AOL Blackvoices: It takes a lot more than just a great voice to survive in the music business nowadays, and singer Shontelle has nailed it. The R&B songstress, who frequently rocks her locks long and sleek, shared what she loves most about her hair. Her fave rave? It’s speed! “I love that It grows really fast so I don’t have to worry about cutting it or experimenting gone awry,” says Shontelle.

While many celebs travel with a glam squad to keep their hair tight, Shontelle keeps things low maintenance when on the road. “If it were up to me, I would probably always look like I just went surfing or swimming,” says the Bajan beauty, “but in front the camera and on stage, it has to be all pretty and sleek and well done, so it is a real challenge for me on the road. I rock ponytails, natural waves or bone-straight styles a lot for this reason.”

While many women tend to stick with one look that works best for them, Shontelle isn’t afraid of switching it up every once in a while. “My hair has been long, short, wavy, light brown, almost blond, jet black — you name it, I’ve probably tried it,” she say. “Braids, weaves, wigs of all kinds. Fringes, bangs, shags, layers, no layers. Highlights, lowlights, all kinds of colors.”

Even with a range of styles under her belt, her signature is a sleek pony. “A high ponytail makes me feel like I’m about to hit the catwalk or hop into a spandex suit and save a city!”

To get Shontelle’s style, try some of her go-to products like: Organic Root Stimulator Olive Oil Nourishing Sheen Spray ($4.79, Target Stores), Bed Head Styling Superficial Smoothing Liquid for Shiny and Silky Hair ($24.50, drugstore.com), or Bumble and Bumble Styling Creme ($24, bumbleandbumble.com).

In a recent exclusive Singersroom interview, Shontelle sat down to share with everyone about her style evolution as an artist, love for sequin and Fashion Week favorites.

Surviving Fashion Week… “I am officially fashion weak with an ‘a.’ (laughs) I was literally in London doing promo, flew right back to New York, hopped right off the plane and walked right into Alexander Wang. It was really exciting because I got to be the guest of John Dempsey the president of MAC [Cosmetics]. That was so much fun! Some of my favorite shows were G Star, they were awesome! Alice + Olivia, Cynthia Steffe was really good too. So many shows, but I think Alexander Wang tops it for me. That collection is amazing.”

Favorite Arrives… “Fall is my favorite, favorite fashion season because you have so much more to work with. You know, because it’s not hot but it’s not cold yet. So you can layer and all the fun boots are starting to come out. So my favorite things for fall, right now is leggings. I’m a leggings girl. Leggings are back and they’re not going anywhere for a while. Leggings are a staple for me. I’m also noticing the peep toe wedges which I really love.

Of course, I already had to pick up a pair for myself. And then the thigh high boots always make a comeback in the fall so I got those Chanel [boots]. They’re so ridiculous! They literally go right under my butt cheek. So those are some of my favorite trends right now. Leather and sequins are really big for fall. Like leggings are really in and they’re using the lighter side of leather like tans, camels and lighter browns.”

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