Discover the Elegance of Ellen Wille: A Comprehensive Guide to the Brand
Who Was Ellen Wille?
Ellen Wille is a name synonymous with high-quality, fashion-forward wigs and hairpieces. Renowned across Europe and the world for her dedication to style, comfort, and innovation, Ellen Wille began her journey in Germany in 1967. Her vision was clear: to create hair solutions that not only looked stunning but felt natural and effortless to wear. Over the decades, Ellen Wille has become a global leader in the wig industry, celebrated for crafting products that empower individuals to feel confident and beautiful. With a keen eye for detail and a deep understanding of modern trends, Ellen Wille revolutionized the wig market by blending European fashion sensibilities with superior craftsmanship.
Collections: A Style for Every Personality
Ellen Wille offers a variety of collections, each designed to meet different aesthetic preferences and lifestyle needs. Here’s an overview of the main collections:
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Hair Power: This collection is known for being the largest collection in the Ellen Wille brand with the widest variety of ready-to-wear styles. Hair Power wigs are lightweight and comfortable and offer both traditional synthetic and heat friendly synthetic styles.
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Perucci: A youthful, vibrant line that features edgy cuts, bold styles and some fashion forward color selections. Perucci is ideal for anyone looking to make a fashion statement. Also consisting of traditional synthetic and heat friendly synthetic styles.
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Changes: This versatile collection of traditional synthetic and heat friendly synthetic styles includes modern, playful designs with a touch of elegance. From short pixies to long, flowing locks, Changes offers something for everyone.
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Top Power: The Top Power collection features premium-quality toppers designed to provide coverage and volume for those experiencing hair thinning or partial hair loss. These toppers come in a range of sizes, styles and colors, blending seamlessly with natural hair for a discreet and stylish solution.
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Prime Power: Combining the best of human hair and heat friendly synthetic fibers, Prime Power offers luxurious, natural-looking wigs with styling versatility. These styles consist of a general 60/40 heat friendly synthetic fiber / human hair ratio.
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Hair Society: This collection features hand-tied caps and lightweight designs for maximum comfort. Marketed as the most luxurious line within the brand, this collection also features traditional synthetic and heat friendly synthetic styles.
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Pure Power: Crafted with 100% Remy human hair, this collection delivers the most natural appearance and feel, offering endless styling possibilities.
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Pure Europe: A small collection with 100% Remy European human hair, this collection offers a European texture and look. These styles also do not contain textile dyes, so they are able to be safely color customized by an alternative hair professional
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Hairformance: This collection is specifically designed for men, featuring a range of contemporary styles with natural finishes. The Hairformance collection includes traditional synthetic and heat friendly synthetic wigs made with high-quality fibers and advanced cap designs for comfort and durability.
Lightweight Density and Unique Cap Features
Ellen Wille wigs are celebrated not only for their stylish designs but also for their exceptional comfort. A key factor contributing to this comfort is the brand’s unique lightweight density. Unlike many other wigs on the market, Ellen Wille wigs have a natural density that feels light and airy, ensuring they are easy to wear for extended periods without causing discomfort.
The brand also offers advanced cap features designed for maximum comfort and a secure fit:
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Comfort Lace: The comfort lace front ensures a seamless, natural-looking hairline while being soft and gentle on the skin, making it ideal for those with sensitive scalps. Explore the styles that feature the Comfort Lace here
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Plus Caps: These caps are designed as 100% handtied with a silicone infused cap material making it ideal for those experiencing complete hair loss. The silicone infused design allows for a secure soft fit and breathability. Explore the styles that feature the Plus Cap design here
These thoughtful design elements make Ellen Wille wigs a top choice for anyone seeking both beauty and comfort in their hair solutions.
Sizing: Finding the Perfect Fit
Ellen Wille wigs are meticulously designed to fit comfortably and securely. The standard size for most Ellen Wille wigs is Petite/Average, ensuring a snug fit for the majority of wearers. The circumference of the petite/average size is approximately 21.25 inches Additionally, the brand offers:
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Petite Caps: Ideal for those with smaller head sizes, these caps have a circumference of approximately 21 inches. Styles with petite caps are indicated by the word "Small" in the style name
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Large Caps: For larger head sizes, large caps measure around 23 inches. Styles with large caps are indicated by the word "Large" in the style name.
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Average/Large Caps: Found in the Hairformance collection, these caps are slightly larger than standard average caps, offering a roomier fit with an approximately 22.5 inch circumference.
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Ultra- Petite: Consisting of a very limited children's collection within the Ellen Wille line. The circumference of the Ultra-Petite size is approximately 20.5 inches
Each wig features adjustable straps or tabs to ensure a personalized fit, enhancing comfort throughout the day.
Color: A Spectrum of Possibilities
Ellen Wille’s color line is unique and salon-inspired, ensuring that every style has its own individualized color blend. While the brand uses standard color families commonly seen in the alternative hair industry, each blend is carefully customized for the specific style to achieve a truly natural look. While the color name could be the same from style to style – it is crucial to look at the numbered color code found in that specific style because that will vary.
Key color distributions include:
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Rooted/Shaded: These colors feature a shaded root, providing depth and a natural regrowth appearance.
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Mix: A general blend of complementary colors used to create dimensional and realistic shades.
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Tipped: The ends of the hair are lighter, offering an ombre-like effect for added flair.
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Lighted: Lighter colors are strategically placed in the front to frame the face and brighten the overall look.
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Toned: A subtle, natural root is applied only to the top of the head, enhancing the realistic appearance of the style.
This meticulous attention to color distribution and blending ensures that Ellen Wille wigs provide wearers with a salon-quality, natural look that suits any personal style.
READ MORE: Ellen Wille Color Philosophy
Fibers: Superior Quality for Every Need
Ellen Wille offers wigs in various fiber types, each with unique benefits:
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Synthetic Fiber: Known for its low maintenance and realistic appearance, synthetic fiber wigs are pre-styled and retain their shape even after washing. Perfect for those who want a hassle-free experience.
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Heat-Friendly Synthetic Fiber: These fibers allow for some styling versatility, as they can withstand low to moderate heat. Ideal for those who want the convenience of synthetic with the option to change up their look. Ellen Wille recommends het styling these fibers in a wet condition and max heat of 260F – 280F. LEARN MORE
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Human Hair: For the most natural look and feel, Ellen Wille’s human hair wigs are crafted from 100% Remy hair. These wigs can be styled and treated just like natural hair. We DO NOT recommend coloring your alternative human hair styles unless it is from the Pure Europe Collection. LEARN MORE
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Prime Hair Blend: A unique combination of human hair and high-heat synthetic fibers, offering the best of both worlds. Prime Hair Blend wigs provide a luxurious feel with the added benefit of heat styling. LEARN MORE
Ellen Wille has set the gold standard in the wig industry, offering an unparalleled blend of fashion, comfort, and innovation. With decades of expertise and a commitment to quality, Ellen Wille continues to inspire confidence and beauty in wearers around the globe.
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