Editor's Pick by Raquel Welch
Editor's Pick by Raquel Welch
There is a reason Editor's Pick by Raquel Welch has been a confirmed best-seller for years and shows no sign of stepping aside: it simply works. An above-the-shoulder layered bob with loose, bouncy waves, a feather-cut eyelash bang that blends seamlessly into the full layered body, a Sheer Indulgence™ hand-tied monofilament top for natural-looking multi-directional parting, and a temple-to-temple lace front — Editor's Pick gives you what Raquel Welch calls "almost limitless styling choices" in a style that looks effortlessly gorgeous straight from the box. Finger-style it for a trendy, tousled beachy wave. Brush it out for a fuller, softer silhouette. Use heat tools to personalize further. The styling choices are only limited by your imagination — the construction and fiber quality back every choice equally. At 3.25 oz with a Memory Cap® II that molds to the head and a closed crown that adds lift without permatease, Editor's Pick is the everyday layered wave bob that the Raquel Welch Signature Collection is most famous for. With very good reason.
Part of Raquel Welch's Signature Collection, Editor's Pick is available in Average cap size (this blog's focus) with Large and Elite versions also available. In this complete guide we cover everything: the feather-cut eyelash bang and why it matters, the Sheer Indulgence™ hand-tied monofilament top, the closed crown lift construction, the two documented finger-styling modes, the heat-styling range, an important care note about wave preservation, the top five confirmed customer colors, and who Editor's Pick was made for.
What Is Editor's Pick by Raquel Welch?
Editor's Pick by Raquel Welch is an above-the-shoulder layered bob from the Signature Collection — described by Raquel Welch with characteristic editorial specificity: "Why not romance the season with this modern look? Loose, bouncy waves. Softly waved top and bangs blend perfectly into full layers that make for a trendy, tousled look that can be finger styled or brushed into a fuller silhouette of soft waves. Plus, the temple-to-temple lace front and monofilament top offer off-the-face styling and varied parting options which means styling choices are almost limitless."
The word "romance" in the style's own description is specific and intentional. Editor's Pick is not a polished, structured bob. It is not a geometric architectural style. It is a romantic one — loose, bouncy, wave-full, with the kind of soft dimensional texture that evokes the feeling of genuinely great natural hair on its most effortlessly beautiful day. The feather-cut eyelash bang, the softly waved layers, the tousled or fuller silhouette options — all of these serve a single design intention: a style that makes the wearer feel like herself at her best, with hair that looks not styled but simply alive.
The best-seller status is confirmed across multiple retailers — an extraordinary achievement for a style in the Signature Collection's competitive layered wave category. This longevity is earned through consistent delivery of the "almost limitless styling choices" promise, across thousands of wearers and years of production. Editor's Pick works for an unusually wide range of wearers — and it works every time they wear it.
The Feather-Cut Eyelash Bang: The Detail the Brief Misses
What a Feather-Cut Eyelash Bang Is
The brief describes the front measurement as simply 4.5" without naming the specific technique. The precise description from the style itself is: "Softly waved top and a feather-cut, eyelash bang blends perfectly into full layers." The feather-cut eyelash bang is the most important design detail in Editor's Pick's silhouette — and understanding it clarifies the entire front-of-style character.
A feather-cut bang uses the same razor-tapering or point-cutting technique as Cinch and Crushing On Casual in this series — cutting the bang with graduated, irregular ends that feather into the surrounding layers rather than ending at a blunt line. An eyelash bang is a specific length: it falls to approximately eyelash level, creating a fringe that grazes the eye area without covering it fully. Combined, the "feather-cut eyelash bang" is a 4.5" softly tapered fringe that sits right at the eyes, blends seamlessly into the layered wave body, and creates the specific face-framing, eye-accenting effect that is the most immediately flattering quality of Editor's Pick's front profile.
How It Blends Into the Layers
The key phrase in the style's own description is "blends perfectly" — the feather-cut quality of the bang means it does not have a visible edge where it ends and the layers begin. The feathered ends of the bang transition organically into the softly waved layer body, creating the appearance of continuous, natural layering from the eyes through the full above-shoulder length. This is what prevents Editor's Pick from looking like a wig with bangs — it looks like a layered cut where the fringe, the crown layers, and the full wave body are all part of a single, unified construction. The "trendy, tousled look" that the style's own description highlights is partly the result of this seamless fringe-to-layer blend.
Two Ways to Wear the Bang
Like Director's Pick's fringe, the feather-cut eyelash bang can be worn forward across the face or swept to the side. Worn forward, it creates the eye-accenting, face-softening effect of a classic eyelash fringe. Swept to the side, it creates a more open, polished presentation that reveals more of the face and forehand. Both positions are achievable with finger-styling alone, and the Tru2Life® fiber holds whichever position is chosen throughout the day.
The Construction: What Makes Editor's Pick Look This Natural
Sheer Indulgence™ Hand-Tied Monofilament Top
The precise construction is a Sheer Indulgence™ Hand-Tied Monofilament Top — designed to create the look of natural hair growth from the scalp and sheer enough to blend in with all skin tones. The monofilament top covers the crown area with hand-tied fibers on a sheer, skin-toned mesh base — individually knotted hairs that create a convincing natural scalp appearance throughout the full top of the style. Multiple reviewers confirm that the full monofilament cap construction provides a natural-looking part wherever preferred — multi-directional parting is supported across the complete crown.
For Editor's Pick's above-the-shoulder layered bob, the full monofilament top creates two specific advantages. First, the feather-cut bang originates at the crown and the monofilament construction at the crown makes this origin point look completely natural — the bang appears to grow from a real scalp rather than from a manufactured cap. Second, the part can be placed left, right, center, or slightly off-center with a convincing natural result in every position — essential for a style designed to offer "almost limitless styling choices."
The Closed Crown: Lift Without Permatease
Multiple sources confirm a specific and important construction detail: Editor's Pick has a "Closed Crown — Adds lift and volume to the crown area." This is a construction element the brief does not mention — a closed crown adds the volume lift of a structured crown without the explicit permatease of styles like Breeze. The result is crown volume that reads as natural fullness rather than obvious pre-teasing: the style sits with appropriate above-the-shoulder body at the crown without looking flat but also without the elevated, lifted character of a permatease-forward crown. This closed crown construction is part of why Editor's Pick's waves look appropriately full and voluminous without looking theatrical.
Sheer Indulgence™ Temple-to-Temple Lace Front
The temple-to-temple lace front creates a natural-looking hairline at the full front perimeter — specifically enabling the off-the-face styling that is central to Editor's Pick's design. The feather-cut eyelash bang can be swept back in any direction without revealing an artificial cap edge. The loose waves can be pushed behind the ears or worn away from the face in any configuration. The lace front's quality and span are what make these styling options work naturally rather than requiring the careful positioning that a narrower or lower-quality lace front would demand.
Memory Cap® II Base
The Memory Cap® II uses finer, resilient stretch lace throughout the base that conforms to the individual head after approximately one hour of wear. As the construction description states: "The Memory Cap Base II construction, offers a custom like comfort due to its finer, yet resilient stretch lace for the lightest most comfortable and secure fit available." Non-slip silicone at the front, crown, and nape adds additional security throughout the day. The adjustable band at the nape allows circumference customization up to half an inch. At 3.25 oz on a Memory Cap® II that has conformed to the head, Editor's Pick is genuinely comfortable throughout a full active day.
The Two Styling Modes: Editor's Pick's Core Versatility
Mode One: Finger-Styled Tousled Waves
Editor's Pick's first and most casual mode uses the loose, bouncy wave pre-set as its starting point. Lifting and separating the wave layers with the fingers — pulling sections slightly apart, working from the crown downward — creates the "trendy, tousled look" that the style's own description prioritizes. This mode has the relaxed, effortlessly beachy quality of waves that formed naturally and were touched as little as possible. It is the mode that looks most like genuinely great natural wavy hair — the "romance the season" quality that Raquel Welch describes. And it requires nothing beyond the hands.
Mode Two: Brushed Fuller Silhouette of Soft Waves
Editor's Pick's second mode uses gentle brushing or combing to blend the individual wave sections into a fuller, more continuous wave silhouette. Instead of distinct individual wave clusters, brushing creates a unified, full-bodied wave mass — more volume, more softness, more polished presentation. This mode has the classic, feminine quality of a traditionally styled layered wave bob — less casual-tousled, more soft-sophisticated. It works for professional settings, special occasions, and any context where the brushed-out version of the style fits the moment better than the tousled one.
The Critical Care Note: Finger-Style Only When Dry
One reviewer provides the most important practical care guidance for Editor's Pick: "It's best to comb it with your fingers because even a wide tooth comb can stretch the synthetic hair and then your curls will disappear." Additional care guidance confirms: only finger-style wavy or curly wigs when dry to preserve the texture. This is the single most important practical guideline for Editor's Pick wearers — the wave pattern is preserved by fingers and lost by combs. Wide-tooth combs are appropriate before washing when working through tangles from the ends upward, but between wears, finger-styling is the technique that maintains the wave character through the life of the style.
Tru2Life® Fiber: Editor's Pick's Heat-Styling Range
Heat Styling on Top of Two Already-Great Modes
The Tru2Life® fiber is heat-friendly to 350°F — and for Editor's Pick, this adds a third and fourth dimension to the two finger-styling modes:
- Curling wand for more defined, tighter waves: A curling wand at 275°F creates more precise, defined wave character than the pre-set bounce — tightening individual wave sections for a more deliberately styled wave presentation
- Flat iron for sleek straight: A flat iron transforms the layered wave bob into a clean, straight above-shoulder layered bob — completely different in character, equally polished
- Bang direction: A brief flat iron pass at 275°F on the feather-cut bang locks the preferred direction (forward or swept) in place with more precision than finger-styling alone
- Volume enhancement: A diffuser on low heat lifts and sets the wave sections for more pronounced, defined wave volume than the natural air-dry pre-set creates
Always apply a heat protectant before any heat tool contact. Work at 275°F–300°F. Allow to cool completely before touching to lock any heat-styled shape. The Tru2Life® style memory holds any heat-applied variation until the next wash.
Editor's Pick by Raquel Welch: Full Specifications
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Brand | Raquel Welch |
| Collection | Signature Collection |
| Fiber | Tru2Life® Heat-Friendly Synthetic (up to 350°F) |
| Cap Construction | Memory Cap® II Base + Sheer Indulgence™ Temple-to-Temple Lace Front + Sheer Indulgence™ Hand-Tied Monofilament Top + Closed Crown |
| Cap Size | Average (also available in Large and Elite) |
| Front / Bang | 4.5" (feather-cut eyelash bang) |
| Crown | 10.25" |
| Sides | 9.25" |
| Back | 9.25" |
| Nape | 6.5" |
| Weight | 3.25 oz (106g) |
| Style | Above-Shoulder Layered Bob with Loose Bouncy Waves |
| Texture | Wavy — loose bouncy waves; finger-style only when dry |
| Status | Best Seller — confirmed across multiple retailers |
| Colors Shown | RL29/25 Golden Russet · RL4/10SS Shaded Iced Java · RL6/30 Copper Mahogany |
| Heat Safe Up To | 350°F |
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Style and Length: Above the Shoulder and Fully Layered
What the Measurements Create
Editor's Pick's measurements describe a style that is genuinely above-shoulder on most wearers. The crown at 10.25" and sides at 9.25" are the longest measurements — providing the layered wave body's full dimension. The back and sides match at 9.25", creating the symmetrical, rounded back profile of a well-executed layered bob. The nape at 6.5" provides comfortable neck coverage without the close-cropped finish of a very short style. And the feather-cut eyelash bang at 4.5" establishes the style's face-framing front character.
The overall length impression is of a style that sits just above the shoulders — slightly shorter than a standard LOB, longer than a chin-length bob — at exactly the length where layered waves look their most dimensional and their most romantically alive. The Tru2Life® hand-blended colors, each made up of 7–11 individual shades, play through this length with the natural variation that makes Editor's Pick look professionally colored as well as professionally cut.
The "Above the Shoulder" Sweet Spot for Wave Styles
Above-the-shoulder is one of the most effective lengths for wave texture specifically. Long enough for the waves to have visible dimension and movement — each wave visible as a complete unit with its own character. Short enough that the weight of the hair does not compress the waves or make them look heavy. And specifically above the shoulder, so the waves' natural movement is not disrupted by the shoulder's contact with the hair ends. This is why Editor's Pick's length is so well-suited to the loose, bouncy wave texture: the length and the texture reinforce each other rather than working against each other.
Editor's Pick's Color Range: Top Five and Full Palette
The Five Confirmed Top Customer Favorites
The top five customer-favorite colors for Editor's Pick are: RL29/25 Golden Russet, RL16/88 Pale Golden Honey, RL31/29 Fiery Copper, RL14/22SS Shaded Wheat, and RL19/23SS Shaded Biscuit. All five are warm-toned or dimensional-neutral — a pattern consistent with Crowd Pleaser's top colors in this series and equally not accidental. Editor's Pick's loose, bouncy wave texture showcases warm and dimensional colors at their most natural-looking: each wave surface catches a slightly different depth of the warm color blend, creating the organic color variation of professionally colored real hair.
The Full 40+ Color Range
The full color range for Editor's Pick includes: RL2/4 Off Black · RL4/6 Black Coffee · RL5/27 Ginger Brown · RL6/8 Dark Chocolate · RL6/28 Bronzed Sable · RL6/30 Copper Mahogany · RL8/29 Hazelnut · RL10/12 Sunlit Chestnut · RL11/25 Golden Walnut · RL12/16 Honey Toast · RL13/88 Golden Pecan · RL14/22 Pale Gold Wheat · RL14/25 Honey Ginger · RL16/22 Iced Sweet Cream · RL16/88 Pale Golden Honey · RL19/23 Biscuit · RL29/25 Golden Russet · RL30/27 Rusty Auburn · RL31/29 Fiery Copper · RL32/31 Cinnabar · RL33/35 Deepest Ruby · RL51/61 Iced Granita · RL56/60 Silver — plus Shadow Shades: RL10/22SS Shaded Iced Cappuccino · RL12/22SS Shaded Cappuccino · RL14/22SS Shaded Wheat · and additional SS shades across the full palette.
The SS Shadow Shade colors are particularly beautiful in Editor's Pick's loose wave construction — the darker root tone distributes naturally through the monofilament top's crown area, and the lighter mid-lengths and ends display through the wave layers with the dimensional, naturally-varied color story that has made Shadow Shade the Signature Collection's most enthusiastically re-purchased color series.
Editor's Pick, Editor's Pick Large, and Editor's Pick Elite: Understanding the Three Versions
Editor's Pick Average (This Blog)
The original and most widely stocked version. Memory Cap® II base, monofilament top, temple-to-temple lace front, wefted back. Average cap size. 3.25 oz. The same construction the best-seller has always had and will continue to have.
Editor's Pick Large
Identical construction and silhouette in a Large cap size. Same measurements, same colors, same construction — for wearers whose head circumference falls outside the average range.
Editor's Pick Elite
The upgraded construction version of Editor's Pick — same silhouette but with a 100% hand-tied cap construction (closed wefted base replaced with hand-tied throughout) at 3.8 oz. For wearers who want the Editor's Pick silhouette with the most natural-moving construction available. The Elite is to Editor's Pick what Director's Pick is to Editor's Pick — a hand-tied upgrade of the same beloved silhouette.
Who Is Editor's Pick by Raquel Welch Made For?
The Classic Wave Bob Devotee
Editor's Pick is the Signature Collection's most consistently beloved above-shoulder wave bob — not because it is the most exotic or the most premium-constructed, but because it is the most perfectly executed version of the classic, romantic above-shoulder layered wave bob. For women who love this specific silhouette and want the most reliable, most consistently beautiful version of it available in the Signature Collection, Editor's Pick is the answer the best-seller designation confirms it to be.
The Two-Mode Versatile Styler
Editor's Pick's specific documented versatility — tousled vs. fuller-brushed — makes it particularly well-suited for wearers who want their above-shoulder wave bob to look meaningfully different across different contexts without requiring heat tools or washing between styling sessions. The same style, the same day, with two genuinely different characters achievable in a few seconds of handling. For women who need one wave wig to work casually on weekends and more polished at work, Editor's Pick provides both modes reliably.
The "Gateway Wig" First-Time Buyer
MyHairMail's own guide describes Editor's Pick as "the gateway wig for many first-time buyers" — a specific and accurate assessment. The layered bob's universal flattery across face shapes, the Memory Cap® II's comfortable conforming fit, the two-mode versatility requiring no technical expertise, the monofilament top's natural parting, and the lace front's seamless hairline together create the ideal entry-point wig experience: natural-looking enough to feel convincing at first wear, versatile enough to serve daily use, and excellent enough at the construction level that the first-time buyer's experience of it confirms that wig-wearing is genuinely achievable at this quality level.
The SS Color Enthusiast
Editor's Pick's full Shadow Shade color range — with SS Shaded Wheat and SS Shaded Biscuit confirmed in the top five customer favorites — makes it a premier destination for Shadow Shade colors in an above-shoulder wave format. The Tru2Life® fiber's 7–11 shade hand-blending and the wave texture's natural color-depth display together create some of the most beautiful SS color presentations available in the Signature Collection at this length. For wearers who specifically love SS colors and want them in an above-shoulder layered wave bob, Editor's Pick's construction and color range serve this need completely.
The Medical Wig Wearer
For women managing hair loss, Editor's Pick provides the Sheer Indulgence™ lace front for a natural-looking hairline, the hand-tied monofilament top for multi-directional natural parting with convincing scalp simulation, the Memory Cap® II for a conforming comfortable fit at 3.25 oz, and the loose bouncy wave style's inherent fullness for complete, confidence-building coverage. The style's proven best-seller status across the wig community — including medical wig wearers — is the most credible possible confirmation that Editor's Pick delivers its natural-looking promise to the wearers who most need it.
Care and Maintenance for Editor's Pick by Raquel Welch
The Golden Rule: Finger-Style Only When Dry
The single most important care instruction for Editor's Pick — confirmed by both reviewers and care guidance across the wig community — is: finger-style only when dry. A wide-tooth comb on dry waves stretches the synthetic fiber and destroys the curl pattern. A brush does the same. When the style is dry, only fingers should touch it. When tangles need addressing, work gently from the ends upward with a wide-tooth comb before washing, not after drying.
Washing
- Frequency: Every 10–15 wears using a gentle sulfate-free synthetic wig shampoo in cool water
- Pre-wash: Lightly mist the ends with RESTORE or a detangling conditioner and use a wide-tooth comb from ends upward before any water contact
- Method: Soak 3–5 minutes — never exceed 5 minutes; gently swirl — never rub, scrub, or wring; allow water to flow in the direction of the wave fibers; be gentle at the lace front and monofilament top areas
- Conditioning: Apply lightweight conditioner to mid-lengths and ends — avoid the lace front and monofilament top areas; rinse thoroughly in cool water
Drying and Wave Restoration
- Drying: Gently press out excess water with a towel — never wring; air dry on a wig stand; do not touch or comb the waves while drying — allow to dry completely undisturbed
- After drying: Shake gently to activate the wave volume; finger-style only from this point; the Tru2Life® fiber returns to the pre-set loose bouncy wave character naturally
- For frizz or matting: Wash, condition with RESTORE, detangle gently from ends up with a wide-tooth comb, and allow to air dry completely undisturbed before any finger-styling
Heat Styling
- Always apply HairUWear PROTECT or equivalent heat protectant before any heat tool contact
- Work at 275°F–300°F maximum; allow to cool completely before touching to lock any heat-styled shape
- After heat styling and cooling, use only fingers to adjust — never combs on heat-styled dry waves
Storage
- Store on a wig stand or hang on a wig hanger away from direct sunlight and heat sources
- A wig stand maintains the wave volume and the feather-cut bang's natural position between wears
Frequently Asked Questions About Editor's Pick by Raquel Welch
What is the difference between Editor's Pick, Editor's Pick Large, and Editor's Pick Elite?
Average and Large are the same style and construction in different cap sizes. Elite is the hand-tied upgrade: the same silhouette rebuilt with 100% hand-tied construction throughout the entire cap rather than the wefted back of the standard version, at 3.8 oz and a premium price. Elite is also the direct predecessor of Director's Pick (Sheer Luxury Collection) — which takes the same silhouette further with the LuxLite Cap®.
Does Editor's Pick have a full monofilament top or a monofilament part?
A full Sheer Indulgence™ hand-tied monofilament top — providing a natural-looking part wherever you prefer. The part can be placed left, right, center, or slightly off-center with convincing natural scalp appearance in every position.
Is Editor's Pick heat friendly?
Yes. Tru2Life® fiber is safe for flat irons, curling wands, and blow dryers up to 350°F. Work at 275°F–300°F. After heat styling, allow to cool completely before touching to lock the shape. For the pre-set wave, heat tools extend the range but are not required for either finger-styling mode.
Why should I only finger-style and not comb Editor's Pick when dry?
A wide-tooth comb or brush on dry synthetic wave fibers stretches the individual wave coils and separates the curl pattern — producing frizz and losing the "loose bouncy" character of the pre-set waves. Once combed out, the wave pattern requires washing to restore. Fingers do not create this tension and preserve the wave perfectly between wears.
Is Editor's Pick suitable for women with hair loss?
Yes. The Sheer Indulgence™ lace front creates a natural-looking hairline. The hand-tied monofilament top provides convincing multi-directional crown scalp simulation. The Memory Cap® II conforms gently at 3.25 oz. The closed crown adds lift without pressure. This construction combination is confirmed as natural-looking and comfortable for medical wear across a large and consistent reviewer community.
The Final Verdict: Is Editor's Pick by Raquel Welch Worth It?
Editor's Pick by Raquel Welch has been a confirmed best-seller for years because it earns that designation every single wear. The Sheer Indulgence™ hand-tied monofilament top creates a crown that shows convincing natural scalp simulation with parting freedom in any direction. The temple-to-temple lace front creates a hairline that disappears naturally through all of the feather-cut bang's casual and swept positions. The Memory Cap® II molds to the head and stays comfortable at 3.25 oz through a full day of active daily life. The closed crown provides natural lift. And the Tru2Life® pre-set loose bouncy waves look immediately, effortlessly beautiful in either the tousled mode or the brushed-out mode — both achievable in seconds, both looking like genuinely excellent natural hair.
For new wig wearers it is the gateway that confirms wig-wearing is worth it. For experienced wearers it is the reliable, consistent everyday style they return to after trying others. For everyone it is the layered above-shoulder wave bob that makes "almost limitless styling choices" feel completely, honestly true. Romance the season. It's Editor's Pick. It never goes out of style.
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