What It's Like Styling Wigs For Elite Drag Queens | Hair Me Out | Refinery29
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On this episode of Hair Me Out, wig stylist and drag queen Fena Barbitall (@fenabarbitall) takes us behind the scenes in her wig studio to show us what goes into creating the gravity defying hair masterpieces worn by the most iconic drag queens. Fena, aka Ryan Carpenter, works with Trixie and Katya on their hit KZread show UNHhhh and also creates custom wig works of art for elite drag queens and live performances. Watch to learn about Fena's journey with drag and wig styling.
00:00 Intro to Fena Barbitall
1:43 Tour of Drag Wigs
3:04 Styling a Drag Wig
4:57 Drag Makeup Routine
6:20 Wig Install
7:02 Final Reveal
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So thrilled to see Fena get to shine and to learn more about the keeper of those two biological women!
@kmallory100
11 ай бұрын
Are you referring to Tracy and Katie? Lol
@betasequence4885
11 ай бұрын
As a drag fan but also very much a drag race generation type, I am super happy to learn about her and im sad that ive never come across her legendary self despite her being a massive part of modern drag and my favorite queens. So happy to have her in my life now :)
@viragogemini7403
11 ай бұрын
She’s the crypt keeper. She slayyysss
@crustyclay9899
11 ай бұрын
@@kmallory100p😊
@nelsonth
11 ай бұрын
@@viragogemini7403that SHADE towards Trixie and Katya 😂😂
90% of drag queens still have to work a fulltime day job. Those that actually manage to turn it _into_ their day job are brilliant. Well done, Fena. It seems your name is popping up everywhere lately and you definitely deserve the recognition.
@terrimonture2027
11 ай бұрын
We love Fena!!!!
@wendybutler1681
11 ай бұрын
Doing drag well can be sooooo expensive! Gotta have a day job to fund the drag!
@TheAzerath
10 ай бұрын
@@wendybutler1681it’s more that the arts are treated like a marginally glorified hobby in the US. It’s incredibly difficult to make a full-time living as a performer of any type; no matter how money the production and venue is raking in, talent is rarely paid its worth.
@bigbeefscorcho
10 ай бұрын
@@TheAzeraththis is so true. I’ve always been a musician and my entire life people tried to convince me to just keep it as a hobby and it’s a terrible thing to say to someone who’s doing something they love and doing it well
@emotionalfriendone43
10 ай бұрын
Out there scaring children
I love Fina's energy she gives calming asmr vibez.
@dove.9833
11 ай бұрын
I know it must be so nice to be styled her ❤
@dim307
11 ай бұрын
her voice is SO nice. id pay her to read me a book. or let me interview her lol
@karlisande8308
10 ай бұрын
Oh honey! Absolutely agree. Just hearing that voice, knew we were in safe hands.
@charlie-jd3ls
10 ай бұрын
she should start an asmr channel ☺️
Fena's voice is so soothing, the world needs more of her!
@relaxationstation7634
10 ай бұрын
She could do hair/wig ASMR
@ascent8487
9 ай бұрын
Yes. The whole time I was loving the calming tone.
Have not had the joy of learning about Fena, instant fangirl moment over here! Fanning herself with Trixie‘s mirror, WE LOVE TO SEE IT! ❤
@angela799
11 ай бұрын
You took the words and thoughts right out of my head. I'm so happy I ran across this video. Thank you Refinery29 for featuring Fena Barbitall! I so enjoyed.
@nolaray1062
11 ай бұрын
Fena Is so funny! You have to go down that rabbit hole! She had a good interview on Very Delta podcast.
major Bob Ross calming vibes, we need a full chill out wig styling series from her!
Fena’s voice is mesmerizing!❤
@dd4850
11 ай бұрын
Very soothing
@Omgits7ito
11 ай бұрын
I almost want the background music to stop so it’s just the asmr of Fena’s voice
@itsmeclam
11 ай бұрын
10000%, love Fena’s voice so much!!! ❤❤❤
I’m a pretty insecure person when it comes to makeup but I love watching drag queens doing their art they really inspire me to let loose and to not care what others think so I am thankful to be able to watch these ♥️
@kaylamanor
11 ай бұрын
Same! I’m just not really a makeup person but I love watching other people be fabulous!
@Trund27
11 ай бұрын
@@kaylamanorI’m exactly the same!
Fena getting her bag and getting the attention she deserves gives me hope for the world
I love the way Fena talks about drag in such an honest, calm, and humble way. It reminds me so much of watching the Icons from Paris Is Burning 💖She is an Icon for sure.
Fena is such a bright light in the drag world and I really love their vibe. It's the type of unbothered I asprie towards.
Fena has such a calm soft voice. A nice break, when you're used to Trixie's bird screams and Katya's witch cackles
It's always a pleasure to see Fena! I loved when she stepped in for Trixie on Queens Who Like to Watch; the Twilight episode (pt2). She and Katya go way way way back and I love their chemistry.
NOW MISS FENA IMMA NEED THAT PINK HAIR 🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽
Yes! We love a Fena moment. She is the vibe. And endlessly talented. 💖
Always a treat when Fena's on screen
So great how katya believed in Fena’s wig game and helped her come up as a wig stylist
@mhiggs8001
10 ай бұрын
This is something I see that I like! It seems like, at least as far as Trixie and Katya go idk about others, but they support their own and I like it. Being a gay dude myself I’ve had opportunities lost because I didn’t pass as a hetero, so I’m happy they do this for others.
Seriously in my opinion the best wig stylest for drag queens.
Fena needs more attention and presence online and on our screens. What I have learned about her is that she has the skills which means she needs more success! All the best!
2:33 Her explaining so sensually and knowingly that you could survive a concussion in that wig gave me life
I saw the thumbnail and was like IS THAT FENA?: I love that queen
AND I OOHHPPP 😮 I didn't expect her to be so handsome out of drag .....just so interesting how extremely different drag queens look in and outta drag. Like they look so pretty in drag , that you're like .... wait ..who's this sexy guy?! She's also so effortlessly funny as Drag Queen. It comes off unintentionally which makes it even funnier
Love love this! Please more types of these videos. A great reminder that in addition to famous drag performers, there is a whole economy and community of drag craftspeople who contribute to drag art and culture. I love to see the stories, dreams and labor of these drag talents be shared with the world! Thanks @refinery29
I'm fully here for Feena's rise in popularity. It's about time for her to be a bigger star.
I want Fena on Unhhhhhh more often
Fena is everything. I live for when she has little cameos on UNHhhh. And like somebody else mentioned, she has such a soothing and comforting aura about her!
7:21 this “cool dude” pose she strikes cracked me up, love her. Brilliant queen
Fena truly deserves the recognition. Well done.
Fena is everything, im so happy she’s putting herself out there more publicly. shes so fierce
I love the positive attitude.
I love Fena and James Mansfield's work on skinny god fearing women, Trixie and Katya.
What a joy to hear Fena talk about her amazing talent. Love Fena!
So happy that Fena’s been getting lot of these features recently!
Fena's make up here dropped my jaw: THE PRECISION!! The symmetry is PERFECT! I bow to you. I'm stunned.
Fena, we love to see it!! Her finished mug is honestly stunning, kind of reminds me of Vanity
@angela799
11 ай бұрын
Yes, I see it too. 😀
These are SPECTACULAR. My goodness, the sheer artistry! ❤️😍❤️
Eee so gentle and soft spoken! Fena Barbitall should do audiobook readings/recordings! I could fall asleep to her just speaking casually, lol
I love how Trixie hires talented people in the business…but then also pays them. If ya know you know 😉 🥰
4:47 "I got a manicure yesterday just for this." so funny
I just love the calmness that she gives me with her voice, and he just whipped himself into a lather and turned out so fantastic and then at the very end when he was getting kind of B, I saw hint of Divine!
Love seeing Fena. She is so talented and sweet
I just want to hang out with her. Her voice calms me💜💜💜😂
@castoputa
11 ай бұрын
Have you seen her with Delta Work? It’s an hour and a bit long!
Love her! I would love if she would do an ASMR channel, I would watch her combing wigs all day.
Love seeing Fena get her recognition. She is everywhere lately! I'm loving all of it so muxh!
Ok but why was this so relaxing? Fena has such a soothing voice 🫠 I would totally watch an asmr wig or makeup tutorial. Like how the V&A Museum does conservation asmr, but drag
That pink bedazzled wig gives me life
She is so relaxing! Would love to see more from Fena. :)
Always love seeing the queens who did it before it became cool because of RPDR. The OG's of drag!
Love to see Fena getting her flowers 🥰
Such a calm and steady voice and character, I love it. Amazing talent so glad they got to share it!
I love her body of work ! A very talented artist & creative ^_^ the way she explains her passion is very soothing
His voice is so soothing. It’s putting me at peace.
I love Fena's creativity with all of these styles!!!
honestly Fena voice is so soothing i can't!!!
im gonna need this queen to do a few audio books, lovely voice
Looooove seeing Fena get some attention!! She is amazing!
LOVE LOVE LOVE seeing Fena shine!! 🌟 these pieces are WILDLY beautiful.. such an amazing artist
Would love y'all to do a vid on Delta Work too. I'm so curious what her space looks like.
I don’t think people realize just how MUCH goes into drag, it’s TRULY an ARTFORM! Under respected💯
She paints beautifully and the wigs are sooo stunning!
I went straight to this Queen's KZread channel. It's asmr galore. Fabulous👏🏽💗
The unsung hero of Unhhhh
👏 give 👏 Fena 👏 her 👏 flowers 👏
I love that this is basically a Trixie Cosmetics ad... Fena is true friend!
I love Fena :3 when she guested on the Bald and the Beautiful and talked about her early makeup days i was OBSESSED!!
So good. I’ve always heard the girls on unhhhhh talk to Fena but it’s nice to get to hear from her about her drag and work. She’s so talented.
I ADORE MISS FENA!!!! So glad someone's shining a light on her many talents!
Ok!! Come on Fena! Come on Ms. Barbitall!! We love to see it!!
This was so interesting. Love love love Fena! Hope to see way more of her on KZread. She’s just so calming ❤
what a pleasure to meet miss fena!
Fena finally getting the recognition she deserves
Yessss Fena! Give her her flowers 💐
THIS IS AMAZING!!! Im so happy she is getting the exposure!
Omg I have the asmr scalp tickles from Fena's voice. This is so awesome
I could watch you for HOURS! Love love love
"I got a manicure yesterday just for this" that's iconic right there.😂❤😂❤😂❤
Omg; Fena! that wig is unclockable🤯 Bravo!👏
Love this. Love Fena. Thank you for sharing your knowledge, experience and joy with us all. Gorgeous Artist.
All your wigs are gorgeous and that pink one is my absolute favourite 😍 WOW
OMG!! You are FAB! Thanks for the tips love. ♥️♥️♥️
Fina is an incredible talent so glad to see this highlight her skills and all that effort! 💕💕🫡
You have a very comforting presence about you and your drag look is gorgeous ❤
Fena is fucking amazing I’m so happy to see her on Refinery she’s fr one of many of my favorite artists 💖🙌
If you enjoyed this video, check out the world of Brooklyn Drag Kings in this video! kzread.info/dash/bejne/h52l2dmNidjdg9o.htmlsi=lZiSHZ16433YZy3v
Oh my god I was so excited to see a spotlight on Fena, I've heard your name a trillion times but never knew much about you. This was well beyond due... you're talented af girl!!!
I love this so much!!!! So talented!!!!
I am in agreement. Fena does have a calm soothing voice. 🤗
This was so much fun! Thanks Miss Fina.
The BEST features for drag!! Gorgeous!
I saw the thumbnail, asked "is that Fena?" and was very happy it was! I'm so glad you are giving her the attention she deserves!
Fens is stunning. She is one of my all time fav drag artists. Talent on talent on talent. ❤❤❤
A true icon! So inspiring. We looovveee youuuuu Finaaaa!
That pink wig is everything 💕😍
i think i needed to hear this video. i loved spending time with you fena!
i LOVE the pink wig with the iridescent colors 🥰😍
Well done, Fena! Great vid, too.
Yey, Fena!! Congratulations!
Fena is a magician. Thanks for the video!
Great video! I really enjoyed watching- and i learned a few things along the way ❤❤❤
I forgot about Refinery29 until they featured my queen, Fena! 🫡