Queen Latifah is a rapper, actress, entrepreneur and a serious (hair) style star. Whether she’s on the set of a film, walking a red carpet, or taking the stage to perform one of her many hit records, the “Ladies First” artist always brings her best.
Although hairstyles have changed over the decades, Latifah has never disappointed. She doesn’t follow the trends — she sets them and gives us a reason to ask our stylist to make us look like Latifah.
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If you don’t believe us, see for yourself as you check out some of our all-time favorite styles the multi-hyphenate star has worn.
2024 Met Gala
This asymmetrical style with flower braid is the perfect interpretation of the Garden of Time theme at the 2024 Met Gala.
2024 NAACP Image Awards
The queen looks regal wearing a braided bun at the 2024 NAACP Image Awards in Los Angeles.
“The Equalizer”
These long, dark locks look so luxurious on Latifah’s character, Robyn McCall, in a 2024 episode of her hit CBS show, “The Equalizer.”
1989 New York City
Don’t get it twisted, Latifah has always had style, as you can see in this picture taken in 1989 in New York City.
2009 People’s Choice Awards
Latifah’s side-swept locks are an elegant look to host the 2009 People’s Choice Awards in Los Angeles.
“The Equalizer”
Kicking butt, taking names and looking fly, Latifah rocks a long ponytail in an episode of “The Equalizer.”
1999 Book Signing
If you were around in the late 1990s, we don’t even have to tell you that this high ponytail Latifah is wearing for a book signing in Chicago in 1999 is everything.
2016 Chrysalis Butterfly Ball
Latifah opts for a classic updo at the Chrysalis Butterfly Ball in 2016.
2015 Emmy After Party
We’re loving the soft waves of Latifah’s shoulder-length bob at an Emmy after party in 2015.
1990 - Ladies First
Long-time Latifah fans know and love the way she could rock a hat like the one she’s wearing here circa 1990.
2016 Screen Actors Guild Awards
This beautiful bun on the red carpet at the Screen Actors Guild Awards in 2016 gives us a playful peek at the “U.N.I.T.Y” rapper’s tattoo.
2013 Black Girls Rock
The rapper is serving rock and roll glam on the BET Black Girl’s Rock red carpet in 2013.
2007 People’s Choice Awards
We’re crazy about the curls framing Latifah’s face at the People’s Choice Awards in 2007.
2005 Hurricane Katrina Relief Telethon
Latifah opts for beautiful braids for a BET Hurricane Katrina relief telethon in 2005.
2003 “Bringing Down the House” Premiere
Ok, we know this technically isn’t a hair look, but we still love Latifah’s hat and scarf for the Hollywood premiere of “Bringing Down the House” in 2003.
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