Good choice
"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."
Winner Elite Wig by Raquel Welch – Short Hand-Tied Synthetic Wig
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.
Key Features
- Short hand-tied synthetic wig with razor-edged layers
- Ultra lightweight design (approx. 1.5 oz)
- Lace front for a natural-looking hairline
- Monofilament top for realistic parting and movement
- 100% hand-tied cap for superior comfort and flexibility
- Kanekalon Vibralite® fiber for softness and shape retention
- Short tapered cut for easy, everyday styling
- Average cap size for a secure, comfortable fit
Why You’ll Love It
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 & Fit Guidance
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
No Returns or Exchanges for Open Box Items
Open Box | Winner Elite by Raquel Welch | Synthetic Lace Front Wig | Hand Tied | R388G
$539.00
$557.00
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$539.00
| Specifications | |
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| Brand | Raquel Welch |
| Product Type | Open Box |
| 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 Hair Care
We Recommend Washing Your Alternative Hair Every 6-8 Wears
CLEANSE & CONDITION
- Before washing your wig or hairpiece, gently remove any tangles using your Wide Tooth Comb
- Wet hair completely using cool running water, allowing the water to flow in the direction of the fibers
- Do not submerge or soak your wig or topper
- Gently lather the hair with a small amount of shampoo specifically formulated for synthetic hair, making sure the hair is traveling in the same direction
- DO NOT rub hair as this may cause tangling
- Rinse thoroughly under cool running water until water runs clear
- Wrap wig or hairpiece in a towel and gently pat dry
- Spray fibers with a conditioning spray (3-5 pumps) keeping away from base of wig or hairpiece
- Please follow instructions for use depending on products used
- Gently detangle hair using your Wide Tooth Comb
DRY & STYLE
- Allow wig or hairpiece to air dry naturally by placing on a plastic or wire wig stand
- DO NOT blow dry synthetic hair
- For mid-length to long length styles, apply a detangling spray, (3-5 pumps) focusing on bottom half of wig or hairpiece.
- Gently comb through using your Wide Tooth Comb
- We recommend using your fingertips or wig comb for your desired style
- Consider additional products to add texture and definition, using a small amount and applying using your fingertips
- Do NOT use heat to style synthetic fiber (curling irons, flat irons or blow dryers)
TIPS
- Be cautious when standing near a heat source (i.e., open oven, heater, etc.)
- Excessive heat can damage the fiber
- We recommend using a detangling spray with a wide tooth comb to detangle your piece after each wear
- Please visit Accessories | Synthetic Hair Care at wigstudio1.com for a variety of products available for cleansing, conditioning, and styling your synthetic pieces
Choosing the right Raquel Welch wig color involves more than selecting blonde, brunette, or red. The Raquel Welch color chart features dimensional blends, rooted shades, salon-inspired highlights, and tone variations designed to create natural depth and movement.
Many Raquel Welch colors include subtle lowlights and multi-tonal layering to mimic professionally colored hair. Rooted shades (often marked with “SS” for Shadow Shade) add depth at the crown, creating a softer grow-out effect and a more realistic appearance at the hairline.
Understanding Raquel Welch Color Codes
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Base Number – Indicates the dominant shade level (light blonde, medium brown, etc.)
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Secondary Numbers – Reflect highlight or lowlight blends
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SS (Shadow Shade) – Denotes a rooted version with natural depth
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Tones – Warm (golden, honey), Cool (ash, iced), or Neutral blends
This Raquel Welch color guide is designed to help you confidently choose a shade that enhances your features and complements your personal style — whether you prefer bright icy blondes, rich brunettes, warm auburns, or dimensional highlighted blends.
Vibralite Shades |
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COLOR NUMBER |
COLOR NAME |
COLOR DESCRIPTION |
| R2 | Ebony | Black |
| R4 | Midnight Brown | Off Black or Black/Brown |
| R6 | Dark Chocolate | Rich, Dark Brown |
| R8 | Dark Cinnamon | Rich, Medium Brown |
| R829S / R829S+ | Glazed Hazelnut | Medium Brown with Ginger highlights |
| R830 | Ginger Brown | Warm, Medium Brown |
| R9S / R9S+ | Glazed Mahogany | Dark Brown with subtle, warm highlights |
| R10 | Chestnut | Rich Dark Brown with Coffee Brown highlights all over |
| R11S / R11S+ | Glazed Mocha | Medium Brown with Golden Blonde highlights |
| R12T | Pecan Brown | Light Brown with subtle Light Brown tips |
| R28S / R28S+ | Glazed Fire | Fiery Red with Bright Red highlights |
| R29S / R29S+ | Glazed Strawberry | Strawberry Blonde with Pale Blonde highlights |
| R30 | Auburn | Medium Red Brown |
| R33 | Dark Auburn | Dark Reddish Brown |
| R130 | Dark Copper | Bright Reddish Brown with subtle Copper highlights |
| R3025S / R3025S+ | Glazed Cinnamon | Medium Reddish Brown with Ginger highlights |
| R32/31 | Cinnabar | Rich Chestnut with warm undertones |
| R3329S / R3329S+ | Glazed Auburn | Rich Dark Reddish Brown with Pale Peach Blonde highlights |
| R13S | Glazed Toast | |
| R14/88H | Golden Wheat | Medium Blonde streaked with Pale Gold highlights |
| R16 | Honey Blonde | Neutral, Pale Blonde |
| R21T | Sandy Blonde | Cool, Pale Blonde wth Ash Blonde tips |
| R22 | Sweedish Blonde | Pale Baby Blonde OR Salon-Processed Blonde |
| R23S / R23S+ | Glazed Vanilla | Cool Platinum Blonde with almost White highlights |
| R25 | Ginger Blonde | Golden Blonde with subtle highlights |
| R101 | Pearl Platinum | Pale, Pearly, Platinum Blonde |
| R1416T | Buttered Toast | Dark, Ash Blonde with Golden tips |
| R1621 / R1621S+ | Glazed Sand | Honey Blonde with Ash highlights on top |
| R2026S | Glazed Apricot | Very Pale Ginger Blonde with Soft Gold highlights |
| R6/30H | Chocolate Copper | Dark Brown with soft, Coppery highlights |
| R6/28H | Coppery Mink | Dark Brown with Vibrant Red highlights |
| R8/25 | Golden Walnut | Rich, Dark Brown with Gold highlights |
| R9F26 | Mocha Foil | Warm, Medium Brown with Gold highlights around the face |
| R12/26H | Honey Pecan | Light Brown with subtle, cool highlights |
| R13F25 | Praline Foil | Neutral Medium Brown with Pale Gold highlights around the face |
| R38 | Smoked Walnut | Light Brown with 50% Gray |
| R44 | Steel Gray | Salt and Pepper |
| R48 | Walnut Mist | Light Brown with 80% Gray |
| R56 | Smoke | Lightest Gray |
| R56/60 | Silver Mist | Lightest Gray with White highlights throughout |
| R61 | Palest Pearl | Pearlescent, Soft White - not as stark as R60 |
| R119G | Gradient Smoke | Light Brown with 80% Gray in front gradually blended into 50% Gray in nape area |
| R511G | Gradient Charcoal | Steel Gray with subtle Light Gray hightlights at the front |
| SS8/25 | Golden Walnut | Rich, Dark Brown with subtle warm highlights, Dark Brown roots |
| SS8/29 | Hazelnut | Medium Brown with Ginger highlights, Dark Brown roots |
| SS10 | Chestnut | Rich Dark Brown with Light Brown highlights all over, Dark Brown roots |
| SS11/29 | Nutmeg | Light Reddish Brown with Dark Brown roots |
| SS12/22 | Cappuccino | Light Golden Brown with Cool Blonde highlights all over, Dark Brown roots |
| SS14/25 | Honey Ginger | Golden Blonde with Light Gold highlights, Medium Brown roots |
| SS14/88 | Golden Wheat | Medium Blonde streaked with Pale Gold highlights, Medium Brown roots |
| SS23 | Vanilla | Cool Platinum Blonde, dark subtle roots |
| SS25 | Ginger Blonde | Golden Blonde with subtle highlights, Medium Brown roots |
| SS28 | Glazed Fire | Fiery Red with Bright Red highlights on top, Dark Brown roots |
| SS29/20 | Strawberry Blonde | Strawberry Blonde with Medium Brown roots |
| SS31 | Copper | Bright, Coppery Brown with dark roots |
| SS130 | Dark Copper | Bright Reddish Brown with subtle Copper highlights, Dark Brown roots |
| GL 33-130 | Sangria | Intense Fiery Red |
| GL 30-32 | Dark Copper | Copper Red |
| GL 29-31 | Rusty Auburn | Medium Auburn with subtle Ginger highlights |
| GL 27-29 | Chocolate Caramel | Dark Ginger Blonde |
| GL 8-29 | Hazelnut | Coffee Brown with Soft Ginger highlights |
| GL18-23 | Toasted Pecan | Ash Brown with Cool Blonde highlights |
| GL27-22 | Caramel | Reddish Blonde with Pale Gold highlights |
| GL 11/25 | Honey Pecan | Darkest Blonde with Pale Gold Highlights |
| GL16-27 | Buttered Biscuit | Medium Blonde with Light Gold highlights |
| GL12-16 | Golden Walnut | Dark Blonde with cool highlights |
| GL12-14 | Mocha | Dark Blonde with Medium Blonde highlights |
| GL23-101 | Sunkissed Beige | Beige Blonde with Platinum highlights |
| GL14-22 | Sandy Blonde | Golden Blonde with palest Blonde hoghlights |
| GL15-26 | Buttered Toast | Medium Blonde with Light Blonde highlights |
| GL14-16 | Honey Toast | Dark Blonde with Golden highlights |
| GL10-14 | Walnut | Dark Ash Blonde |
| GL10-12 | Sunlit Chestnut | Rich Brown with Caramel highlights |
| GL8-10 | Dark Chestnut | Rich, Dark Brown with Coffee highlights |
| GL 6-30 | Mahogany | Dark Brown with soft Copper highlights |
| GL 4-8 | Dark Chocolate | Rich, Dark Brown |
| GL 2-6 | Black Coffee | Darkest Brown |
| GL 60-101 | Silvery Moon | Creamy almost White Grey |
| GL 51-56 | Sugared Pewter | 80% Silver Grey with 20% Brown |
| GL 56-60 | Sugared Silver | Light Silver Grey |
| GL 44-51 | Sugared Charcoal | Darkest Brown with 50% Silver Grey |
| GL 38-48 | Sugared Smoke | Lightest Brown with 75% grey |
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COLOR NUMBER |
COLOR |
COLOR DESCRIPTION |
| RL2/4 | Off Black | Black with subtle Brown highlights |
| RL4/6 | Black Coffee | Rich Dark Brown |
| RL5/27 | Ginger Brown | Warm Brown with highlights |
| RL6/8 | Dark Chocolate | Warm Light Brown |
| RL6/28 | Bronzed Sable | Lighter Brown with highlights |
| RL6/30 | Copper Mahogany | Dark Brown with soft, Coppery highlights |
| RL8/29 | Hazelnut | Medium Brown with Ginger highlights |
| RL10/12 | Sunlit Chestnut | Cool Light Brown |
| RL11/25 | Golden Walnut | Medium Brown with Gold highlights throughout |
| RL29/25 | Golden Russet | Strawberry Blonde with Golden Blonde highlights |
| RL30/27 | Rusty Auburn | Pale Red with Warm Blonde highlights |
| RL31/29 | Fiery Copper | Copper with Gold highlights |
| RL32/31 | Cinnabar | Rich Chestnut with warm undertones |
| RL33/35 | Deepest Ruby | Deep Ruby Red |
| RL12/16 | Honey Toast | Dark Blonde with subtle highlights |
| RL13/88 | Golden Pecan | Neutral Medium Blonde |
| RL14/22 | Pale Gold Wheat | Warm Medium Blonde |
| RL14/25 | Honey Ginger | Dark Golden Blonde with Light Gold highlights |
| RL16/88 | Pale Golden Honey | Honey Blonde with Pale Gold highlights |
| RL19/23 | Biscuit | Cool Platinum Blonde with subtle highlights |
| RL25/27 | Butterscotch | Golden Blonde |
| RL38 | Smoke | Light Brown with 50% Gray |
| RL511 | Sugar & Charcoal | Salt & Pepper Gray |
| RL56/60 | Silver | Lightest Gray with White highlights throughout |
| RL119 | Silver & Smoke | Light Brown with 80% Gray in front gradually blended into 50% Gray in nape area |
| RL8/29SS | Shaded Hazelnut | Medium Brown with Ginger highlights & Dark Brown roots |
| RL12/22SS | Shaded Cappucino | Light Golden Brown with Cool Blonde highlights all over & Dark Brown roots |
| RL25/27SS | Shaded Butterscotch | Golden Blonde with Medium Brown roots |
| RL14/22SS | Shaded Wheat | Warm Medium Blonde with Medium Brown roots |
| RL19/23SS | Shaded Biscuit | Cool Platinum Blonde with subtle highlights & Medium Brown roots |
| RL511 | Sugar & Charcoal | Steel Gray with Subtle Light Gray Highlights at the Front |
| RL4/10SS | Shaded Iced Java | Off Black shaded with Dark Brown |
| RL8/12SS | Shaded Iced Mocha | Medium Brown shaded with Dark Blonde |
| RL10/22SS | Shaded Iced Cappuccino | Light Brown shaded with Medium Blonde |
| RL9/24SS | Shaded Iced Café Latte | Dark Brown shaded with Golden Brown |
| RL29/33SS | Shaded Iced Pumpkin Spice | Strawberry Blonde shaded with Dark Red-Brown |
| RL613SS | Shaded Platinum | Dark Brown roots with Warm Platinum Blonde |
| RL14/25SS | Shaded Honey Ginger | Dark Blonde Evenly Blended with Medium Golden Blonde With Dark Roots |
| RL17/23SS | Shaded Iced Latte Macchiato | Honey Blonde shaded with Cool Blonde |
| RL19/23SS | Shaded Biscuit | Light Ash Blonde Evenly Blended with Cool Platinum Blonde with Dark Roots |
| R14/25 | Honey Ginger | Dark Blonde Evenly Blended with Ginger Blonde |
| RL16/22 | Iced Sweet Cream | Light Blonde with Platinum Highlights |
| RL51/61 | Iced Granita | Lightest Grey Blending to a Deep Grey towards the Nape |
| RL16/22SS | Shaded Iced Sweet Cream | Light Blonde with Platinum Highlights with Dark Roots |
| RL16/21SS | Shaded Sand | Shaded Light Blonde with Medium Brown |
| R60 | White Mist | |
| SS4/33 | Shaded Eggplant | Dark Brown Evenly Blended with Dark Auburn and Dark Roots |
| SS4/6 | Shaded Expresso | Dark Brown Evenly Blended with Medium Brown and Dark Roots |
| SS9/30 | Shaded Cocoa | Warm Medium Brown Evenly Blended with Medium Auburn with Dark Roots |
| ss12/20 | Shaded Toast | Light Golden Brown Evenly Blended with Neutral Blonde Highlights with Dark Roots |
Winner Elite Wig by Raquel Welch – Short Hand-Tied Synthetic Wig
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.
Key Features
- Short hand-tied synthetic wig with razor-edged layers
- Ultra lightweight design (approx. 1.5 oz)
- Lace front for a natural-looking hairline
- Monofilament top for realistic parting and movement
- 100% hand-tied cap for superior comfort and flexibility
- Kanekalon Vibralite® fiber for softness and shape retention
- Short tapered cut for easy, everyday styling
- Average cap size for a secure, comfortable fit
Why You’ll Love It
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 & Fit Guidance
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
No Returns or Exchanges for Open Box Items
Open Box | Winner Elite by Raquel Welch | Synthetic Lace Front Wig | Hand Tied | R388G
R388G GRADIENT SMOKED WALNUT | Light brown with 80% gray throughout the front crown & sides gradually blended into a darker nape with a 50% light brown gray mix
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Overall rating: 4.0 / 5 from 10 reviews.
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Not as good as my regular Winner wig
"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."
Not Identical Twins
"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."
Winner Elite ss17/23
"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."
Its a Winner!
"Beautiful color and very comfortable. Looks so real. Woman want to know where did I get my hair cut."
Good choice
"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."
Not as good as my regular Winner wig
"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."
Not Identical Twins
"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."
Winner Elite ss17/23
"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."
Its a Winner!
"Beautiful color and very comfortable. Looks so real. Woman want to know where did I get my hair cut."
