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Raquel Welch Voltage review

A short, barely waved, all-over layered cut on a Memory Cap with a wide velvet comfort band.

By the HearSmart research desk · Updated November 10, 2026

Performance (40%)
7.6
Ease of use (25%)
9.0
Value (35%)
8.9

Voltage is the second short bestseller in the line and a little more hair than Winner. HairUWear describes it as a "no-fuss salon cut" of short, barely waved, all-over layers that can be worn full, smooth or somewhere in between. With a 4 inch front and 5 inch crown, it frames the face more than Winner's pixie, yet still weighs only 2.35 oz. The cap is the original Memory Cap with a wide velvet comfort band, open ear tabs and an extended nape, and it comes in petite, average and large. Like the other Vibralite styles, there is no lace front or monofilament, so the front works best worn forward and the fiber is not marketed as heat-friendly. At $177.99 at Headcovers it costs $2 more than Winner, and its listing had 33 reviews when we checked, so it is a safe, well-known choice for women who like a soft, layered short cut.

Who it is for

Fans who want a slightly fuller short cut than Winner at almost the same price.

Price

From $177.99 at Headcovers (retail $219.00).

Voltage Wig by Raquel Welch 33 reviews Retail $219.00 From $177.99
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 10, 2026.

Key features

  • Short, barely waved all-over layers
  • Wide Velvet Comfort Band
  • Memory Cap with open ear tabs and extended nape
  • Kanekalon Vibralite synthetic fiber
  • Petite, average and large cap sizes

Strengths and weaknesses

  • Strength: On the brand's Bestsellers page
  • Strength: $177.99 at Headcovers with 33 reviews
  • Strength: Can be worn full, smooth or in between, per HairUWear
  • Weakness: No lace front or monofilament top
  • Weakness: Vibralite fiber is not listed as heat-friendly
  • Weakness: Some shades are not made in petite or large

Key facts

  • Cap: Memory Cap, wide velvet comfort band
  • Fiber: Kanekalon Vibralite synthetic
  • Cap sizes: Petite, average, large
  • Lengths: Front 4 in, crown 5 in, nape 2¼ in
  • Weight: 2.35 oz

Where it ranks

Raquel Welch Voltage is No. 3 in our Best Raquel Welch Wigs verdict.

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