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Belle Madame - Color System & Color Codes Explained

Belle Madame is one of the most well-known German wig brands and belongs to the renowned Gieseke corporate group. The brand stands for high-quality, everyday wigs with a special focus on natural elegance — and is one of the most sought-after wig brands in Germany.

Thomas Herrmann Ratgeber-Autor · La Peruca Berlin

·🗓 2026-10-03 15:00:04 +0200 · 🕐 2 Min. read time

Belle Madame - Farbsystematik & Farbcodes erklärt

The Belle Madame color system

Belle Madame combines a numeric color system with descriptive color names. The focus is on natural, timeless colors — supplemented by modern effects in selected collections.

Code / Name	Meaning	Example / Effect
Natur	Pure base tone, evenly colored	Classic, clean color effect without additional effects
Meliert	Mixture of different color shades (often gray/silver)	Natural gray tone with depth effect
Rooted	Darker roots (in newer collections)	Natural root growth effect
Mix	Multiple shades mixed	Vivid look, especially for blonde and brown
Highlighted	Fine, lighter highlights	Subtle depth effect
Tipped	Lighter hair tips	Light contrast at the ends

Belle Madame color numbers

Number / Name	Color character
1 / 1b	Black / Off-Black
4	Dark brown
6 / 8	Medium to light brown
12 / 14	Warm light brown / Dark blonde
20 / 22	Dark blonde / Natural blonde
25 / 27	Golden blonde / Honey blonde
56	Brown-gray mixed
60	Silver / Gray
101 / white	Platinum / Pure white
Aubergine	Deep violet-red brown
Copper	Warm red brown

Color palette by group

Timeless natural colors

The core of the Belle Madame palette — brown, blonde, gray and black in many nuances. Particularly well-suited for medical hair replacement.

Modern color effects

Newer collections complement the assortment with rooted and mix colors — suitable for everyday wear yet vibrant.

Human hair special collections

Selected colors with elaborate color gradients and highlights that can be recolored or tinted.

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What does "Meliert" (mixed/blended) mean for Belle Madame?

Heathered refers to a mixture of different color shades — typical for tones of gray. It appears more vibrant than solid gray.

Are Belle Madame wigs also available in human hair?

Yes. Many models are available as human hair versions. With human hair, colors can appear slightly different than with synthetic hair, despite having the same name.

For whom is Belle Madame particularly suitable?

For everyone looking for a high-quality, elegant European-style wig — with natural colors, excellent craftsmanship, and a wide range of everyday options.

Author of this guide

Thomas Herrmann

Hairstylist · Visagist · Zweithaar-Experte

Certified hairstylist & make-up artist30+ years of proffessional experienceContactskin & HairweavingStaatl. gepr. Friseur & Visagist30+ Jahre BerufserfahrungContactskin · Hairweaving · BondingAderans Hair Center Berlin (2015–2024)

Thomas Herrmann verfügt über mehr als 30 Jahre Erfahrung in der Friseur- und Visagistik. Nach Stationen bei Aderans Hair Center Berlin und Henkel & Schwarzkopf ist er seit September 2024 Zweithaar-Experte bei La Peruca GmbH – und teilt sein Wissen regelmäßig in diesen Ratgeber-Artikeln.

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