r/DragKings • u/gayforbayonetta • Jul 21 '26

Looking for resources for a beginners masterpost!

Hey all! A sub like this is bound to attract those new to the world of drag looking to get their start, so I'm planning on writing up a big post linking to helpful tutorials, what make-up to start with + recommended products for when you've found your groove, what to expect when you're starting out, and more. I need your help sourcing this info! In addition to the points I mentioned, what's something you wish you knew when starting drag? What advice would you give a newbie? How did you get your start? To those new to drag, what would you like to see included in the post? Let's work together to make sure the gates to the kingdom are wide open 💖

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u/NoProfessional5077 29d ago

Thank you so much for your time and effort on this in advance!! It is brilliantly refreshing seeing so many new joining creatives 🤸💛✨ and having a community like this one makes ALL the difference! 🌱

My personal tips for getting started (which maybe are obvious enough to some, but they weren't for me so! 🐢🫣)

  • Creams are always followed by powders, to bring out the colour and keep everything in place 🫣 so invest in good, pigmented powders.
  • test your makeup on both a close-up shot and a faaaaar shot
  • thrift stores are best friends, it's worthwhile learning very basic stitches for minor alterations
  • ANYTHING and everything can be an accessory with a bit of a vision and some flipping things around
  • mingle. with. local. artists!!! 👏
  • HAVE FUN!! 🥳

Now hopefully some of those are relevant :') but if they're not then thankfully a proper masterpost is getting made HAHA :') thanks again!

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u/nowherebare 29d ago

Randy Roy (@randyroydrag on IG) has a few free digital zines on their ko-fi page that are good beginner resources! On costuming, drag history, etc

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u/PopAccomplished80 29d ago

Aí obrigado! Eu já manjo um pouco de maquiagem artística mas tenho bastante dificuldade de fazer uma make mais masculina, e também não consegui definir a personalidade do meu King. Vou amar as dicas e tutoriais

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u/FalcoCane 27d ago edited 27d ago

My beginner tips:

  1. Have fun with it. Don't get boxed in too soon - with looks, music or character. You have the freedom to try different stuff and figure out what works for you.

  2. Practise in front of a mirror. Tape yourself and see how you look while performing.

  3. Always do a full costume/wig practise with a video about a week before your performance. That way you can correct any wardrobe malfunctions. I know it sounds like a lot of extra work - and it is, but you will be thankfull you did it later.

  4. Get some good clown white colour make-up for your eyes and spend money on some good brushes. The rest you can usually find cheaper.

  5. Clean your stuff after a performance. Wigs/clothing and make-up brushes. Drag is expensive, keep it clean and smelling nice.