How To Wear A Drag Queen Wig

Step 1: The Wig Cap

There are three basic kinds of wigs. There's the standard cap-which is the least expensive. Because it's machine sewed, it can look a little like Barbie's hair. Next is the capless wig. Basically, it's like rows of extensions with wide gaps in between. Finally… monofilament caps. Expensive? Naturally! Especially if you go for human hair instead of synthetic.

Step 2: Size Matters

To figure out your wig cap size, measure three ways. First, from ear to ear. Next, from hairline to nape of neck. Finally, all the way around your head from ear to ear.

Step 3: Determine Your Style

For round faces, choose wigs with height. Avoid styles that widen your face. Pick styles with wispy sides to hide your cheeks and narrow your face. For square faces, you will also need height. Avoid widening your face with wide hairstyles-duh. But do choose a curly or wavy texture. Oval faces look great in any style-just like me!

Step 4: Color Me Fine

Pick a shade close to your natural color. Match your brows to your wig, and keep your skin tone in mind. It all needs to blend.

Step 5: Get Your Hair On

Place your wig on from front to back. Bend forward and do the Charlie's Angels hair flip. Pull down the front so that it just covers your hairline. Then pull down your wig at the sides of your ears.

Step 6: Lock It Down

Hide a few bobby pins on the side and the back of your wig to feel secure…