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(#1) The Mother of Draguns Was Born And The World Was Changed
Nikita Dragun made her debut in 2013, launching an Instagram and YouTube account that people immediately fell in love with. Now she has over 700,000 YouTube subscribers and a mighty 1.6 million followers on Instagram. She affectionately refers to her fan base as little draguns.
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(#2) She's Not Just Another Makeup Guru
Fans of Nikita Dragun's amazing pics don't have to wait long to see how she creates such awesome looks. After her YouTube launch, she began collaborating with big personalities like Patrick Starrr, Laura Lee, and Karen Sarahii (just check out this amazing Spice Girls tutorial).
After becoming a big name herself, Dragun created a video detailing her male-to-female makeup routine, surprising a great deal of fans who showed their love and support in response.
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(#3) Nikita Dragun Made A Big Move
In 2015, Nikita Dragun moved to Los Angeles to not only expand her horizons but her career as well. Upon arrival in the glitzy town, she connected with members of the LGBTQ community who offered guidance and love. Dragun was also able to meet so many more people in her viewing audience. Not long after her male-to-female makeup tutorial, she made an emotional and empowering video about being transgender and the struggle to be her truest self. She iconically noted:
"Today basically I just want to be able to put my story out there and my message, because... I just want there to be a time [when] no one has to hide who they are."
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(#4) She Started An Amazing TRANSformation Tuesdays Vlog Series
After coming out, the makeup guru began devoting special videos to her transition process and giving an in-depth look at her surgeries. Nikita Dragun openly detailed her face and breast surgeries in addition to describing the effects of her hormones and specific things about her trans identity.
Dragun hopes that her honesty will help people in and outside the trans community gain perspective.
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(#5) Her Talent Knows No Bounds
Even if you're hungover, Nikita Dragun has a fix for you and she loves to share her tips and tricks online. Mama Dragun's skill set is expansive and her creativity makes her makeup channel a lot of fun. She also reviews tons of new cosmetic products for anyone that needs help before a Sephora visit. Even gals and guys in search of that perfect ethereal mermaid look can go to Dragun for suggestions.
Fans can really see how far she's come since her start in 2013.
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(#6) She's Embracing Her Past
Only recently has Nikita Dragun been able to open up about her old photos and younger self. She stated:
"I felt like for a long time I was embarrassed and ashamed of who I once was, and quite honestly I wanted it to be buried. [However,] I've realized that who I was then has made me who I am now."
Dragun has come to embrace the masculine traits she used to have, realizing they don't invalidate the "boss" that she is now.
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(#7) The Fallout With Jeffree Star Actually Enlightened Some Fans
As Nikita Dragun's makeup career evolved, she became better friends with the popular and infamous YouTube personality Jeffree Star. The two actively collaborated on tutorials and support each other's personal journeys. However, in February 2017, Jeffree Star's makeup campaign for his Androgyny line was called out for putting Dragun in blackface. Both MUAs received backlash.
Dragun defended herself and the campaign, denying the use of blackface, stating:
"The message of this campaign is intended to welcome all gender identities, sexualities, and races to enjoy the makeup line. Additionally, the creative design for the imagery called for high contrast between light and shadow and low lighting, which lends itself to creating a mood for the imagery. This campaign is so exciting and so disruptive. I'm proud to be featured in it as a transgender woman of mixed race (my mother being Mexican and my father Vietnamese)."
While many in the social media realm voiced their major disappointment in the ad, some of Dragun's fans vehemently defended her. Furthermore, it appears if she has distanced herself from Star.
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(#8) She Now Has Her Own Line Of Wigs
Nikita Dragun's pastel hair has long been her signature. Many fans didn't even realize that those mermaid 'dos are often really flawless wigs. Her colorful style is such a trademark, that the Dragun wig collaboration with Bellami Hair makes perfect sense. Dragun released her line of synthetic hair pieces in late 2017.
Of course, one of them is dedicated to another Mother of Dragons, platinum blonde bombshell Khaleesi from Game of Thrones.
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(#9) She Doesn't Let The Hate Bring Her Down
Despite transphobic comments from strangers on the street, strangers in her inbox, and people close to her, Nikita Dragun only pushes forward. She opens up often about discrimination in the dating scene and in her everyday life, calling for action when the Trump administration reversed legislation that protected the trans community and gender neutral bathrooms.
Dragun refuses to let negativity get under her skin, stating:
"No one can say anything [that affects me] because I’ve already put it all out there. I made that choice."
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(#10) She Was Finally Given The Recognition That She Deserved
In November 2017, Nikita Dragun finally got a license that reflects her true identity. It was an arduous process that should have been resolved a long time ago but her perseverance was rewarded.
Her story is one of inspiration.
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(#11) She Isn't Done Yet
Nikita Dragun is sure to reveal more surprises in the future. Her growth cannot be stunted.
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There are thousands of online makeup artists on Instagram and YouTube to follow, and some famous transgender makeup artists have also gained wide recognition and love. In recent years, talented makeup artist Nikita Dragun gained high popularity for his amazing makeup and hot body, and his makeup videos are so popular that have more followers on YouTube than celebrities' videos.
Throughout the history of the LGBTQ+ community, makeup has always been an important expression tool, from drag queens, comedians to talented makeup artists, they will also create their own special makeup to show themselves. Here the random tool introduces 11 stunning things about this famous transgender makeup artist.
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