Blonde Wigs Without Dark Roots: Non-Rooted Blonde Shades by Brand

Blonde Wigs Without Dark Roots: Non-Rooted Blonde Shades by Brand

Rooted and shaded blondes are everywhere right now. A darker root makes a blonde look lived-in and natural, so many of today's most popular wig colors have one. But not everyone wants that look. If you have always worn a clean, even blonde, or you simply prefer the color to run the same from the part to the ends, a darker root can feel like the wrong shade entirely.

The good news is that every premium brand we carry still makes beautiful blondes without an intentionally darker root. We have gathered a selection of them below, brand by brand. Some are blended or highlighted blondes with several tones woven together, but none of them have the deliberately darker-rooted look.

How to Spot a Rooted Shade Before You Buy

Most brands mark their rooted colors in the shade name or code. Once you know the signs, you can scan a color chart in seconds:

• "SS", "Shaded" or "Rooted" in the name. Raquel Welch, Gabor and Hairdo use SS (for example, RL14/25SS Shaded Honey Ginger is the rooted version of RL14/25 Honey Ginger).
• A trailing "S" plus a number on Jon Renau shades. 14/26S10 Shaded Pralines n' Cream has a root; 14/26 Pralines n' Cream does not.
• "-R" or "-LR" after the name at Rene of Paris, Noriko, Amore and Belle Tress. Creamy Toffee-R is rooted; Creamy Toffee is not.
• "ROOTED" vs. "MIX" at Ellen Wille. Champagne Rooted has a root; Champagne Mix is a blend with no darker root.

The same shade often comes in both versions, so it pays to double-check the full color name when you choose your variant.

Raquel Welch

Golden Pecan (RL13/88), Pale Gold Wheat (RL14/22), Honey Ginger (RL14/25), Iced Sweet Cream (RL16/22), Pale Golden Honey (RL16/88), Biscuit (RL19/23), Buttered Toast (R1416T), Golden Wheat (R14/88H), Glazed Sand (R1621S+), Glazed Vanilla (R23S+) and Ginger Blonde (R25).

Try them in Upstage, Wavy Day or Untold Story, or browse the Raquel Welch collection.

Gabor

Golden Wheat (GF14-88), Iced Sweet Cream (GF16-22), Biscuit (GF19-23), Honey Toast (GL14-16), Buttered Toast (GL15-26), Sandy Blonde (GL14-22), Buttered Biscuit (GL16-27) and Sunkissed Beige (GL23-101). Choose the versions without "SS" in the code.

Try them in Upper Cut, Timeless Beauty or Sweetly Subtle, or browse the Gabor collection.

Jon Renau

Creme Soda (14/24), Pralines n' Cream (14/26), Vanilla Macaron (14/88H), Banana Creme (16/22), Poppy Seed (22MB), Pina Colada (22F16), Creme Brulee (24B22), Butter Popcorn (24B613), Butterscotch (24B/27C), Eclair (24BT18), Napoleon (24BRH18) and White Chocolate (613). Pralines n' Cream, Butter Popcorn and Butterscotch also come in shaded versions, so pick the code without the "S" ending.

Try them in Allure, Lily or Sheena, or browse the Jon Renau collection. Our Jon Renau Color Guide explains every code.

Envy

Light Blonde, Medium Blonde, Dark Blonde, Almond Breeze, Mocha Frost, Vanilla Butter and Ginger Cream.

Try them in Zoey, Whitney or Victoria, or browse the Envy collection.

TressAllure

Sunlit Blonde (14/1001), Vintage Blonde (14/23), Cloud Veil (101/24), Icy Pearl (88), Platinum Shimmer (1001) and Buttercream Halo (223/23C).

Try them in Razor Cut Shag or Flawless Waves, or browse the TressAllure collection.

Estetica Designs

• R14/24: Dark Blonde / Pale Golden Blonde
• R14/26H: Dark Blonde with Golden Blonde Highlights
• R16/22: Honey Blonde / Light Ash Blonde
• R16/100: Honey Blonde / Pearl Blonde
• R16/88H: Honey Blonde with Lightest Blonde Highlights
• R18/22: Ash Blonde / Light Ash Blonde
• R24/18BT: Golden Blonde with Ash Blonde Tips
• R26/613: Golden Blonde / Pale Blonde
• R22/102: Light Blonde / Palest Blonde
• R101: Platinum Blonde
• RH1488: Dark Blonde with Lightest Blonde Highlights

Try them in Ellen, Jessica or Jamie, or see the Estetica Designs color guide and the Estetica collection.

Ellen Wille

Ellen Wille makes some particularly beautiful blended blondes. Its "Mix" shades blend several tones without a shaded root: Champagne Mix, Light Champagne Mix, Pearl Blonde Mix, Pastel Blonde Mix, Sandy Blonde Mix, Sand Mix, Sand Multi Mix, Dark Sand Mix, Light Honey Mix, Sahara Beige Mix, Ginger Blonde Mix and Smoke Blonde Mix.

Try them in Zizi or Carol, or browse the Ellen Wille collection.

Rene of Paris, Noriko and Amore

These sister brands share many color families, although each collection offers its own selection: Creamy Blond, Frosti Blond, Ice Blond, Gold Blond, Spring Honey, Spring Honey-T, Harvest Gold, Strawberry Swirl, Vanilla Lush, Creamy Toffee, Honey Wheat and Buttered Toast. Creamy Toffee, Honey Wheat and Spring Honey also come in rooted "-R" versions, so choose the name without it.

Try them in Sky by Noriko, Erin by Amore or Stevie by Amore, or browse Rene of Paris, Noriko and Amore.

Henry Margu

• 14H: Dark Blonde with Wheat Blonde Highlights
• 16H: Ash Blonde with Platinum Highlights
• 25H: Golden Blonde with Strawberry Blonde Dimension
• 24H18: Light Ash Brown with Gold Blonde Highlights
• 10/613: Light Ash Blonde with Platinum Highlights
• 12/26H: Light Golden Brown with Blonde Highlights
• 614H: Light Wheat Blonde with Golden Blonde Highlights

26H and 88H are also worth a look. Try them in Kendall, Kelly or Athena, or browse the Henry Margu collection.

Hairdo

Buttered Toast (R1416T), Biscuit (R19/23), Golden Wheat (R14/88H), Ginger Blonde (R25), Glazed Sand (R1621S), Sandy Blonde (R21T), Swedish Blonde (R22), Oatmeal (R16/23), Alabaster (R23/61) and Platinum Blonde (R23/101). Skip the "SS ... Rooted" versions of Biscuit, Golden Wheat, Ginger Blonde and Oatmeal.

Try them in Thrill Seeker or Long With Layers, or browse the Hairdo collection, which also includes clip-in extensions and ponytails in these shades.

Mane Attraction, Vivica Fox and Belle Tress

• Mane Attraction: Champagne, Honey and Apricot (a strawberry blonde). Try Vixen or Uptown.
• Vivica Fox: 613, a solid platinum blonde. Browse the Vivica Fox collection.
• Belle Tress: most Belle Tress blondes are rooted (look for "-R"), but Coconut Silver Blonde is a lovely exception, offered in several Belle Tress toppers. Browse the Belle Tress collection.

A Few Things to Keep in Mind

• Not every color comes in every style. Each style has its own color list, so check the color options on the product page.
• Screens vary. Compare shades side by side in our Color Guide Tool and look at the swatch for each color.
• Blended and highlighted blondes are not rooted, but they do mix lighter and darker tones throughout. If you want a single, even color, choose a solid shade such as 613, Platinum Blonde or Light Blonde.
• Synthetic vs. human hair. Most shades here are synthetic. Our Wig Fiber Guide explains the difference.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does "rooted" or "shaded" mean on a wig color?

A rooted or shaded color has a darker tone at the base of the hair, near the part and crown, that fades into the main color. It imitates natural regrowth. A non-rooted color has no deliberately darker base.

Are highlighted blondes the same as rooted blondes?

No. Highlighted and blended blondes weave several tones through the whole length of the hair. A rooted blonde is darker specifically at the root. Many of the shades above are highlighted or blended, but none of them have a darker root.

Which non-rooted blonde is best for cool or warm skin tones?

As a rule, ash, pearl and platinum blondes (such as Iced Sweet Cream, Ice Blond, Pearl Blonde Mix or Platinum Blonde) flatter cool undertones, while golden and honey blondes (such as Golden Wheat, Honey Toast, Harvest Gold or Butterscotch) flatter warm undertones. Our team is happy to suggest shades for you.

Can you help me choose?

Yes. Tell us on live chat which styles you like (pixie, bob, shoulder-length or long; straight, wavy or curly) and whether you lean toward cooler or warmer blondes. We will narrow this list down to specific wigs and check current availability across our brands.

See It on You

Upload a selfie to MyHairMagic to try styles virtually, and find the shapes that flatter you with the Face Shape Detector. Then browse our full Blonde Wigs collection to find the right blonde for you, without the roots.