How to Choose Your First Drag Wig

Shopping for your first drag wig should be fun! But between lace fronts, density, teasing, and all those gorgeous colors, it helps to know what you're ordering.

I’ve been doing drag since the late ’90s, and my very first drag wig was a little Shake-n-Go ginger bob given to me by a friend. The photo you see here is the earliest photo I have of myself in drag, wearing that very wig!

Since then, I’ve learned a thing or two about getting hair to do what I want. That experience is a big part of why I created Wig Takeout.  So pull up a chair, darlin’. Let’s find you some hair!

Lace front or hard front?

The first thing to consider is how you want your hairline to look and how you like to get ready.

A lace front wig has a thin netting along the front, allowing for a more natural-looking transition between your skin and the hair. It’s a great choice for styles brushed back or away from the face.

Our Deluxe Wigs feature my Lay n Slay hairline, designed with extra coverage through the sideburn area. That little detail makes a difference when you’re trying to get everything covered!

A hard front wig has a finished edge instead of lace. Think classic drag hair, with bangs or styling that works with that front edge. There’s no lace to trim or glue down, which can make getting ready a little easier.

Our Old Skool Wigs are my love letter to that style of drag. I came up doing drag before lace fronts became the standard, and a hard front can absolutely turn a look! They’re also great for stacking on top of lace fronts to create big, glamorous hairstyles.

Let’s talk about fullness

If you’ve ever wondered why two wigs with a similar hairstyle can look so different, the amount of hair is part of the answer.

Density means how much hair is on the cap. Both our Deluxe and Old Skool wigs have 300% density, which I like to describe as approximately two wigs’ worth of hair on one cap.

They also have built-in permatease at the base, which helps give the hair a natural lift and fullness.

That gives you a foundation to work with, whether you want to keep the original shape or get in there and start teasing. Just remember, density and styling are different things. A high density wig doesn’t arrive teased into a towering bouffant!

How much styling do you want to do?

Be honest with yourself here. Are you excited to pick up a brush and learn, or would you prefer that I handle the styling?

An unstyled wig lets you make the look your own. You can wear it right out of the box (we call that a Shake-n-Go), practice your styling skills, or build something bigger with stacking and/or teasing as you get more comfortable.

If you’d prefer a wig I’ve already styled, take a look at the Chef Specials. That’s where you’ll find my rotating selection of styled offerings. Check each listing for the details and photos of the look you’re ordering.

You may also see a half-teased Chef Special. That means I’ve teased it, but not as big as I usually do. They’re great for the fishier queens or if you larger-than-life queens want a “flat” hair look without actually wearing a Shake-n-Go.

Find your flavor

Now for the fun part… the color!

At Wig Takeout, our colors come in all sorts of delicious flavors that you can only find here! And choosing one is a chance to think about who you want to be in that hair.

A blonde, brunette, ginger, or black can give you something versatile to build several looks around. A playful fantasy shade might be just the thing for a particular character or signature look.

Start by picturing the makeup and outfit you’re excited to wear. Do you want the hair to pull everything together, or be the first thing people notice?

Your first drag wig doesn’t have to work for every number, every outfit, and every version of your drag. Pick something that makes you want to get dressed up!

Ready to order?

Think about three things: the hairline you prefer, how much styling you want to do, and the color you’re excited to wear. Those choices will help you narrow down the menu.

Explore Deluxe Wigs, Old Skool Wigs, and the latest Chef Specials at wigtakeout.com.

You’re delicious… and we’re the cherry on top!

XOXO

Miss Bitter Betty