The Winner Elite Wig by Raquel Welch is a short hand-tied synthetic wig designed for ultra-lightweight comfort and elevated realism. This refined version of a best-selling favorite features razor-edged layers that create soft texture and natural movement, delivering a polished, modern look that’s easy to wear every day.
Crafted with Kanekalon Vibralite® synthetic fiber, this wig maintains its shape while offering a soft, natural appearance. The short, tapered layers provide subtle volume and definition without bulk, making this short layered wig ideal for those who want a lightweight, low-maintenance style with a salon-finished look.
The premium cap construction enhances both comfort and realism. A lace front hairline creates a seamless, natural look, while the monofilament top allows for flexible parting and the appearance of natural hair growth. The 100% hand-tied cap ensures each strand moves freely, delivering superior softness and a more natural feel—especially beneficial for sensitive scalps. The average cap size offers a secure, comfortable fit for everyday wear.
Weighing just 1.5 oz, this ultra lightweight short wig provides breathable comfort without compromising style or structure.
The Winner Elite Wig by Raquel Welch offers premium comfort in a lightweight, easy-to-style design. Its natural movement, soft layers, and realistic construction make it an effortless choice for everyday wear. It’s a polished, dependable style that feels as good as it looks.
Care Instructions: Cleanse with products designed for synthetic wigs and allow to air dry to maintain the style and fiber quality.
Sizing Notes: Average cap size designed for a comfortable, secure fit.
Usage Tips: Gently shape with your fingers to enhance texture and maintain the soft, layered look.
Color Shown: R9S+ Glazed Mahogany
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| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Brand | Raquel Welch |
| Product Type | Wigs |
| Hair Fiber | Synthetic |
| Hair Texture | Straight |
| Cap Features | Lace Front, Full Monofilament Top |
| Cap Construction | 100% Hand Tied |
| Cap Size | Average |
| Length | Front 2.75" | Crown 3" | Sides 2.25" | Back 2.25" | Nape 1.75" |
| Weight | 1.5 oz |
Synthetic wigs and hair toppers are made with a lightweight fiber that holds its style, color and curl pattern, even after washing. With simple care, a synthetic wig stays soft, shiny and natural-looking for months. This guide covers how to wash, dry, detangle and store a regular synthetic wig or topper. If your wig is heat friendly (HF, HD or heat resistant), see our Heat Friendly Wig Care Guide instead.
Synthetic fiber can tangle or frizz over time, especially at the nape and on mid-length and long styles, where hair rubs against collars, scarves and car seats. To keep it smooth:
Regular synthetic fiber is sensitive to heat. Be cautious near open ovens, grills, heaters, dishwashers and steam, and when lighting candles or fireplaces. A sudden blast of heat can frizz or melt the fiber in seconds, and the damage can't be reversed.
Signs it's time for a new wig include frizz at the ends that won't comb out, a dry or dull texture, thinning at the nape or a stretched cap. Rotating between two wigs helps each one last longer.
You'll need a synthetic wig shampoo and conditioner, a detangling spray, a wide tooth comb and a wig stand. Shop wig care products for synthetic hair.
It's best not to. Sleeping in a wig causes friction and tangling, and shower heat and steam can damage the fiber. Remove your wig and place it on a stand overnight.
Frizz is usually caused by friction against clothing or by exposure to heat. Detangle daily, reduce friction at the nape and keep the wig away from heat sources. Regular synthetic frizz can't be smoothed with heat, so prevention is key.
No. Synthetic fiber does not absorb hair dye. If you'd like a new color, choose a new wig; our wig color charts can help you compare shades by brand.
Regular synthetic wigs hold their style permanently and can't be heat styled. Heat friendly synthetic wigs can be restyled with low heat but may need a little more daily care. See our Heat Friendly Wig Care Guide.
It's best not to. Regular shampoos can strip and dull synthetic fiber. Use products made specifically for synthetic wigs.
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The Raquel Welch color chart shows 164 colors across three Raquel Welch fiber types: Vibralite synthetic, Tru2Life heat-friendly synthetic and human hair.
Vibralite and Tru2Life colors are grouped into brunette, blonde, red and grey shades plus rooted Shadow Shades. Human hair colors include solid, pre-dyed and Shadow Shade colors and Eastern European human hair colors. Each swatch lists the Raquel Welch color code, name and description.
Shop all Raquel Welch wigs and hair toppers, or browse the Signature Collection and the Black Label Collection.
The Winner Elite Wig by Raquel Welch is a short hand-tied synthetic wig designed for ultra-lightweight comfort and elevated realism. This refined version of a best-selling favorite features razor-edged layers that create soft texture and natural movement, delivering a polished, modern look that’s easy to wear every day.
Crafted with Kanekalon Vibralite® synthetic fiber, this wig maintains its shape while offering a soft, natural appearance. The short, tapered layers provide subtle volume and definition without bulk, making this short layered wig ideal for those who want a lightweight, low-maintenance style with a salon-finished look.
The premium cap construction enhances both comfort and realism. A lace front hairline creates a seamless, natural look, while the monofilament top allows for flexible parting and the appearance of natural hair growth. The 100% hand-tied cap ensures each strand moves freely, delivering superior softness and a more natural feel—especially beneficial for sensitive scalps. The average cap size offers a secure, comfortable fit for everyday wear.
Weighing just 1.5 oz, this ultra lightweight short wig provides breathable comfort without compromising style or structure.
The Winner Elite Wig by Raquel Welch offers premium comfort in a lightweight, easy-to-style design. Its natural movement, soft layers, and realistic construction make it an effortless choice for everyday wear. It’s a polished, dependable style that feels as good as it looks.
Care Instructions: Cleanse with products designed for synthetic wigs and allow to air dry to maintain the style and fiber quality.
Sizing Notes: Average cap size designed for a comfortable, secure fit.
Usage Tips: Gently shape with your fingers to enhance texture and maintain the soft, layered look.
Color Shown: R9S+ Glazed Mahogany
Overall rating: 4.090909 / 5 from 11 reviews.
Review topics: ["size","color","looks","wig","box","adjustments","band","fit","cap","choice"].
"Winner Elite is just what I was looking for to emulate the bio hairstyle I had for years before my hair started thinning. I love the flexibility in how I can style it with the hand-tied cap and lace front compared to my previous wig. And the color is 56/60 is perfect!"
"This wig looks very natural. My only complaint is the lace front is scratchy and doesn’t lie flat. My head measures 21 3/4” and this is just a trifle loose but wearing a grip cap helps with that. Love the color."
"I really wanted to love my Winner Elite wig. The hand-tied cap and lace front are the reasons why I bought it in the first place. I don’t known if there is a defect in the wig that I received, but the left side of the wig lays very flat on that side of the wig. I’ve tried everything to remedy this, but to no avail. It just doesn’t have the nice shape that my regular Winner wig has. I wish I could get excited when I reach for it on hot summer days, but, alas, I can’t. I’m afraid to try another Winner Elite for fear that I will spend money, again, on a less than satisfactory expensive wig."
"This is my second Winner Elite. I love my first which fit perfectly from out of the box, no adjusting at all. The new one not so much. The hair in at the nape is thinner I can see the adjustable band through it somewhat. If someone was standing close they might be able to see it as well. The new one is shinier and not as pouffy on top. I feel the band behind my ears which I don’t on my first Winner. I prefer to wear the hair over my ears which feels uncomfortable in my new Winner. I don’t feel the same confidence."
"I received the Winner Elite in ss17/23. It is a medium brown with some blonde mixed in. It's darker than I thought it would be. It is bigger in the cap than the first winner elite I bought. I may have to put some stitches in the cap to make it fit better. I am a petite/average size. It is flatter than the regular winner. But I will put product in it and work with it."
"Beautiful color and very comfortable. Looks so real. Woman want to know where did I get my hair cut."
"This wig looks very natural. My only complaint is the lace front is scratchy and doesn’t lie flat. My head measures 21 3/4” and this is just a trifle loose but wearing a grip cap helps with that. Love the color."
"I really wanted to love my Winner Elite wig. The hand-tied cap and lace front are the reasons why I bought it in the first place. I don’t known if there is a defect in the wig that I received, but the left side of the wig lays very flat on that side of the wig. I’ve tried everything to remedy this, but to no avail. It just doesn’t have the nice shape that my regular Winner wig has. I wish I could get excited when I reach for it on hot summer days, but, alas, I can’t. I’m afraid to try another Winner Elite for fear that I will spend money, again, on a less than satisfactory expensive wig."
"This is my second Winner Elite. I love my first which fit perfectly from out of the box, no adjusting at all. The new one not so much. The hair in at the nape is thinner I can see the adjustable band through it somewhat. If someone was standing close they might be able to see it as well. The new one is shinier and not as pouffy on top. I feel the band behind my ears which I don’t on my first Winner. I prefer to wear the hair over my ears which feels uncomfortable in my new Winner. I don’t feel the same confidence."
"I received the Winner Elite in ss17/23. It is a medium brown with some blonde mixed in. It's darker than I thought it would be. It is bigger in the cap than the first winner elite I bought. I may have to put some stitches in the cap to make it fit better. I am a petite/average size. It is flatter than the regular winner. But I will put product in it and work with it."
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