most comfortable doing…do just that. There is no right or wrong way to wear YOUR hair, or do you. If you want to wear your hair weaved up, if you want to wear your hair natural, if you want to cut it off or shave it bald…whatever! Do whatever you want to do, because there are n...
“My inspiration is pretty much myself and my personal experiences leading up to the release of this album from the first album. I was involved in ‘My Soul’ from the beginning to the end, and the journey in transitioning from one label to another, and switching management, really played a factor in how I wanted to go about the whole recording proces...
Jul 19, 2010 · Natural Hair Celebrity- Leela James. The gorgeous R&B singer/songwriter, Leela James, is a true diva. She has a new album, My Soul, that was released in May 2010. Her sultry ballads and soulful lyrics have brought her much deserved acclaim around the world, but it’s her hair that won her iconic status in the curly world!
Dec 4, 2013 · Leela James is more then the girl with the big hair and soulful voice. Ms. James is a artist who has traveled the world and has gained respect at the same time. Four albums deep in the game...
Jul 16, 2010 · Finally caught up with her! Sorry for the delay :-)The gorgeous and talented R&B singer Leela James is On the Couch! She dished on her new album, My Soul, released on May 25, 2010, and of course on that HUGE and ridiculously fly mane of hers. Tune in Monday morn for the exclusive-- you'll also be able to
We recently chatted with the former R&B Divas star to get the scoop on her hair care tips, mommy duties, and the next phase of her career. Check out our latest Naturally Glam feature with the one and only Leela James!
