Winner Premium by Raquel Welch

Winner Premium by Raquel Welch

Winner Premium by Raquel Welch is the most-loved lightweight pixie — only better. That is Raquel Welch's own confirmed description, and it captures Winner Premium's identity in eight words. The same barely waved, razor-tapered, shake-and-go pixie that has made the Winner family a multi-decade best-seller. Now upgraded with a Sheer Indulgence™ extended lace front for a natural-looking hairline and a monofilament crown for natural scalp simulation at the top — the two construction features that Winner Classic buyers most frequently wish they had, added to the style they already love. At 2.1 oz on a Memory Cap® II that molds to the head, Winner Premium sits exactly where it belongs in the Winner family: above the classic and below the Elite, delivering the mid-tier premium construction features that make the biggest visible difference for the most buyers at the most accessible premium price point. A Wigs.com reviewer who owns "MANY of the Winner style" describes upgrading to the lace front version as "all I hoped for in a wig." Winner Premium. The one that delivers on that hope.

At a Glance

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What Makes Winner Premium Work

The Sheer Indulgence™ Extended Lace Front

Best Wig Outlet specifically confirms "Extended Lace Front" for Winner Premium — the Sheer Indulgence™ construction spanning the full front perimeter. Individual hairs are hand-sewn into ultra-fine, transparent lace that blends virtually invisibly against any skin tone, creating the natural-looking hairline that makes the difference between a pixie that looks like a great haircut and one that looks like an obvious wig construction at close range. For Winner Classic buyers who have found the standard wefted hairline the one element they wanted improved — the extended lace front is that improvement, delivered specifically in Winner Premium.

The Monofilament Crown

Winner Premium features a monofilament crown — natural scalp simulation at the crown area where the slightly waved layers and the wispy bang originate. The monofilament construction at the crown creates the appearance of natural hair growth at the top of the style — the specific point where a pixie's naturalness is most examined at close range and most visible from above. This is a monofilament crown, not a full monofilament top. The natural scalp simulation is concentrated at the crown area. For wearers who specifically require full multi-directional parting across the complete crown, Winner Elite (100% hand-tied monofilament top) is the appropriate upgrade.

Memory Cap® II Base — Shake-and-Go

Winner Premium's Memory Cap® II uses fine, resilient stretch lace that molds to the specific contours of the wearer's head for a custom-like fit. The confirmed styling technique applies fully: "With a firm shake right out of the box, this short boy cut is as easy to style as it is comfortable to wear!" One firm shake. The barely waved, razor-tapered layers settle naturally into position. Finger-style as preferred. Done. Winner Premium does not require products, tools, or technique — the construction and the Vibralite® pre-set do everything.

Vibralite® Fiber — Ready-to-Wear, Not Heat-Styleable

Winner Premium uses Kanekalon Vibralite® synthetic fiber — pre-styled from the box, soft and natural-looking, not heat-styleable. Do not use flat irons, curling irons, or blow dryers — heat permanently damages Vibralite® fiber. The slightly waved pixie character holds through daily wear and returns after every wash without heat assistance. Winner Premium is a shake-and-go style at every wear, not a heat-styling platform.

The Winner Family: Where Premium Sits

Understanding Winner Premium requires understanding the family it belongs to:

Winner Classic (Average, Petite, Large): Capless Memory Cap® II — no lace front, no monofilament. The original best-seller. Most accessible construction and price. The same pixie in an open cap.

Winner Premium (Average): Memory Cap® II + Sheer Indulgence™ Extended Lace Front + Monofilament Crown. The mid-tier upgrade — lace front and monofilament crown added to the Winner's beloved pixie silhouette. Available in Average cap only.

Winner Elite (Average): Memory Cap® II + 100% hand-tied base throughout + 100% hand-tied monofilament top + Sheer Indulgence™ 1.5" deep lace front + non-slip silicone at front, crown, and nape. The premium construction upgrade. Every strand individually knotted. Available in Average cap only.

Winner Premium is specifically for the buyer who wants the natural-looking hairline of a lace front and the crown scalp simulation of a monofilament — the two most visible natural-appearance features — without the price premium of the fully hand-tied Elite. It is the most practical premium upgrade path for Winner Classic buyers who want more natural-appearing construction at the most efficient price point.

Colori disponibili

Winner Premium is available in Raquel Welch's comprehensive R-series, S+, SS Shadow Shade, and specialty color range — the same broad palette available in Winner Classic and Winner Elite. The featured color is SS12/22 Shaded Cappuccino — Light Golden Brown evenly blended with Cool Platinum Blonde Highlights and Dark Roots. Confirmed community colors from WigStudio1 open-box listings include R51/61 Iced Granita, R14/88H, and R13F25 Praline Foil. The confirmed Wigs.com multi-year Winner buyer specifically mentions R51/61 Iced Granita as a favorite in the lace front version.

The SS Shadow Shade colors are particularly effective in Winner Premium's monofilament crown: the slightly darker root tone distributes naturally through the crown's scalp simulation zone, creating the convincing natural color depth at the most examined point of a short pixie. The S+ multi-dimensional glazed blends create natural-looking color variation across the razor-tapered, barely waved short layers — the dimensional highlights catching the light from multiple angles simultaneously on a style this short.

Who Should Wear Winner Premium?

• Winner Classic buyers who have loved the pixie silhouette for years and specifically want the lace front and monofilament crown natural-appearance upgrade — Wigs.com confirms: "The Winner once again didn't disappoint. This time I treated myself to the lace front version and it is all I hoped for in a wig"
• Wearers who want the Winner's shake-and-go ease with a more natural-looking hairline at the lace front and natural crown scalp simulation — the specific combination that makes the pixie look like a natural haircut rather than an obvious wig at close range
• Buyers looking for the mid-tier Winner upgrade — more premium than Classic, more accessible than Elite, specifically delivering the two most visible natural-appearance features (lace front + monofilament crown) at the most practical price point
• Medical wig wearers who want a lightweight, comfortable pixie with natural-looking hairline simulation and monofilament crown coverage at 2.1 oz — the specific construction features that matter most for natural-looking medical wig wear in a short pixie
• Multi-Winner collectors adding the lace front version to their rotation alongside the Classic in different colors — the confirmed buyer behavior of longtime Winner devotees who upgrade to the Premium for the construction improvement while keeping Classic colors for casual rotation

Care & Maintenance

Winner Premium uses Kanekalon Vibralite® fiber. Not heat-styleable — no flat irons, curling irons, or blow dryers.

• Styling: Firm shake to style — the barely waved layers and wispy bang settle naturally; finger-style as preferred; optional styling gel on the waved layers for a more defined presentation
• Washing: Every 8–12 wears using synthetic wig shampoo in cool water; allow water to flow in the direction of the fibers — never rub; rinse thoroughly; be gentle at the lace front and monofilament crown areas
• Drying: Dab gently with a towel — never wring; air dry on an open wig stand — never a solid head stand which stretches the cap; do not brush or comb while wet
• Storage: Wig stand away from direct sunlight and heat sources

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between Winner Premium and Winner Classic?
Winner Premium adds a Sheer Indulgence™ Extended Lace Front and a Monofilament Crown to Winner Classic's capless Memory Cap® II construction. The silhouette, measurements, fiber, and styling character are identical. Premium is the natural-appearance construction upgrade — lace front hairline simulation and monofilament crown scalp simulation — at the mid-tier price point between Classic and Elite.

What is the difference between Winner Premium and Winner Elite?
Winner Elite has a 100% hand-tied base throughout the entire cap, a 1.5" deep Sheer Indulgence™ lace front, a 100% hand-tied monofilament top (vs. Premium's monofilament crown), and non-slip silicone at front, crown, and nape. Winner Premium has the standard Memory Cap® II base (not hand-tied throughout), a monofilament crown (not full monofilament top), and no non-slip silicone. Elite is the most complete premium construction; Premium is the mid-tier natural-appearance upgrade.

Is Winner Premium heat friendly?
No. Vibralite® fiber is not heat-styleable. Heat permanently damages the fiber. The shake-and-go pre-set is the complete styling method.

Does Winner Premium have a monofilament top or a monofilament crown?
A monofilament crown — natural scalp simulation concentrated at the crown area. Not a full monofilament top with complete parting flexibility across the entire crown. For full monofilament top multi-directional parting, Winner Elite is the appropriate upgrade.

Is Winner Premium suitable for women with hair loss?
Yes. The Sheer Indulgence™ extended lace front creates a natural-looking hairline. The monofilament crown provides crown scalp simulation. The Memory Cap® II molds gently at 2.1 oz. At this weight with lace front and monofilament crown, Winner Premium is a practical and natural-appearing medical wig option in the short pixie category.

Also available: Winner Classic (Petite, Average, Large) · Winner Elite (Average, 100% hand-tied). Explore the full Raquel Welch Signature Collection at MyHairMail.com.