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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  • @Hibleb
    @Hibleb11 ай бұрын

    So thrilled to see Fena get to shine and to learn more about the keeper of those two biological women!

  • @kmallory100

    @kmallory100

    11 ай бұрын

    Are you referring to Tracy and Katie? Lol

  • @betasequence4885

    @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

    @viragogemini7403

    11 ай бұрын

    She’s the crypt keeper. She slayyysss

  • @crustyclay9899

    @crustyclay9899

    11 ай бұрын

    @@kmallory100p😊

  • @nelsonth

    @nelsonth

    11 ай бұрын

    ​@@viragogemini7403that SHADE towards Trixie and Katya 😂😂

  • @giggles7179
    @giggles717911 ай бұрын

    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

    @terrimonture2027

    11 ай бұрын

    We love Fena!!!!

  • @wendybutler1681

    @wendybutler1681

    11 ай бұрын

    Doing drag well can be sooooo expensive! Gotta have a day job to fund the drag!

  • @TheAzerath

    @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

    @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

    @emotionalfriendone43

    10 ай бұрын

    Out there scaring children

  • @fkingrainbow
    @fkingrainbow11 ай бұрын

    I love Fina's energy she gives calming asmr vibez.

  • @dove.9833

    @dove.9833

    11 ай бұрын

    I know it must be so nice to be styled her ❤

  • @dim307

    @dim307

    11 ай бұрын

    her voice is SO nice. id pay her to read me a book. or let me interview her lol

  • @karlisande8308

    @karlisande8308

    10 ай бұрын

    Oh honey! Absolutely agree. Just hearing that voice, knew we were in safe hands.

  • @charlie-jd3ls

    @charlie-jd3ls

    10 ай бұрын

    she should start an asmr channel ☺️

  • @brookesargent8249
    @brookesargent824911 ай бұрын

    Fena's voice is so soothing, the world needs more of her!

  • @relaxationstation7634

    @relaxationstation7634

    10 ай бұрын

    She could do hair/wig ASMR

  • @ascent8487

    @ascent8487

    9 ай бұрын

    Yes. The whole time I was loving the calming tone.

  • @katsweeterly2039
    @katsweeterly203911 ай бұрын

    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

    @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

    @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.

  • @superkristy4963
    @superkristy496311 ай бұрын

    major Bob Ross calming vibes, we need a full chill out wig styling series from her!

  • @bkteacherret5548
    @bkteacherret554811 ай бұрын

    Fena’s voice is mesmerizing!❤

  • @dd4850

    @dd4850

    11 ай бұрын

    Very soothing

  • @Omgits7ito

    @Omgits7ito

    11 ай бұрын

    I almost want the background music to stop so it’s just the asmr of Fena’s voice

  • @itsmeclam

    @itsmeclam

    11 ай бұрын

    10000%, love Fena’s voice so much!!! ❤❤❤

  • @lucvva555
    @lucvva55511 ай бұрын

    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

    @kaylamanor

    11 ай бұрын

    Same! I’m just not really a makeup person but I love watching other people be fabulous!

  • @Trund27

    @Trund27

    11 ай бұрын

    @@kaylamanorI’m exactly the same!

  • @MattHarris-dh2cz
    @MattHarris-dh2cz11 ай бұрын

    Fena getting her bag and getting the attention she deserves gives me hope for the world

  • @SierraAshton
    @SierraAshton11 ай бұрын

    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.

  • @NextToToddliness
    @NextToToddliness11 ай бұрын

    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.

  • @aogamikiku
    @aogamikiku10 ай бұрын

    Fena has such a calm soft voice. A nice break, when you're used to Trixie's bird screams and Katya's witch cackles

  • @thomaskelliher
    @thomaskelliher11 ай бұрын

    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.

  • @DeJaSkye
    @DeJaSkye11 ай бұрын

    NOW MISS FENA IMMA NEED THAT PINK HAIR 🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽

  • @HappyNarrative
    @HappyNarrative11 ай бұрын

    Yes! We love a Fena moment. She is the vibe. And endlessly talented. 💖

  • @foster2095
    @foster209511 ай бұрын

    Always a treat when Fena's on screen

  • @staceylee9688
    @staceylee968811 ай бұрын

    So great how katya believed in Fena’s wig game and helped her come up as a wig stylist

  • @mhiggs8001

    @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.

  • @EmoExpression
    @EmoExpression11 ай бұрын

    Seriously in my opinion the best wig stylest for drag queens.

  • @ThomasThomas-xi1ib
    @ThomasThomas-xi1ib11 ай бұрын

    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!

  • @smoothbrain8355
    @smoothbrain835510 ай бұрын

    2:33 Her explaining so sensually and knowingly that you could survive a concussion in that wig gave me life

  • @absoluteterror9098
    @absoluteterror909811 ай бұрын

    I saw the thumbnail and was like IS THAT FENA?: I love that queen

  • @iseejewelz3874
    @iseejewelz387411 ай бұрын

    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

  • @chunkukuna
    @chunkukuna11 ай бұрын

    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

  • @BradPB
    @BradPB11 ай бұрын

    I'm fully here for Feena's rise in popularity. It's about time for her to be a bigger star.

  • @bluper10
    @bluper1011 ай бұрын

    I want Fena on Unhhhhhh more often

  • @fernfernisfernie
    @fernfernisfernie11 ай бұрын

    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!

  • @Radi_vvanker
    @Radi_vvanker11 ай бұрын

    7:21 this “cool dude” pose she strikes cracked me up, love her. Brilliant queen

  • @bluBlaq33
    @bluBlaq3311 ай бұрын

    Fena truly deserves the recognition. Well done.

  • @jaimemanjarres8355
    @jaimemanjarres835511 ай бұрын

    Fena is everything, im so happy she’s putting herself out there more publicly. shes so fierce

  • @Ksnamaste
    @Ksnamaste11 ай бұрын

    I love the positive attitude.

  • @lynette12
    @lynette1211 ай бұрын

    I love Fena and James Mansfield's work on skinny god fearing women, Trixie and Katya.

  • @murraysampson2501
    @murraysampson250111 ай бұрын

    What a joy to hear Fena talk about her amazing talent. Love Fena!

  • @theoriginal1971
    @theoriginal197111 ай бұрын

    So happy that Fena’s been getting lot of these features recently!

  • @ciganyweaverandherperiwink6293
    @ciganyweaverandherperiwink62934 ай бұрын

    Fena's make up here dropped my jaw: THE PRECISION!! The symmetry is PERFECT! I bow to you. I'm stunned.

  • @alexandragatto
    @alexandragatto11 ай бұрын

    Fena, we love to see it!! Her finished mug is honestly stunning, kind of reminds me of Vanity

  • @angela799

    @angela799

    11 ай бұрын

    Yes, I see it too. 😀

  • @sarahallegra6239
    @sarahallegra623911 ай бұрын

    These are SPECTACULAR. My goodness, the sheer artistry! ❤️😍❤️

  • @Mimipking
    @Mimipking9 ай бұрын

    Eee so gentle and soft spoken! Fena Barbitall should do audiobook readings/recordings! I could fall asleep to her just speaking casually, lol

  • @jeanaerowley7150
    @jeanaerowley715011 ай бұрын

    I love how Trixie hires talented people in the business…but then also pays them. If ya know you know 😉 🥰

  • @smoothbrain8355
    @smoothbrain835510 ай бұрын

    4:47 "I got a manicure yesterday just for this." so funny

  • @shushuwu
    @shushuwu11 ай бұрын

    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!

  • @rosech0senOne
    @rosech0senOne11 ай бұрын

    Love seeing Fena. She is so talented and sweet

  • @erintolva1620
    @erintolva162011 ай бұрын

    I just want to hang out with her. Her voice calms me💜💜💜😂

  • @castoputa

    @castoputa

    11 ай бұрын

    Have you seen her with Delta Work? It’s an hour and a bit long!

  • @kingbee44
    @kingbee4410 ай бұрын

    Love her! I would love if she would do an ASMR channel, I would watch her combing wigs all day.

  • @awakeningforce
    @awakeningforce11 ай бұрын

    Love seeing Fena get her recognition. She is everywhere lately! I'm loving all of it so muxh!

  • @ainerobertson78
    @ainerobertson789 ай бұрын

    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

  • @Mimyakko
    @Mimyakko11 ай бұрын

    That pink bedazzled wig gives me life

  • @bryantkeller9278
    @bryantkeller927811 ай бұрын

    She is so relaxing! Would love to see more from Fena. :)

  • @tonganqueenb5517
    @tonganqueenb551711 ай бұрын

    Always love seeing the queens who did it before it became cool because of RPDR. The OG's of drag!

  • @shawnalynn5198
    @shawnalynn519811 ай бұрын

    Love to see Fena getting her flowers 🥰

  • @heidibear44
    @heidibear449 ай бұрын

    Such a calm and steady voice and character, I love it. Amazing talent so glad they got to share it!

  • @DarkPrincessOfLight
    @DarkPrincessOfLight11 ай бұрын

    I love her body of work ! A very talented artist & creative ^_^ the way she explains her passion is very soothing

  • @matthalamue
    @matthalamue9 ай бұрын

    His voice is so soothing. It’s putting me at peace.

  • @linnyalexan5899
    @linnyalexan589911 ай бұрын

    I love Fena's creativity with all of these styles!!!

  • @momokunn
    @momokunn11 ай бұрын

    honestly Fena voice is so soothing i can't!!!

  • @thatsthat2612
    @thatsthat261211 ай бұрын

    im gonna need this queen to do a few audio books, lovely voice

  • @francheskasoto730
    @francheskasoto73011 ай бұрын

    Looooove seeing Fena get some attention!! She is amazing!

  • @Catherine-lr3ul
    @Catherine-lr3ul11 ай бұрын

    LOVE LOVE LOVE seeing Fena shine!! 🌟 these pieces are WILDLY beautiful.. such an amazing artist

  • @welcome2malibu
    @welcome2malibu11 ай бұрын

    Would love y'all to do a vid on Delta Work too. I'm so curious what her space looks like.

  • @BFFR5150
    @BFFR515010 ай бұрын

    I don’t think people realize just how MUCH goes into drag, it’s TRULY an ARTFORM! Under respected💯

  • @gabrielmoro3d
    @gabrielmoro3d11 ай бұрын

    She paints beautifully and the wigs are sooo stunning!

  • @bitchitsBunnie
    @bitchitsBunnie11 ай бұрын

    I went straight to this Queen's KZread channel. It's asmr galore. Fabulous👏🏽💗

  • @g-whizzard
    @g-whizzard11 ай бұрын

    The unsung hero of Unhhhh

  • @DaithiPepper
    @DaithiPepper11 ай бұрын

    👏 give 👏 Fena 👏 her 👏 flowers 👏

  • @AlxM
    @AlxM11 ай бұрын

    I love that this is basically a Trixie Cosmetics ad... Fena is true friend!

  • @vavosa
    @vavosa10 ай бұрын

    I love Fena :3 when she guested on the Bald and the Beautiful and talked about her early makeup days i was OBSESSED!!

  • @staceylee9688
    @staceylee968811 ай бұрын

    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.

  • @christianurena510
    @christianurena51011 ай бұрын

    I ADORE MISS FENA!!!! So glad someone's shining a light on her many talents!

  • @MelissaMermaid924
    @MelissaMermaid92411 ай бұрын

    Ok!! Come on Fena! Come on Ms. Barbitall!! We love to see it!!

  • @jessicabrown2395
    @jessicabrown239511 ай бұрын

    This was so interesting. Love love love Fena! Hope to see way more of her on KZread. She’s just so calming ❤

  • @tlightsylvan
    @tlightsylvan11 ай бұрын

    what a pleasure to meet miss fena!

  • @fancychocolatechips5409
    @fancychocolatechips540911 ай бұрын

    Fena finally getting the recognition she deserves

  • @LoveGemma
    @LoveGemma11 ай бұрын

    Yessss Fena! Give her her flowers 💐

  • @ER-sg5eg
    @ER-sg5eg11 ай бұрын

    THIS IS AMAZING!!! Im so happy she is getting the exposure!

  • @jbaby362
    @jbaby3629 ай бұрын

    Omg I have the asmr scalp tickles from Fena's voice. This is so awesome

  • @caseylou-jd4bu
    @caseylou-jd4bu11 ай бұрын

    I could watch you for HOURS! Love love love

  • @jessicajohnson2904
    @jessicajohnson29049 ай бұрын

    "I got a manicure yesterday just for this" that's iconic right there.😂❤😂❤😂❤

  • @jaccaj1626
    @jaccaj162610 ай бұрын

    Omg; Fena! that wig is unclockable🤯 Bravo!👏

  • @vanessawhitneypro
    @vanessawhitneypro11 ай бұрын

    Love this. Love Fena. Thank you for sharing your knowledge, experience and joy with us all. Gorgeous Artist.

  • @rachaelb9952
    @rachaelb995211 ай бұрын

    All your wigs are gorgeous and that pink one is my absolute favourite 😍 WOW

  • @dejonckheere100
    @dejonckheere10011 ай бұрын

    OMG!! You are FAB! Thanks for the tips love. ♥️♥️♥️

  • @jordanwait7264
    @jordanwait726411 ай бұрын

    Fina is an incredible talent so glad to see this highlight her skills and all that effort! 💕💕🫡

  • @ashlynsnatchingwigs
    @ashlynsnatchingwigs11 ай бұрын

    You have a very comforting presence about you and your drag look is gorgeous ❤

  • @marcyktv
    @marcyktv11 ай бұрын

    Fena is fucking amazing I’m so happy to see her on Refinery she’s fr one of many of my favorite artists 💖🙌

  • @refinery29
    @refinery297 ай бұрын

    If you enjoyed this video, check out the world of Brooklyn Drag Kings in this video! kzread.info/dash/bejne/h52l2dmNidjdg9o.htmlsi=lZiSHZ16433YZy3v

  • @belladamex767
    @belladamex76711 ай бұрын

    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!!!

  • @janedoe247
    @janedoe2479 ай бұрын

    I love this so much!!!! So talented!!!!

  • @limabravo0001
    @limabravo00019 ай бұрын

    I am in agreement. Fena does have a calm soothing voice. 🤗

  • @Crossword131
    @Crossword13111 ай бұрын

    This was so much fun! Thanks Miss Fina.

  • @tj-8422
    @tj-842210 ай бұрын

    The BEST features for drag!! Gorgeous!

  • @bleekersburg
    @bleekersburg11 ай бұрын

    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!

  • @houseofoddity
    @houseofoddity10 ай бұрын

    Fens is stunning. She is one of my all time fav drag artists. Talent on talent on talent. ❤❤❤

  • @casualviewer835
    @casualviewer83510 ай бұрын

    A true icon! So inspiring. We looovveee youuuuu Finaaaa!

  • @katiecurtis9730
    @katiecurtis973011 ай бұрын

    That pink wig is everything 💕😍

  • @kaiehector8613
    @kaiehector861311 ай бұрын

    i think i needed to hear this video. i loved spending time with you fena!

  • @pinkpastelhearts
    @pinkpastelhearts10 ай бұрын

    i LOVE the pink wig with the iridescent colors 🥰😍

  • @jaydee8872
    @jaydee887211 ай бұрын

    Well done, Fena! Great vid, too.

  • @erinrabideau3691
    @erinrabideau369111 ай бұрын

    Yey, Fena!! Congratulations!

  • @tillythehun
    @tillythehun11 ай бұрын

    Fena is a magician. Thanks for the video!

  • @lovelyshirl
    @lovelyshirl10 ай бұрын

    Great video! I really enjoyed watching- and i learned a few things along the way ❤❤❤

  • @boobysoho
    @boobysoho11 ай бұрын

    I forgot about Refinery29 until they featured my queen, Fena! 🫡

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