Raquel Welch Winner Ultra Petite
Winner Ultra Petite by Raquel Welch
For women with the smallest head sizes, the wig market has always presented the same problem: everything is too big. Standard average caps slip. Petite caps gap. Even some "petite" wigs require internal alteration to achieve anything close to the fit that average-head wearers take for granted. One reviewer describes this experience precisely: "For years I wore the petite cap, but I still had to sew wefts together to get a good fit for my extremely puny head. Now it comes in an ultra petite cap size! A wig that fits my head the way all of the videos say it's supposed to fit is an incredible feeling for someone who can never wear most wigs because they're always so big. When even a petite cap is big for you, that's a problem." Winner Ultra Petite by Raquel Welch is the solution to that problem — the same razor-tapered barely waved shake-and-go pixie that has made the Winner family a twenty-year best-seller, in a cap sized for approximately 20.5" and under. One shake. On the door. Out. Done. Finally.
Part of Raquel Welch's Signature Collection, Winner Ultra Petite is a capless open Memory Cap® II construction — no lace front, no monofilament — and the smallest cap size in the Winner family. In this complete guide we cover everything: what makes the ultra petite cap size specifically necessary for wearers who need it, the construction and styling details, the confirmed color range, the community of loyal ultra petite buyers who are finally finding their fit, and who Winner Ultra Petite was made for.
What Is Winner Ultra Petite by Raquel Welch?
Winner Ultra Petite by Raquel Welch is a light pixie style described precisely as follows: "Winner is now available in an 'ultra petite' cap. Under two ounces in weight, this light little pixie features razor-like tapering of barely waved layers. Ready to wear with a firm shake right out of the box, this short boy cut is as easy to style as it is comfortable to wear!" The silhouette specifics include wispy bangs, textured layering on top with length at the crown and layered ends. The tapered neckline has a touch of length, giving coverage where it is needed most.
The Ultra Petite's origin is the most honest possible — it was created because enough people asked for it that the absence of it had become its own problem. A buyer who describes purchasing the same Winner in petite for years and finding the petite still slightly too big represents a real and underserved community: small-headed wearers for whom the wig market has always been a series of compromises. Winner Ultra Petite eliminates those compromises at the exact cap size they require.
Important: What Winner Ultra Petite Is and Is Not
Capless Construction — No Lace Front, No Monofilament
Winner Ultra Petite is a basic capless construction — no lace front and no monofilament. The brief is correct on this: Memory Cap® II capless open wefted construction with Vibralite® fiber. One reviewer specifically notes: "I wish there were more choices in an ultra petite. The quality is pretty good, although I would prefer it in a lace front." This honest review confirms the most important gap in the Winner Ultra Petite offering: it is the only Winner cap size without a lace front option. Winner Premium and Winner Elite — which add lace front and monofilament construction — are available in Average cap only. For ultra petite wearers who specifically want a lace front in a short pixie, Ask Angela℠ can advise on the best available alternatives for the ultra petite cap size.
What It Provides at This Cap Size
Within the capless construction category, Winner Ultra Petite provides the specific things that make the Winner family worth wearing at any cap size: the razor-tapered barely waved pixie silhouette that has generated twenty years of loyal community buyers, the Vibralite® fiber that is ready to wear from the first shake, the Memory Cap® II that molds to the small head over time rather than simply sitting on top of it, and the 1.75 oz featherlight weight that disappears during daily wear. For ultra petite wearers who have never experienced a correctly fitting wig before, these construction qualities — previously inaccessible due to cap size limitations — are worth specifically naming.
The Ultra Petite Cap: Why It Exists and Who Needs It
The Cap Size Gap Winner Ultra Petite Fills
One verified buyer, Marilynn C., describes the specific experience: "I have a small head partly because I'm bald so this Ultra size cap size is perfect for me. I love the style and wish I got this size earlier. I have this same wig in petite but it's still too big." This is the specific buyer experience Winner Ultra Petite was created to address: the wearer for whom even the Petite cap — designed to accommodate circumferences below approximately 21.5" — is still too large. Another reviewer captured the same relief with unmistakable enthusiasm: finding the ultra petite cap size was a long-awaited breakthrough after years of searching for a wig that truly fit — and the joy expressed was entirely genuine.
The ultra petite cap is designed for head circumferences at approximately 20.5" and under. This is meaningfully smaller than the Petite cap's 20.5"–21" range — not a marginal difference in comfort but a substantive fitting difference that changes whether a wig sits and stays as intended or requires constant management throughout the day.
Why Correct Fit Matters More in Short Styles
For a short pixie specifically, cap fit has proportionally more impact on natural-looking appearance than in longer styles. A too-large cap on a short pixie creates visible problems at the hairline (the cap sits higher than the natural hairline, creating an obvious gap or artificial position), at the nape (the cap rides up and exposes the natural nape rather than covering it correctly), and at the temples (the cap gaps away from the scalp at the sides rather than sitting flat against it). In a longer style, these issues are partially obscured by the hair falling over them. In a 2.25"–4.25" short pixie, they are fully visible. Correct fit is not a comfort detail for a short wig — it is the most important natural-appearance factor.
The Pixie Silhouette: Same as the Entire Winner Family
Razor-Tapered Barely Waved Layers
Winner Ultra Petite's silhouette is identical to Winner Average, Petite, Large, and the entire Winner construction family. Wilshire Wigs confirms: "A light-weight, boy-cut synthetic wig with razor-tapered and barely waved layers." The razor tapering creates the graduated, feathered layer ends that make the pixie look like a precision barber cut rather than a manufactured wig shape. The barely waved texture adds the organic, slightly varied dimension that makes the style look like naturally excellent hair. The wispy bang at 2.75" frames the face with the forward-falling fringe that makes a short pixie specifically flattering at close range.
Textured Top, Tapered Neckline
The crown at 4.25" is the longest measurement — providing the textured layering on top that creates the style's volume and dimension. The sides and back at 2.25" and the nape at 1.75" create the close-cropped side and back profile with the specific tapered neckline that gives the Winner coverage at the neck without an abrupt, blunt ending. The tapered neckline is the finishing quality that makes the Winner look professionally styled from behind — deliberately graduated rather than simply short.
The Shake-and-Go Technique
The confirmed Winner styling technique applies fully to Ultra Petite: "Ready to wear with a firm shake right out of the box." One firm shake held at the nape — the razor-tapered layers settle naturally, the wispy bang falls forward, the crown layers lift slightly. Finger-style as preferred. Done. This shake-and-go ease is cap-size-independent and applies to the Ultra Petite with the same reliability it has in every other Winner version.
Winner Ultra Petite by Raquel Welch: Full Specifications
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Brand | Raquel Welch |
| Collection | Signature Collection |
| Fiber | Kanekalon Vibralite® Synthetic (not heat-styleable) |
| Cap Construction | Memory Cap® II Base — Capless Open Wefted |
| No Lace Front | Correct — standard wefted perimeter hairline; lace front not available in ultra petite |
| No Monofilament | Correct — same basic capless construction as all cap-size versions |
| Cap Size | Ultra Petite (~20.5" and under) |
| Front / Bang | 2.75" (wispy bang) |
| Crown | 4.25" |
| Sides | 2.25" |
| Back | 2.25" |
| Nape | 1.75" |
| Weight | 1.75 oz (~57g) |
| Density | High Density |
| Style | Short Pixie — barely waved, razor-tapered, wispy bang, tapered neckline |
| Styling | Shake-and-go — firm shake, finger-style, ready to wear |
| Heat Styling | Not recommended — Vibralite® fiber only |
Want to see how Winner Ultra Petite looks on you before you buy? Use the Face Shape Analyzer to find your most flattering styles — then preview it on your own photo with the MyHairMagic virtual try-on app. Not sure if Ultra Petite is the right size? Ask Angela℠ is available 24 hours a day for personalized sizing guidance.
Vibralite® Fiber: What Winner Ultra Petite Can and Cannot Do
Ready-to-Wear From the First Shake
Vibralite® fiber is pre-styled from the box and returns to its barely waved character after every wash without heat assistance. The pre-set razor-tapered pixie character holds through daily wear — through the all-weather conditions that longtime Winner wearers specifically praise ("beyond belief in rain and wind") — and refreshes with a shake or minimal finger-styling between washes. The ultra petite cap's Memory Cap® II molds to the smaller head over time for the same conforming fit experience the full-size Winner provides.
Not Heat-Styleable — No Exceptions
Kanekalon Vibralite® fiber is not heat-styleable in any Winner cap size. No styling tools — flat irons, curling irons, or blow dryers — are permitted, as they permanently damage the fiber. The shake-and-go technique with optional styling gel is the complete styling range. This is the same constraint as every other capless Winner version — and for the specific buyer Winner Ultra Petite serves, it is not a limitation but a feature: the most minimal possible styling requirement for a correctly fitting wig that has historically been unavailable to them.
Winner Ultra Petite's Color Range
Winner Ultra Petite is available in a comprehensive color range spanning the full R-series, S+ glazed blends, SS Shadow Shade rooted options, and specialty gradient shades. The full color listing includes: R10 Chestnut · R119G Gradient Smoke · R11S+ Glazed Mocha · R12/26H Honey Pecan · R13F25 Praline Foil · R14/88H Golden Wheat · R16/22 Iced Sweet Cream · R1621S+ Glazed Sand · R23S+ Glazed Vanilla · R29S+ Glazed Strawberry · R3025S+ Glazed Cinnamon · R38 Smoked Walnut · R4 Midnight Brown · R51/61 Iced Granita · R511G Gradient Charcoal · R56/60 Silver Mist · R6 Dark Chocolate · R6/30H Chocolate Copper · R60 White Mist and others.
Among the most frequently photographed colors in the community are R3025S+ Glazed Cinnamon (worn by @roxie in multiple posts), R23S+ Glazed Vanilla (confirmed @wigswithsteph), and R6/28H Coppery Mink (the 20th Anniversary featured color). R16/22 Iced Sweet Cream and SS9/24 Iced Café Latte are additional featured colors.
The gradient gray range — R119G Gradient Smoke, R511G Gradient Charcoal, R388G Gradient Smoked Walnut — is available in Winner Ultra Petite. In this short construction, gradient gray colors display the progressive gray quality — lighter at the front and crown, deeper through the nape — with the natural, slightly non-uniform quality of genuinely graying hair rather than uniformly dyed gray fiber.
The Winner Family: Where Ultra Petite Sits
Winner is available in five cap sizes plus two premium construction versions. Understanding the complete family makes the Ultra Petite's position clear:
Winner Ultra Petite (this blog): Approximately 20.5" and under. The smallest cap size in the family. Capless Memory Cap® II, no lace front, no monofilament.
Winner Petite: Approximately 20.5"–21". For petite head circumferences above the Ultra Petite range. Same capless construction.
Winner Average: The original best-seller, approximately 21"–22". Most widely available and most widely stocked.
Winner Large: Approximately 22" and above. For above-average head circumferences. Same capless construction.
Winner Premium (Average only): Adds Sheer Indulgence™ Extended Lace Front and Monofilament Crown to the Average cap. Not available in Ultra Petite.
Winner Elite (Average only): 100% hand-tied base + lace front + full monofilament top + silicone. Not available in Ultra Petite.
The cap-size range (Ultra Petite through Large) all share the same capless Memory Cap® II construction. Premium and Elite construction upgrades are Average cap only — a meaningful gap that Ask Angela℠ can help navigate for ultra petite wearers who want lace front construction.
Who Is Winner Ultra Petite Made For?
The Wearers Whom the Market Left Behind
Winner Ultra Petite exists for a specific community that has existed throughout the wig market's history but has been inadequately served by it: women with head circumferences at approximately 20.5" and under for whom even petite caps have never been a reliably correct fit. One reviewer describes this experience with a specificity that confirms how real and how frustrating it is: finding the ultra petite cap size meant being able to simply put a wig on and walk out the door — something that had never been possible before. For wearers who spent years managing too-large caps at maximum adjustment, that ordinary ease is anything but ordinary. It is the specific value Winner Ultra Petite was made to deliver.
The Medical Wig Wearer With a Small Head
One reviewer who specifically notes having a small head partly due to complete hair loss captures the most important medical wig wearing context for Winner Ultra Petite: chemotherapy and alopecia can result in complete hair loss, and the resulting scalp — without the hair volume that naturally fills a cap from the inside — often measures significantly smaller than the same person's pre-treatment head circumference. For medical wig wearers who have found that standard and even petite caps fit loosely because of complete hair loss rather than because of naturally small head size, Winner Ultra Petite's ~20.5" and under range may be the correct fit that other cap sizes cannot provide. At 1.75 oz with capless open construction, it is also one of the gentlest available options for sensitive scalps.
The Winner Devotee Who Always Needed This
Some buyers describe wearing the same Winner in petite for years and only later discovering the ultra petite was the right fit all along — a specific buying journey of years spent wearing the best-available approximation of the right fit, then finding the actual right fit exists. For every longtime Winner buyer who has worn the Petite at maximum adjustment and assumed that was as good as it gets — Winner Ultra Petite is the answer they did not know was available. The same pixie. The same shake-and-go ease. In the cap that was always correct for their head.
The Small-Head Buyer New to Wigs
For women with small head circumferences who are new to wig wearing, Winner Ultra Petite is a specifically valuable starting point: the most forgiving, most effortless, most shake-and-go short style in the correct cap size for their head. A new wig wearer whose first experience is with a too-large cap is a new wig wearer who may conclude that wigs are uncomfortable or that natural-looking fit is impossible. Winner Ultra Petite removes that false conclusion from the beginning of the experience.
An Honest Note: The Lace Front Gap
One reviewer's candid observation — wishing there were more choices in an ultra petite and specifically wanting a lace front option — is confirmed honest feedback worth acknowledging directly. At the time of this writing, lace front construction in the Winner family is available in Average cap only (Winner Premium and Winner Elite). Ultra petite wearers who specifically want a lace front short pixie do not currently have a Winner family option for it.
Ask Angela℠ can advise on available lace front short pixie alternatives that accommodate ultra petite head circumferences. This is a genuine gap in the market — one the wig community has noted — and acknowledging it honestly serves buyers better than pretending it does not exist.
Care and Maintenance for Winner Ultra Petite
The Same Rules as Every Vibralite® Winner
- Not heat-styleable — no flat irons, curling irons, or blow dryers; Vibralite® fiber is permanently damaged by heat
- Shake to style — firm shake out of the box; finger-style as preferred; optional styling gel for definition
- Never brush or comb while wet — wait until completely dry; the lightweight ultra petite cap is particularly vulnerable to stretching while wet
- Never dry on a solid head stand or block — this stretches the ultra petite cap beyond its designed circumference; open wig stand only
Washing
- Frequency: Every 6–8 wears — the appropriate frequency for Vibralite® styles
- Method: Allow water to flow in the direction of the fibers in cool water with synthetic wig shampoo — never rub, scrub, or agitate; rinse thoroughly until water runs completely clear
- Drying: Dab gently with a towel — never wring; air dry on an open wig stand
Frequently Asked Questions About Winner Ultra Petite
How do I know if I need Ultra Petite vs. Petite?
Measure your head circumference from the front hairline, around behind the ears, to the nape and back. Ultra Petite is designed for approximately 20.5" and under; Petite is approximately 20.5"–21". If you have previously worn Petite caps and found them still slightly loose at maximum strap adjustment, Ultra Petite is worth trying. Ask Angela℠ can advise based on your specific measurement.
Is Winner Ultra Petite available with a lace front?
No — at the time of this writing, lace front construction in the Winner family (Winner Premium and Winner Elite) is available in Average cap only. One confirmed reviewer specifically wishes a lace front were available in ultra petite. Ask Angela℠ can advise on lace front alternatives for ultra petite head circumferences.
Is Winner Ultra Petite heat friendly?
No. Kanekalon Vibralite® fiber is not heat-styleable. Heat permanently damages the fiber. Shake-and-go with fingers and optional gel only.
Is Winner Ultra Petite suitable for women with hair loss?
Yes — specifically appropriate for medical wig wearers with small head circumferences, including those whose scalp measures smaller due to complete hair loss from chemotherapy or alopecia. At 1.75 oz with capless open construction, it is among the gentlest available options for sensitive scalps at this style type. Note that it does not have a lace front or monofilament; Ask Angela℠ can advise on alternatives for ultra petite wearers who specifically need these features.
Can Winner Ultra Petite be trimmed by a hairdresser?
Synthetic fiber can be cut or thinned by a stylist experienced in altering wigs — the same trimming option confirmed for Whisper in this series. A professional trim at the sides, nape, or bang can customize the Winner Ultra Petite for individual preferences. Always confirm the desired result with the stylist before cutting — trimmed synthetic fiber cannot be restored.
The Final Verdict: Is Winner Ultra Petite by Raquel Welch Worth It?
Winner Ultra Petite by Raquel Welch is worth it for a buyer whose need it uniquely serves — and that buyer's experience of finding it may be among the most emotionally resonant in this entire Raquel Welch series. The reviewer who sewed wefts together in petite caps for years. The buyer who wore petite and found it still too big. The reviewer who expressed genuine, long-delayed relief at finally finding a wig cap that truly fit. For these wearers — who have always loved the Winner's shake-and-go pixie character and have never been able to experience it in a correctly fitting cap — Winner Ultra Petite is not just a product. It is the product. The one that finally fits. The one that finally lets them put it on, go out the door, and stop thinking about it.
The lace front gap is real and honestly acknowledged. The shake-and-go ease is unchanged from every other Winner version. And the experience of wearing a correctly fitting wig for the first time — after years of too-large caps, maximum adjustments, and constant management — is the specific value that no other cap size in this series provides.
Finally. Winner Ultra Petite. Yours.
Shop Winner Ultra Petite by Raquel Welch at MyHairMail.com — with factory-direct pricing, real-time inventory via Ask Angela℠, and fast shipping on every order.
Also available: Winner Petite · Winner Average · Winner Large · Winner Premium (Average, lace front + monofilament crown) · Winner Elite (Average, 100% hand-tied). Explore the full Raquel Welch Signature Collection at MyHairMail.com.
