Miles of Style by Raquel Welch

Miles of Style by Raquel Welch

Miles of Style by Raquel Welch was inspired by one of the most iconic hair moments in film history. Miles of Style is reminiscent of Raquel Welch's gorgeous long hair when she starred in the 1971 film Hannie Caulder. Long, layered, full, flowing — the specific look that defined Raquel Welch's image at the height of her career, now available in a Kanekalon Vibralite® synthetic wig with a 100% hand-tied Sheer Indulgence™ lace front, a 100% hand-tied wide monofilament part, and a Memory Cap® III base that molds to the head for a secure, comfortable custom-like fit. At 16" nape and back with layers from the 8.5" front cascading through the 15" crown to the full mid-back length, Miles of Style is the most generously proportioned long style in the Raquel Welch Signature Collection reviewed at MyHairMail. High density. Full silhouette. Hollywood glamour from the first wear. One reviewer put it simply: "I put it on and instantly my neighbor said I look like a teenager. I'm 50 years old." That is Miles of Style.

At a Glance

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What Makes Miles of Style Work

The Hollywood Silhouette: Long Layers to Mid-Back

Miles of Style's measurements deliver the most generously proportioned long silhouette in the Signature Collection: front layers at 8.5" framing the face, crown at 15" providing the full top-of-head body, sides at 13.5" creating the lush face-framing coverage, and back and nape both at 16" creating the full mid-back cascade that makes this style genuinely, impressively long. Each softly sculpted wave adds interest and movement throughout the layered body — the waves are not uniform or manufactured-looking but individually varied, creating the organic dimensional quality of genuinely great natural long hair.

The high density throughout the full 16" length is what creates the full, flowing silhouette that the style's name captures — this is not a light-coverage long style but a genuinely voluminous, full-bodied long wig. The combination of generous length and high density produces the Hollywood glamour impression that makes reviewers describe "feeling like a teenager" and receiving the kind of compliments that long, beautiful hair has always generated.

100% Hand-Tied Lace Front and Monofilament Part

The precise construction features a 100% hand-tied lace front and a hand-tied center monofilament part line. Both the lace front AND the monofilament part are individually hand-tied — not machine-processed. The 100% hand-tied lace front creates a natural-looking hairline where individual hairs emerge at varied angles and densities for the organic, natural-growth quality that makes Miles of Style convincing at close range. The 100% hand-tied wide monofilament part creates convincing scalp simulation at the part line with the natural-looking quality of individually knotted fibers on a sheer skin-toned mesh.

The monofilament part's specific versatility allows the wearer to style a conventional part or the popular zigzag part featured in many of the latest salon styles. The zigzag part option adds contemporary styling versatility that a fixed single-line part cannot provide — a fashion-forward parting option that is specifically appropriate for a high-density long layered style.

Memory Cap® III Base

The Memory Cap® III construction takes the resilient stretch lace — hallmark of the original Memory Cap design — and coats it with a flexible silicone. This construction yields a superbly comfortable and secure fit while simultaneously maintaining the cap's shape. At 5.2 oz with high density and 16" of length throughout the back and nape, the Memory Cap® III's silicone-coated stretch lace is the specific construction that makes Miles of Style's generous weight genuinely comfortable for extended daily wear — distributing the weight evenly across the conformed fit rather than concentrating it at pressure points. Velvet-lined ear tabs and an extended velvet nape add comfort at the most contact-sensitive areas.

Kanekalon Vibralite® Fiber: Soft, Silky, Ready-to-Wear

Miles of Style uses Kanekalon Vibralite® synthetic fiber — pre-styled, ready to wear straight from the box, and formulated to simulate the natural look and feel of protein-rich hair. Vibralite® is not heat-styleable — flat irons, curling irons, and blow dryers will permanently damage the fiber. Heat tools should never be used on synthetic fiber. The softly sculpted wave character is pre-set and returns consistently after every wash without heat assistance. Miles of Style is a shake-and-wear style: the wave pre-set holds, the Memory Cap® III molds, and the length and density handle themselves throughout the day.

The S+ Color System in Miles of Style

Miles of Style is available in Raquel Welch's R-series, S+, and SS Shadow Shade color range. The S+ multi-dimensional blends — confirmed across all retailers as the most popular color category for this style — are expertly infused throughout the style with highlights and lowlights that enhance the main color. In a 16" long layered style at high density, these multi-dimensional S+ blends display their dimensional color story across the full, continuous surface of the long layers — each wave surface catching a different aspect of the highlight and lowlight blend, creating the naturally varied, professionally colored appearance that makes Miles of Style look like expensive long hair rather than an obvious synthetic.

The most photographed community color is SS14/88 Shaded Golden Wheat — confirmed in multiple posts by @jenna_fail. The second and third most photographed community colors are R1621S Glazed Sand (worn by @i_be_wiggin and @wigswithsteph) and SS12/20 Shaded Toast (worn by @crystallhoneycutt). All three are dimensional blonde-to-ash blends — consistent with how Miles of Style's long, full layered body showcases cool and warm blonde tones at their most luminous and natural-looking.

The SS Shadow Shade colors are particularly effective in Miles of Style's hand-tied monofilament part: the slightly deeper root tone sits convincingly at the hand-tied scalp simulation of the part line, and the lighter highlighted lengths distribute through the 15"–16" layer body in the most complete and most dimensional color story available at this length in the Signature Collection.

Who Should Wear Miles of Style?

• Women who want genuinely Hollywood-glamorous long hair — the full 16" mid-back cascade at high density inspired by Raquel Welch's own iconic 1971 film appearance, ready to wear from the box
• Long hair devotees who want the most generous length and density combination available in the Signature Collection — Miles of Style's 16" back and nape at high density creates the fullest, most enveloping long style reviewed at MyHairMail
• S+ and SS Shadow Shade color enthusiasts who want the longest possible canvas for dimensional color display — at 16" throughout, the color story is more completely and continuously visible than in any shorter style
• Wearers who want a natural-looking lace front hairline and a wide hand-tied monofilament part in a long style — both constructed with individual hand-tying for the most natural-appearing quality available in this construction category
• Medical wig wearers who want genuinely long, full coverage — one customer reviewer shares: "I was nervous at first because I didn't think it would look natural but when I put Miles of Style on, I was really surprised how comfortable and natural it looked"
• Wearers who enjoy updos and pinned styles with long wigs — confirmed reviewer: "I really like to style it in a messy pinned up do" — the 15"–16" length provides the most material for updo styling of any style in this collection

Note on density and weight: Miles of Style is a high-density style at 5.2 oz — the heaviest style reviewed at MyHairMail in the Signature Collection. The Memory Cap® III's silicone-coated conforming fit makes this weight manageable throughout a full day of wear, but wearers who specifically prefer light or minimal-density long styles should consider lower-density alternatives. One reviewer notes: "Very light and low density, which I loved" — this appears to be a color-specific density variation; reviewers across colors generally confirm the high density.

Care & Maintenance

Miles of Style uses Kanekalon Vibralite® fiber. Not heat-styleable — no flat irons, curling irons, or blow dryers.

• Pre-wash detangling — critical at 16": Apply a detangling spray (3–5 pumps) focusing on the bottom half before any water contact; work through gently with a wide-tooth comb from ends upward; never force tangles through the long fiber
• Washing: Every 10–15 wears; submerge in cool water with synthetic wig shampoo; allow water to flow in the direction of the fibers — never rub, scrub, or agitate; rinse thoroughly until water runs clear
• Drying: Gently blot with a towel — never wring or twist; air dry on a wig stand; do not brush or comb while wet; the pre-set wave character restores naturally as the style dries
• Between wears: Wide-tooth comb from ends upward — never brush from roots down; apply detangling spray to ends before combing at this length; store on a wig stand or hung on a hanger to prevent tangles
• Storage: Wig stand or hung on a wig hanger away from direct sunlight and heat sources — at 16", unstructured storage creates tangles that are difficult to remove; a wig stand or hanger is essential between wears

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Miles of Style heat friendly?
No. Miles of Style uses Kanekalon Vibralite® fiber, which is not heat-styleable. Heat tools permanently damage the fiber. The softly sculpted wave pre-set holds and restores after washing without heat assistance.

What is the monofilament part in Miles of Style — fixed or flexible?
The wide monofilament part is flexible within its zone and specifically allows both a conventional part and the popular zigzag part. It is a monofilament part — natural scalp simulation at the part line — not a full monofilament top. The wide width and hand-tied construction provide more realistic scalp simulation than a narrow or machine-processed part.

What inspired Miles of Style?
Miles of Style was inspired by Raquel Welch's own hair in the 1971 film Hannie Caulder — one of the most iconic long hairstyle moments in film history. The full, flowing, mid-back layered waves were a defining element of Raquel Welch's personal image at the height of her career.

Is Miles of Style suitable for women with hair loss?
Yes. The 100% hand-tied lace front creates a convincing natural hairline. The hand-tied wide monofilament part provides natural scalp simulation. The Memory Cap® III conforms gently at 5.2 oz. At high density with 16" of layered coverage from every angle, Miles of Style provides the most complete, enveloping coverage of any Signature Collection style reviewed at MyHairMail. Confirmed chemo wearer: "I was really surprised how comfortable and natural it looked."

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