10 Makeup Techniques Drag Queens Need To Change

By · Updated on September 15, 2015


Hi drag queens! Do you want to be less basic? Well, today’s you’re lucky day! Seattle drag queen James Majesty is here to give 10 tips for you less-experienced queens to help you improve your makeup and learn to be a more authentic you!

Here’s an outline of his tips:

  1. Be original
  2. Cover your beard
  3. Don’t make yourself look fat with contour
  4. Use highlight
  5. Put blush between your contour and your highlight
  6. Paint on boobs
  7. Blend your hair line
  8. Fade your lip color with liner
  9. Arch your eyebrows
  10. Don’t put highlight over your brow

Do you agree or disagree with James’ tips? Leave a comment below and let us know!

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