Ellen Wille Hair Color Guide

Ellen Wille Color Philosophy

Ellen Wille’s approach to wig colors is truly unique. Each style is meticulously designed with customized colors to perfectly match its look. This means that wigs sharing the same color name might actually use different color fibers. Understanding Ellen Wille colors involves three key aspects: color breakdown, color distribution, and color variation.

Color Breakdown

Consider the example below. Each wig is in the color Sandy Blonde Rooted, but the color has been customized for each wig.

To understand a wig's exact color, we look at the color breakdown—similar to an ingredient list. For instance, Sandy Blonde Rooted is a blend of 16 (Medium Blonde), 22 (Light Neutral Blonde), and 26 (Light Golden Blonde). Ellen Wille’s colors are categorized into families:

  • Black: 1 - 1B | Black to Soft Black
  • Brown: 2 - 12 | Darkest Brown to Lightest Brown
  • Blonde: 14 - 25 | Dark Ash Blonde to Light Golden Blonde
  • Red: 26 - 33, 130 - 133 | Medium Gold Blonde to Red Violet
  • Gray: 36 - 61 | Low to High Percent Gray Blends and Pure White
  • Platinum: 101 - 1001 | Pearl Platinum and Winter White

Color Distribution

Understanding how colors are mixed and placed on the wig involves color distribution, described as follows:

  • Mixed or Mix: Even distribution of all colors used throughout the style. (Example: Chocolate Mix)
  • Rooted or Shaded: A mixed color with a darker root to mimic natural regrowth. (Example: Cream Blonde Shaded)
  • Lighted: Highlight concentration in the front to brighten the face-framing area. (Example: Chocolate Lighted)
  • Tipped: Lighter ends, similar to an ombre effect. (Example: Candy Blonde Tipped)
  • Toned: A root applied only to the top and crown area. (Example: Champagne Toned)

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Color Variations

Colors can also vary in depth, lightness, and warmth, as indicated in their names:

  • Dark: More lowlights, creating depth by making the darkest color dominant. (Example: Dark Chocolate Mix)
  • Light: More highlights, with the lightest color being dominant. (Example: Light Champagne Rooted)
  • Hot: Warmer and more vibrant, with the warmest color and bold highlights being dominant. Prominent in red and auburn colors. (Example: Hot Mocca Rooted)

Using This Color Chart

Colors are sorted by family in this chart. Each swatch represents a specific color breakdown, and clicking on a swatch shows all wigs available in that color. Below each swatch, possible colors for that breakdown are listed. Each wig may have different color distributions and variations, so always refer to the wig's page for actual pictures and color descriptions.

On screen color quality may vary depending on your monitor's resolution.
 For best color match, ask us about ordering a ELLEN WILLE COLOR RING or ELLEN WILLE HUMAN HAIR COLOR RING. The amount of the color ring will be refunded to you when it is returned to MyHairMail.

Ellen Wille Basic Color Chart