Every Wig Queen Latifah Wore on STAR

Compared to other pieces in Carlotta's arsenal, this ball of fiery tresses is conservative -- perfect for yanking off the head and throwing during a breathtaking gospel run at church.

An elegant yet intimidating ocean of flames, rippling with power.

Carlotta has on a smoky, graceful wig in "Code of Silence" -- a sophisticated number just right for meeting royalty like Gladys Knight, who appeared in the episode.

90s R&B realness.

Latifah looks exactly like a grown-up version of Khadijah James, the magazine editor Latifah played on Fox's sitcom Living Single, which followed a squad of young career women in Brooklyn.

Carlotta has some next-level, amusement park thrill ride wigs in her collection, but this stylish statement is perfect for casual outings like a Friday night at Applebee's.

A wig that announces, "I'm ready for battle whether by land or by sea."

A severe bob for when Carlotta has to channel Cruella.

Here's Carlotta looking like that extremely cool middle school Mom who'll keep the wings and orange soda coming on sleepover night.

Carlotta sings the blues in this enchanting mane and it's appropriate too: this is the episode in which Star wants to fire her as a manager and it was revealed that Carlotta helped Jahil fake his death.

Evoking Southern, no-nonsense charm.

One of the many toys inside Carlotta's private storage space that Star, Simone and Alex discovered, this wig, Carlotta told her enchanted listeners, was to "Scare the hell out of a bitch. Who coming for you wearing this?" No one Carlotta. Not one. And that seems like a perfectly sound investment.

Carlotta's round-the-way girl ponytail here is from Latifah's performance of "Gooder Than a Mother" in Season 1, when Latifah did what fans haven't seen her do in a long while: rap. Her last hip-hop album was in 2009 and before that, the more memorable Black Reign in 1993. Guess she didn't have time for it, appearing in dozens of films, getting a Golden Globe and an Oscar nom for Chicago, hosting a talk show and winning an Emmy for Bessie.

The Manicured Nest.

A crimson ombre rug is good for quiet fireside Bible reading.

Ah, The Hulk. This inspired mullet oozes with pro wrestler or superhero confidence, and certainly helps motorists see Carlotta at night.

From Season 2's "May the Best Manager Win," Carlotta presides in a chic business bob.

Short and sassy!

Carlotta donned this elegant asymmetrical piece when she met Lucious and Cookie in Las Vegas in Empire's Season 4 premiere. And what a spectacular choice this luxurious load of locks was, suggesting movement, refinement and, possibly, a tiny weapon discreetly tucked within.