Queen Latifah’s Best Hair Looks Through the Years
Queen Latifah isn’t just a rapper, actress and entrepreneur, she’s also a style star who has never had a bad hair day. 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. There’s a reason why so many stars were fanning out when they spotted her at the 2026 Golden Globes!
Latifah keeps her hair game on point with the help of her long-time stylist, Iasia Merriweather, who makes sure the Queen steps out with her edges laid and her ends trimmed.
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.
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.
2025 – Women in Cinema
Latifah opted for a chic ponytail with a side part during an appearance at the Women in Cinema event at the Red Sea International Film Festival in Saudi Arabia in December 2025.
2025 – Out And About in California
Latifah was spotted out and about in West Hollywood in May 2025 wearing a beautiful braided style.
2025 – New York Fashion Week
Latifah took in the Thom Browne runway show during New York Fashion Week in February 2025 looking gorgeous in an all-white ensemble and her hair styled in a playful half-up top knot.
2025 – J Hud Tunnel Walk
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The Queen lit up the tunnel at The Jennifer Hudson Show with gorgeous, flowing locs before an October 2025 appearance.
“She has never had a bad hair day in her life 
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2024 Met Gala
This asymmetrical style with flower braid was the perfect interpretation of the Garden of Time theme at the 2024 Met Gala.
2024 NAACP Image Awards
The Queen looked regal wearing a braided bun at the 2024 NAACP Image Awards in Los Angeles.
“The Equalizer”
These long, dark locks looked 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.
