Tales of a drag queen’s hair - BBC Stories

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Channel: BBC Stories · 2017 · People & Blogs

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Drag queens are famed for their extravagant features - dramatic make-up and big hair. A hairstyle has a huge impact on someone's appearance, and an artist's choice of hair plays a big part in creating a memorable image and act. 
Four drag queen's have shared what their wigs mean to them, and how their hair has shaped, and been shaped by, their drag career.
Every queen has a unique look, and every wig has a story.
Produced by: Naomi Pallas and Vickie Biggs
Filmed by: Ollie Craig
Edited by: Lucy Green and Sarah Hosny