Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
We're going inside the dressing room of RuPaul's Drag Race Live! for an exclusive tour with the legendary Shannel — and what she keeps backstage is next level.
After 31 years in drag, Shannel breaks down her complete 3-hour transformation ritual, reveals the exact products she swears by (Kryolan paint stick, Huda Beauty powder, a Sally Hansen classic everyone can afford), and walks us through the quick changes, wardrobe staples, and wig collection powering one of the biggest shows on the Vegas Strip.
Plus — All Stars talk, her obsession with The Traitors, winning The Great Christmas Light Fight on ABC, and whether she'd ever return to the main stage.
0:00 Dressing Room Tour & The Three-Car Garage Closet
0:41 Favorite Costumes: The 12-Foot Boa & Green Sequin Dress
1:24 Big Sequins, the Mermaid Opening & Finale Looks
1:55 How Many Outfits in One Night + Quick Changes
2:33 Press-On Nails & The Stage Mishap Story
3:16 The 3-Hour Transformation Routine
3:54 Sally Hansen Body Bronzer
4:23 Must-Haves: Kryolan Paint Stick & Huda Powder
5:13 The Most Expensive Product in the Kit
5:33 The Cheapest Product (Ardell Lash Glue)
6:02 Advice for Aspiring Drag Queens
7:19 The Wig Collection & Favorite Colors
8:06 Watching Drag Race This Season & All Stars Faves
8:54 Reality TV: The Great Christmas Light Fight & Collector's Call
9:42 The Lucille Ball Collection
10:21 Post-Show Routine & Makeup Removal
10:52 Would Shannel Return to All Stars?
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We're going inside the dressing room of RuPaul's Drag Race Live! for an exclusive tour with the legendary Shannel — and what she keeps backstage is next level.
After 31 years in drag, Shannel breaks down her complete 3-hour transformation ritual, reveals the exact products she swears by (Kryolan paint stick, Huda Beauty powder, a Sally Hansen classic everyone can afford), and walks us through the quick changes, wardrobe staples, and wig collection powering one of the biggest shows on the Vegas Strip.
Plus — All Stars talk, her obsession with The Traitors, winning The Great Christmas Light Fight on ABC, and whether she'd ever return to the main stage.
0:00 Dressing Room Tour & The Three-Car Garage Closet
0:41 Favorite Costumes: The 12-Foot Boa & Green Sequin Dress
1:24 Big Sequins, the Mermaid Opening & Finale Looks
1:55 How Many Outfits in One Night + Quick Changes
2:33 Press-On Nails & The Stage Mishap Story
3:16 The 3-Hour Transformation Routine
3:54 Sally Hansen Body Bronzer
4:23 Must-Haves: Kryolan Paint Stick & Huda Powder
5:13 The Most Expensive Product in the Kit
5:33 The Cheapest Product (Ardell Lash Glue)
6:02 Advice for Aspiring Drag Queens
7:19 The Wig Collection & Favorite Colors
8:06 Watching Drag Race This Season & All Stars Faves
8:54 Reality TV: The Great Christmas Light Fight & Collector's Call
9:42 The Lucille Ball Collection
10:21 Post-Show Routine & Makeup Removal
10:52 Would Shannel Return to All Stars?
Subscribe here: youtube.com/channel/UCPVoB13ziHcg-ummWqZYhAQ/?sub_confirmation=1
Facebook: facebook.com/parademag
Twitter: twitter.com/ParadeMagazine
Online: parade.com
