The world of wigs is an ever-changing landscape of human hair and artificial adornments that can be worn for cosmetic, balding, or hair preservation purposes. It’s no wonder we’re constantly searching for the best online wig stores to build a collection. And today’s wigs have transformed so much that most can’t even tell the difference between an actual scalp and a wig scalp. The internet is much to blame for this with women flaunting their units on social media, serving a flawless tease and tagging their choice of wig suppliers.

With all that being said, it’s natural to think that quality wigs are easily accessible. But don’t be fooled. Note that you can’t always surf any advertised website boasting, “premium wigs” and expect perfection at the drop of a click. You will be surprised at how many unwearable shags end up at your doorstep at the cost of your coin. So with that said, we decided to do the research ourselves.

“My clients would buy wigs and the hair would be of poor quality or the size wouldn’t be correct so I began creating units out of necessity,” says Porsche Waldo, celebrity hairstylist to Mary J. Blige, Chanel Iman, Tinashe and more. Porsche now has her own custom wig company, Ebony Design, where she tailors wigs to perfection to match her clients’ needs. But she also gave us a few pointers on how to shop for quality units online.

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“There will be a lot of trial and error, so reviews and referrals are the way to go” Waldo apprised. “Besides the obvious, like customer comments, look for the option of different lace colors [if you are purchasing a lace wig]. The lace color should match your skin tone. Make sure you have the option of choosing a cap size. Your hair length should determine the cap size. For example, a short haircut would result in a small cap. When you receive the unit, check for the correct size to avoid puckering. A snug fit is ideal. And check for care instructions, (shampoo and maintenance).”

We also suggest that you inspect the inside of your wig for abnormal holes and excessive hair shedding. These are all telltale signs that your purchase just might’ve been in vain. Nevertheless, after much scouring, we did find a couple of websites to shop for quality wigs online. Below check out our picks, but always remember to probe, and take the required care of your new accessory.

Wigsbuy.

Wigsbuy

Set aside plenty of time to explore this warehouse of a website, where the style choices are neverending, tools, and accessories never run out, and sales are a daily event.

Elesty.

Elesty

This Amazon shop carries some of the best online options for wigs coated in bold colors.

Buy: Elesty Purple Lace Front Wig $32.99

Wow African.

Wow African

YouTube bloggers are constantly raving about this site’s wide range of luxe and affordable wigs, including some units directly inspired by celebs. For example, Rihanna is the muse behind this half-up, half-down style.

Unice.

UNice

A top Amazon destination for pre-plucked, human hair units.

Buy: Straight Lace Front Wig $149.70

Sheenreal.

Sheenreal

You’ll find some of the best 360 wig options at this Amazon shop.

Buy: 360 Lace Front Wig With Bangs $171.98

BLY.

BLY

The curly and wavy units in this affordable online store are especially beautiful.

Buy: Loose Deep Wave Wig $63.49

Rpgshow.com.

Rpgshow.com

RPGshow.com took the internet by storm back in 2007 when they started facilitating collaborations with YouTube bloggers to review their wigs. So it would be no surprise if you already own one of their statement units. And if not, just know that you’re missing out on high-quality full lace and frontal lace wigs made of virgin hair, 200% hair density, in-depth wig application tutorials, and a celebrity stylist affiliation program.

Wigtypes.com

WigTypes.com

If you’re a wig connoisseur and like to purchase more than one at a time, you might already be privy to Wigstype.com. After housing two retail locations in Brooklyn and Manhattan, the company expanded into the digital sphere, and now offers more than 10,000 products in wigs, weave, and hair styling tools for customers all over the world. Here you can find super cheap units and coupon codes that will assist you on your journey.

Divaswigs.com

Divaswigs.com

When your hair is so fly, it might just cause you to have a diva attitude…this is the premise behind Divaswigs.com. As a leading e-commerce website in full lace units, this website only offers 100% premium quality human hair wigs with the option to either have a full lace or 360 frontal that creates a natural flesh-like appearance.

Hairvivi.com.

Hairvivi.com

If you are searching for the ultimate lace wig that appears like your actual scalp, then referrals might lead you over to hairvivi.com. Here you’ll find a full “fake scalp wig” tab that offers up information on how they create the natural scalp look and tutorials on how to achieve one yourself.

Samsbeauty.com.

Samsbeauty.com

Missing your local beauty supply store? That’s okay; just head on over to samsbeauty.com to check out an array of synthetic to blended hair wigs on sale for under $100 bucks. Here you can find pre-styled units that allow you to bulk buy if needed and transform your appearance instantly.

Cocoblackhair.com.

Cocoblackhair.com

Coco Black Hair’s name is catchy, but what may lasso your attention more is the fact that they use raw material and unprocessed virgin hair to create all of their wigs! So whether you go full lace, 360 lace, frontal or weft wig, just know that your hair quality will up the ante and be sourced from the best raw virgin suppliers around the world.

Elevatestyles.com.

Elevatestyles.com

As one of the first e-commerce wig sites to launch in 2010, elevatestayles.com has kept its quality hair reputation up to par over the years, and still offers some of the best-styled wigs in synthetic, blended, and human hair options.

Latched + Hooked.

Latched + Hooked

This company, founded by beauty vet Tiffini Gatlin, is the original destination for high-quality, pre-curled, and looped synthetic wigs and extensions that look so real, everyone will be asking for your hair routine. The prices aren’t cheap, but given the care put into each one and their lasting power, I’d say one (or three) is worth the investment.

Hair Stop & Shop.

Hair Stop & Shop

From lace wigs to half wigs to virgin hair extensions, this one-stop-shop stays on top of the latest natural hair trends, offering a plethora of options for each one. For example, you can snag a few bundles of handmade passion twists, the latest protective style to take over IG feeds everywhere.

Big Chop Hair.

Big Chop Hair

This Black woman-owned brand is co-signed by a slew of our favorite influencers, thanks to its ultra-realistic textures and natural parts that blend seamlessly into natural strands.

My First Wig.

My First Wig

The name says it all. This site is a must-have resource for anyone who is trying out a wig for the first time. In addition to a fleet of versatile styles to choose from, there’s also tutorials that beginners can watch and master from home.

RPGhair.

RPGhair

This website offers to bleach the knots in lace front wigs so your parts look even more natural. You also get to customize your wig by choosing the cap construction, cap size, hair density and whether you want a removable elastic band for secure placement.

Mayvenn.

Mayvenn

This is by far one of the best online destinations for quality extensions and stylists. And now, you can also start your wig collection with something from their store.

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It feels like a lifetime ago that we were all going to cafés, concerts, movies, playing golf, and hugging our friends and family.

Life has changed in ways that we never imagined over these last few weeks. While we take the necessary steps to stop the spread of coronavirus and save lives, for many it has been at the expense of mental health.

The changes in our routines mean that many of us have lost our usual coping strategies, including those critical interactions with friends.

In my practice, I am seeing increasing numbers of people who are sleeping poorly, have increased their alcohol intake, or are just paralysed by feelings of anxiety. One of the challenges with stress is that we respond to psychological threats with a physical response.

For most of us, our role in this pandemic is to stay home, but when our bodies get ready for a threat, we naturally increase the activity of our sympathetic nervous system, meaning an increased heart rate and faster breathing, and releasing cortisol, which can increase blood pressure and blood sugar.

This physiological response is very useful if you need to run away from a tiger, but less useful if you need to stay at home to avoid an invisible infection.

These are my top coping strategies to manage the increased stress that is affecting us all right now.

Prioritise Sleep

When we have enough sleep, our brains work better. Not only is sleep essential for consolidating memory, without adequate sleep we are on emotional high alert, and it is harder to cope with regular daily stresses, let alone the risk of a severe illness.

Adequate sleep is also good for immune function. In studies of vaccinations, people who have had a full night’s sleep mount a better antibody response to the vaccine than those who are sleep deprived.

At the moment, one strategy I am using is taking a break from anything related to Covid-19 at least an hour before bed. This means staying away from news and social media. Here are more ideas on how to improve your sleep.

Exercise

Since the response to psychological stress is so physical, exercise is an excellent strategy for creating a buffer. When we exercise, we are experiencing a form of physical stress, but in a good way.

Exercise increases blood flow to the brain and changes the patterns of neurotransmitter release, which is why it is so good for your mood. While many of us are still going out for walks, there are also online exercise options that can be done entirely in your own home.

Eat Well

Eating well can actually boost your mood, but this doesn’t mean going for a quick chocolate fix! Some small studies have shown that eating a diet that is based around whole, unprocessed foods with lots of vegetables and whole grains can boost your mood.

Connect Socially

Humans need each other. Until very recently, we weren’t used to having to survive without other people. This means that feeling lonely is another psychological stress that is really bad for physical health.

Right now, many of us are feeling alone, and it is more important than ever to seek new ways to connect, like video calls. For some of us, this can also be an opportunity to help others, like checking in on vulnerable neighbours and making sure they have their groceries.

Look for Growth

This pandemic is forcing all of us to live in ways that are different to anything we have ever experienced before. For me, one of the most striking things is the incredible ability humans have to come together as a community.

We are all making sacrifices at the moment because we know that our safety and the safety of everyone around us is at stake. No other species in the world has this capability for care; it is our superpower as humans.

This enforced solitude can also be a time for reflection and a time to think about what is important and what we would like to do differently when we get to the other side.

If you are interested in more health tips, please visit my website, Project Three Six Twelve, and check out our 12-week Foundations of Health course, which includes exercise, nutrition, meditation, and educational webinars.

How well do you sleep these days? Have you noticed lapses in your usual nutrition? What do you do to keep yourself healthy? Please share with our community!

What I am most interested in is getting women to think about, plan, and design their life so that their ThirdThird (ages 60-90) is the BEST Third of their lives.

I want to inspire and encourage and yes, even challenge us all to wake up and create a life that will give us satisfaction. With intention. Let’s live on purpose!

It’s a message that most women I talk with “get.” We all want to stay active and alert and healthy.

Here are five suggestions for staying on the path of a fulfilling life.

Convince Yourself That Perfection Is Not the Goal

No matter what the goal is for having a fulfilling life after age 60, doing something is better than nothing.

About a year before my 65^th birthday, I decided I would train for a marathon to celebrate getting my Medicare Card. My husband had done a big race (50 miles) for his, so the bar had been set. I didn’t want to train for a 50-miler, so a marathon would do.

After a month of running, I decided a half-marathon would be okay. In a few more weeks… well, maybe a 5K would feel celebratory enough for me?

In the end, I realized I really didn’t like running at all. A long walk? Okay. Running? Nah. Don’t like it.

I went to Cuba instead of running a marathon. That was a bit edgy, since we went on our own, but it satisfied my need for doing something special. I didn’t have to stick with my big plan of running a marathon.

Find Something You Can Learn from Scratch

Find something that you’ve never done before and give it a go. A friend of mine is taking the tap-dancing lessons she has “always wanted to try.” She is nearing 80. I hear of a number of women who are trying yoga for the first time in their ThirdThird.

We just got 10 chicks and are going to see if fresh eggs are worth the time and effort.

Diving into something that is entirely new can give good energy. And, you might meet new people, find new friends. Just remember that perfection is not the goal!

Do Something That Will Help Others

It took me a few tries to find a good fit for my volunteer desire. I stuck with several positions in a few organizations until it was obvious that my skills weren’t a good fit for the group’s needs. Eventually, I attended an informational luncheon at the invitation of a friend (Board member) to find a great fit.

I am an organizer, and I have nutrition as a bit of a hobby, so running a local community healthcare facility’s “Food as Medicine” program is scratching my itch to be involved.

It has become my favorite day of the month when we give food to truly needy families. And I love that I can control the quality of the food and was able to figure out a way to provide fresh produce.

A friend who has become my fellow-volunteer says she loves the Pantry days, too. We have formed friendships with some of the guests and have heard their stories. We have also gotten to know some of the women who run the free books program at the same healthcare clinic.

It does our souls good to invest our lives in meeting the needs of others. Finding a good fit for your skills and interests is possible, even if it takes some trial and error.

Give Up One Bad Habit

We all have bad habits! I did not grow up in a family that gave up something for Lent, but I find that it is a good exercise, even outside of a particular faith practice.

This year, I gave up Microsoft solitaire games. I can easily decide to play a game of spider solitaire or FreeCell as a break from writing or emailing. “Only a quick game…” I wondered how much time I actually spent on my “quick diversion.” So, I stopped for Lent.

I’m not sure I can quantify how much time I have redeemed to productive activity as a result, but I do know that after a few weeks, I was less tempted to go there.

Recently, a new widow in her 70s told me she got rid of all alcohol in her home so she wouldn’t allow herself a “pity party.” She will enjoy a glass of wine when out with friends, but none at home. She avoided what could have become a detrimental habit.

There is a 99-year-old gym attendee who comes daily to spend 20 minutes on a recumbent bicycle. Another habit of his? At home, every 30 minutes, he gets up and walks for 5 minutes, up and down his hallway.

He says he has decided he wants to live forever and is doing what he can… after never exercising in his “earning years.” He gave up being sedentary and is moving well past 90!

Make Gratefulness a Habit

Believe me, I could find things to complain about! But it is really just a waste of energy and air. Why complain when there are so, so – so many things to be grateful for!? (And who will listen to my complaints, anyway?)

My husband suffered from depression for years. When he was around 60 or so, we figured out a direct link to spring tree pollen and his most down times.

He would get slow and slodgy when the first maple trees put out their little blooms. Add oak and elm in, and he would have a hard time feeling enthused about anything.

When he was 65, he started taking allergy shots. This spring, he has had a few days of feeling flu-ish and “down” but nothing like years past.

He would add that, on top of allergy shots, he has learned to take each day as a gift and to enjoy where he is in the world… happy and fulfilled as he chooses his projects, runs a travel business, and stays active. Staying grateful while treating his tree pollen issues has truly changed his life.

The faces of our Food Pantry guests, whey they see fresh produce, makes me grateful that I can afford apples and bananas and avocados on my shopping trips. A walk around the block reminds me to be grateful that I live in a place where I am not afraid to be outside.

A phone call from a grandchild to share some excitement makes me grateful for easy communication. Clean water to drink, a home that is warm in winter, birds that visit my feeder, a car that starts and runs, sunshine (today). There is so much to be grateful for!

Being intentional about how we live our later years is a way to stay fulfilled and active.

How are you being purposeful in your life? What have you done to keep active? What can you share about living fully in your ThirdThird? Please use the comment box below.

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