PAGEANT TOOL KIT
What does a teeny beauty queen need to compete? Take a peek inside a pageant contestant's bag of tricks.
Butt Glue
Contestants use this spray adhesive to keep their swimsuits in place.
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Cupcake Dress
This style of dress has many ruffled layers and resembles a tutu.
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Curling Iron
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Extra Jewelry
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Fake Eyelashes
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Fake Nails and Nail Glue
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Fall
Attached to a child's own hair, this hairpiece cascades down and is normally curled.
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Flipper
Contestants use temporary clip-on or snap-in teeth to enhance a crooked smile or cover missing teeth.
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Foam Head
When she's not wearing a wig, a contestant will store the hairpiece on a foam head.
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Glue Gun With Glue Sticks
Parents use glue guns to attach sequins, rhinestones, beads and appliques to their children's outfits.
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Hair Straightener
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TONS of Hairspray
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Hot Rollers
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Makeup
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Sewing Kit
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Shoe Covers
Contestants rely on these to prevent scuffs.
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Skin Shimmer
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Straws
They protect contestants' lipstick.
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Wiglet
Used to make hair look fuller, this hairpiece usually is placed at the crown of the head.
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