Wigging Out: The Ultimate Drag Queen Hairstyles Blog

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By Akshita

These Drag Queen Hairstyles will steal away your heart. Full of personality and creativity, these are some of the most intriguing hairstyles to exist. We understand that many people have questions and assumptions when it comes to the drag community. So, before we dive into the hair-styling, let us have a brief about the drag queens and the drag race.

Drag is an influential and progressive art form that at its very nature challenges the false notion of a rigid gender binary. Like any other art form it is malleable to suit the needs of the performer and audience. The same performer one night that serves a more adult crowd can easily switch gears and be more than capable of reading stories to children. Drag queens are mostly male performers, who are usually a part of LGBTQ+ community. They dress up and style themselves to imitate exaggerated gender roles in order to entertain.

The drag style is characterized by exaggerated hairstyles, mostly wigs, loud and edgy makeup and fancy demeanor. Here are some amazing drag queen hairstyles that are very unique. Some of these are inspired by Ru Pauls drag race but the possibility of experimentation with these hairstyles remains endless.

1. Prominent S Wave Curls

These are some very prominent S curls or S waves. This Champaign pink hair colour is very feminine and looks great with the bright pink makeup.

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Instagram @gracemakeupartist

2. Massive Diva Curls

This wig has a ton of volume. I’m assuming that a lot of backcombing goes into this hairstyle which gives it the mass and puffiness. Adding to all these things, the curls look great.

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Instagram @arrietty.1

3. Drag Queen Barbie Waves

Barbie is trending at the top after the release of the live action movie. These mermaid locks are adorable with a center parting. Pink highlights on the blonde hair looks very stylish. This hairstyle is doable on natural hair as well.

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Instagram @thedominink

4. Wave Blades

This is a very edgy hairstyle if you ask me. It’s clearly a wig but looks like something straight out of the future. I specially like the orange water drop details.

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Instagram @kam_hugh

5. Barbie Inspired Drag Queen Pixie

This one is for the drag queen who have short hair. This pixie haircut is styled by curling the center top part and rest of the side hair is combed back in a neat sleek style.

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Instagram @itsstarlet

6. Dripping In Perl

This is a perfect example of exaggerated hair styling but it looks fantastic. It’s clearly not an everyday hairstyle but one for performance purpose. The beautiful locks in place of bangs are very creative.

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Instagram @janedont.jpg

7. Big, Blonde and Beautiful

This hairstyle is giving me vintage vibe. The perfect blonde shade with the perfect 70s blowout waves. What else could you ask for.

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Instagram @thejordynhorowitz

8. Boxer Braids

These boxer braids are pink, but feel free to add some creativity. You can have your own colour in the braids. Drag hair styling is all about creativity so unleash your inner artist.

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Instagram @keiona____

9. El Mechón

The lock, this hairdo is all about locks. Even though this one in particular is a wig, but the hairstyle is doable on natural hair as well. If you want to have the same look, feel free to add the white highlights on dark hair.

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Instagram @aura_eternal

10. Tinsel Wig Drag Queen Hairstyles

Told you, drag hairstyles are all about creativity. This hairstyle is a wig made out of party tinsel. It doesn’t only look very unique but would also give your entire look an instant hype.

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Instagram @imstylewigs

11. Goldilocks

Goldilocks is a fairy for kids, since drag queens are extremely versatile and can handle audience of all age groups, this fairy inspiration just sits right. This wig is a blonde combination of curls and locks with the mandatory volume.

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Instagram @bluhydrangea_

12. Swirly Space-buns

This is a drag queen’s take on the usual space buns. Instead of a sourdough looking bun, these space-buns look more like cinnamon rolls. I’s specially in love with the glitter and gemstones that make this wig look very glamorous.

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Instagram @bluhydrangea_

13. Wavy Beehive

This beehive hairstyle has to be one of the most elegant looking beehive hairstyles. The shine of this wig proves it’s good quality and looks adorable with the copper makeup.

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Instagram @vespi__

14. Mars Attack

The theme of this wig is, Mars Attack, which makes it necessary to look futuristic. The massive beehive looking bump and futuristic curls make it look very cool.

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Instagram @kam_hugh

15. Ultimate Princess

This wig has a bunch of waves and dimension but somehow manages to look very delicate and feminine. It’s giving a royal vibe for which this could easily become an ultimate princess hairstyle.

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Instagram @kam_hugh

16. Curly Girly

This wig is a little basic but remains to be among the evergreen drag queen hairstyles. The curls and volume make it an appropriate choice for many fancy drag queens.

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Instagram @jimbothedragclown

17. Anti Gravity Locks

This wig’s hairstyle, defeats the gravity, or at least looks like it is defeating gravity. Instead of locks falling on the neck, they are rising up. This gives a very futuristic look to the hairstyle.

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Instagram @jimbothedragclown

18. Ru Paul Inspired Puffy Pony

This puffy ponytail is inspired by the iconic Ru Paul, from the Ru Paul’s drag race. The amount of curls, carrying the weight of the glamour is insane.

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Instagram @rupaul_daily

19. Side Swept Locks

The Side swept locks is an iconic drag hairstyle, popularized by Ru Paul. This hairstyle has a ton of volume, leaning on one side of the head.

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Instagram @rupaul_daily

20. Futuristic Spikes

This spiky wig has many flat and tall spikes with pointy ends, emerging from the waves. The dark hair colour of this wig makes it look even more solid and futuristic. This hairstyle can fit the mars attack theme.

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Instagram @therowanruthless

21. Platinum Blonde Push-back

This is a classic drag hairstyle that never gets old. It fits every criteria of drag queen hairstyles. There is volume, there are curls, it’s huge and looks perfect. This push back hairstyle remains evergreen.

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Instagram @chaneldiorqueen

22. Bow Top Bun

These retro looking bob cut looks pretty ordinary, however, the bow looking top bun is what makes it unique. You can try this similar bow bun with any length of hair and add waves or curls based on your choice.

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Instagram @themissliza

23. Swirly Bun with Bangs

This swirly bun can also be categorized as a beehive, considering its size. Added to this bun the bangs look great, you can also substitute these feathered bangs with any other type of bangs that you like.

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Instagram @thatbitchjewels

24. Wave Crown

Introducing to you, the wave crown. It looks like a massive wave, which technically it is. It’s giving an empowering vibe which makes it appropriate to be called a crown.

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Instagram @beau_degas

25. Virgo Beehive

It’s only fair to call this a Virgo beehive because this beehive bun looks amazing on its own. But the name comes from the Virgo symbol that sits on the top.

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Instagram @beau_degas

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