Miley Cyrus says wearing her 'Hannah Montana' wig gave her an appreciation for drag queens

• Miley Cyrus recently reflected on the beauty looks she's worn throughout her career with Elle.

• She said her days spent wearing wigs as Hannah Montana gave her an appreciation for drag queens.

• She also said the Disney Channel role taught her to utilize dedicated skin-care routines.

Miley Cyrus' role on the Disney Channel series "Hannah Montana" undoubtedly thrust her into the spotlight, but it also gave her something more unexpected: an appreciation for drag queens.

The 29-year-old musician recently spoke with Elle to reflect on hairstyles and other beauty looks she's worn throughout her career.

When asked about her famous Hannah Montana wigs — which were usually straight, blonde, and had deep highlights — Cyrus said the accessory gave her insight into how powerful beauty transformations can be.

"Wearing a wig on set taught me to respect drag queens at a very young age," she told the publication. "The art of creating a glamorous alter ego and looking at wigs, costuming, and makeup as more than just self-decoration, but also armor."

She also said her days performing as Hannah Montana taught her about skin care and sticking to beauty routines.

"It's so important to keep up with a consistent skin-care routine, and to be dedicated in order to get the results you want," she said.

Though she stopped performing as the fictional character more than a decade ago, Cyrus has still made major hair transformations in recent years.

Most famously, Cyrus had her mom give her a mullet haircut at home in November 2019 before getting the style perfected by hairstylist Sally Hershberger.

Cyrus has also often paired her unique hairstyles with daring fashion, from latex leotards to gowns with revealing cutouts.

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