'Drag Race's Nicky Doll Could Be Our Next Fashion Queen

I would say that you need to choose the outfits wisely that you bring on the show to compete if you want to deliver a lip sync that you're used to doing at the club. My first lip sync with Dahlia was painful to watch because I was wearing probably the most uncomfortable dress and hair I brought for the entire season. I really loved lip-syncing against Heidi because we both took two different directions when it comes to Kim Petras'' "Heart to Break." I will always remember that time on stage with my sister.

As much as I want to say that I didn't agree with it, I think that it was for the best. I was facing a wall with the judges and couldn't figure out what they needed from me. I realize now that my European politeness got the best of me when I was on the main stage. Being in their shoes, I can understand how they did not see who I was. It is also an incredibly talented season. It wasn't my time yet, and I'm at peace with it.

Sadly for me, in my heart, I was ready but I never realized I had to face such deep insecurities when it comes to the language barrier. I am truly a fully-rounded queen in French but being able to bring spontaneity to the table on command in English was way harder than I thought it would be. When it's called RuPaul's Drag RACE, they were not joking. Now looking back, I should have never said my name and kept pushing, but at that time that's what felt right and I don't like to have any regrets. It made me grow so much, and I think only the positive out of this incredible experience!

I do see a more shy Nicky Doll facing the judges compared to the Nicky in the Werk Room. The more and more I was getting used to the whole experience, the more I opened up on the runway. It took me extra time to adjust to all this, but I don't regret anything. My biggest accomplishment so far on the show was to open up to my sisters and to the rest of the world. If I ever get the chance to be on All Stars, baby, this will be a WHOLE different story. The judges will understand who I am finally.

Like I said on the show, I have built my persona from scratch. I do not belong to any drag family and haven't learned from my elders. I do have a drag best friend who taught me a lot in Paris. Her name is Sylvia Slut, and she really helped me finesse my makeup and elevate my drag. It was incredible to get ready with her. She's still to this day one of the most amazing drag makeup artists I've met!

When I got the call I could not believe Ru specifically asked me to come on set and do Pete's makeup. Not only did I get to transform Pete to this beautiful Glamazon, but I got to see Ru apply all the tricks she's trying to teach us in the competition. Watching her get the job done was probably one of the most inspiring things I've ever seen. I just wish I would have seen it before competing. Pete is also a dream to work with!

Fashion is really a field where both Karl and Nicky thrive. Out of drag, I am a freelance makeup artist and work a lot in the industry but behind the scenes. As Nicky, I get to become this muse and apply everything that I love directly to her. Since the show, I got to do an amazing video with Vogue Paris that really helped me to be introduced and spread the message of drag to France. As much as America did a tremendous work on making drag mainstream, France still has a lot of work to do to get that point. Which is why I am honored to be the one that shared the message as the first French queen on the show. Doing this video has been a surreal experience that I will never forget!

Nicky Doll is far from leaving your screens. I had the incredible opportunity to be introduced to the American audience and the world, and I am first and foremost super excited to come meet everyone at my shows. I have a lot of projects in the making. You can expect a lot of fashion and a lot of touring, but also some things you wouldn't expect me to do. I am excited and you should too!