Wig Hair Color

Learn about the different color families used by wig manufactures and what's your perfect color!

Finding the perfect wig isn’t always easy. Sometimes you’ll see exactly the style and cut you want, but what about color? Say you’ve searched and found the perfect pixie cut. You love the bold textures and the feathered all over layers but it’s in the color R829S+ which is a medium brown with ginger red highlights. You’re looking for more of a golden wheat. Luckily, you don’t have to give up your style, we’ve got you covered!

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Wig Hair Color

Wig Hair Color

Learn about the different color families used by wig manufactures and what's your perfect color!

Finding the perfect wig isn’t always easy. Sometimes you’ll see exactly the style and cut you want, but what about color? Say you’ve searched and found the perfect pixie cut. You love the bold textures and the feathered all over layers but it’s in the color R829S+ which is a medium brown with ginger red highlights. You’re looking for more of a golden wheat. Luckily, you don’t have to give up your style, we’ve got you covered!

Color Families

The letters and numbers in the color description come from a color system called the color code developed by the wig industry based on natural human hair colors.

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Blacks

1

1B

Browns

4

12

6

8

10

Blondes

24B

26

27

613

Platinums

22

101

102

60

Greys

36

60

Reds

27

30

32

130

Learning Color Key Systems

The letters in the code come from the manufacturers color key system. These letters tell you how colors are combined to create the color of a wig. We recommend that you check out each brand page on our website for more information about manufacturer color key systems. 

DRIVE by ELLEN WILLE in LIGHT BERNSTEIN ROOTED 12.26.27 | Light Auburn, Light Honey Blonde, and Light Reddish Brown blend and Dark Roots (Left)

DRIVE by ELLEN WILLE in PASTEL BLONDE ROOTED 25.22.26 | Pearl Platinum, Dark Ash Blonde, and Medium Honey Blonde mix with a darker root (Right)

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12.26.27
DRIVE by ELLEN WILLE in LIGHT BERNSTEIN ROOTED 12.26.27 | Light Auburn, Light Honey Blonde, and Light Reddish Brown blend and Dark Roots (Left)
25.22.26
DRIVE by ELLEN WILLE in PASTEL BLONDE ROOTED 25.22.26 | Pearl Platinum, Dark Ash Blonde, and Medium Honey Blonde mix with a darker root (Right)

Color Families

The letters and numbers in the color description come from a color system called the color code developed by the wig industry based on natural human hair colors.

Video

Blacks

1

1B

Browns

4

6

8

10

12

Blondes

24B

26

27

613

Platinums

22

101

102

60

Greys

36

60

Reds

27

30

32

130

Learning Color Key Systems

The letters in the code come from the manufacturers color key system. These letters tell you how colors are combined to create the color of a wig. We recommend that you check out each brand page on our website for more information about manufacturer color key systems. And remember, if you need assistance on color choice don’t hesitate to call one of our experienced client care specialists to help you find the perfect color.

Move Slider to Compare the Colors

12.26.27
25.22.26

DRIVE by ELLEN WILLE in LIGHT BERNSTEIN ROOTED 12.26.27 | Light Auburn, Light Honey Blonde, and Light Reddish Brown blend and Dark Roots (Left)

DRIVE by ELLEN WILLE in PASTEL BLONDE ROOTED 25.22.26 | Pearl Platinum, Dark Ash Blonde, and Medium Honey Blonde mix with a darker root (Right)

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