Leona Lewis’ secret health issue triggered major decision about her hairstyle
X Factor star Leona Lewis is best known for dominating the charts with her vocal ability, but she opened up on health discovery that meant her curly hair was under threat13:18, 03 Apr 2025Leona Lewis opened up on a secret health battle that made her change her hair.Former X Factor winner Leona, who is celebrating her 40th birthday today (April 3), has been popping up on TV in recent years, most recently when she joined The Masked Singer as a panellist back in 2023. Her glamorous looks have also left viewers in awe of her beauty.Article continues belowBut while Leona was dominating the charts with her standout vocal talent, she was secretly battling a hidden illness. The condition became so prominent that the star had to make a decision on treatment to avoid losing her luscious locks.When the Forgive Me singer burst onto the music scene in 2006, Leona’s hair was an iconic feature of the singer’s look. She admitted that she was surprised at how many performers had straight hair – which only made her stand out in the industry even further, resulting in her straightening her hair to fit in.Leona started to straighten her hair when she first emerged on the scene(Image: More