How do drag queens keep their wigs on?

Most drag queens keep their wigs by using heavy-duty tape around the head to scrape back and snatch the face. Drag is also a subculture in the LGBTQ+ community.

Drag clothing typically involves exaggerated masculinity, femininity, or other forms of gender expression. It may involve wearing clothes normally worn by the opposite sex including wigs and makeup.

In the early 20th century, drag began to flourish with minstrel shows and vaudeville. William Dorsey Swann was the first person to call himself the “queen of drag”.

The term Drag originated in 19th-century British theatre slang and was used to describe men wearing women’s clothing. In the United States, early examples of drag clothing can be found in gold rush saloons in California.

Drag is used to challenge traditional gender norms whilst exploring one’s own gender identity.

On stage and screen, the actor-playwright-screenwriter-producer Tyler Perry has also included his drag character of Madea in some of his most noted productions.