If you’ve ever spent an hour or two deep-diving into YouTubewig tutorials, you’d probably agree that bloggers make customizing a unit look super simple. As someone who has destroyed plenty of wigs by overplucking, bleaching, etc., I’m here to tell you firsthand that tweaking a wig is easier said than done. Though there’s a learning curve in regards to making your units look undetectable, there are also the best beginner wigs that serve as the cheat code to a flawless looking unit. Whether you’re looking for a curly bob or your next sleek straight style, there are plenty of wig options for newbies that won’t make you lose your sanity trying to keep with the pros on YouTube. 

Two of the most important yet most difficult steps for making a wig look natural is plucking the hairline down to a natural density and bleaching the knots on the lace to make them look less visible. Unlike a vast majority on wigs on the market, the beginner-friendly units don’t require you to play kitchen beautician at home and can be virtually worn straight out the box. In the long run, these pre-customized wigs will save you time and money. To help you save even more time, we’ve rounded up a few of the best beginner wigs that are worth every dollar! It’s time to take notes.

Hermosa.

Hermosa Pre Plucked + Bleached Knots Brazilian Wig

If styling isn’t your forte, you can never go wrong with a straight, sleek wig. So long as you know your way around a flat iron, your wig can look absolutely flawless every day of the week. Don’t forget you can also practice using other hot styling tools such as a curling wand or a crimping iron.

Buy: Hermosa Pre Plucked + Bleached Knots Brazilian Straight Wig $93.79

Smartinnov.

Smartinnov Blonde Lace Bob Glueless Wig

Rocking a blonde wig can get a bit tricky, especially if you’re planning on gluing it to make the lace look like scalp—the last thing you want is your blonde lace having glue residue in it. Getting the right technique down for gluing a wig takes time and lots of practice. If you still need more practice, opt for a glueless unit instead. 

Buy: Smartinnov Blonde Lace Bob Glueless Wig $64.88

Andrai.

Andrai Glueless Synthetic Wig

Good news! You don’t have to spend a lot on a wig that saves you both time and money. There are some impeccable glueless synthetics wigs out there as well. If that’s not a good enough reason to purchase the beautiful body wave wig, then we don’t know what is.

Buy: Andrai Glueless Natural Synthetic Wig $40.99

Queen Plus Hair.

Queen Plus Hair Straight Peruvian Yaki Pre-Plucked Wig

If you’re looking for an extremely versatile wig that doesn’t require pro-level skills, this kinky straight wig has your name written all over it. Not only does it feature incredibly natural-looking lace, but its natural texture also requires no styling. Of course, it can be curled or straightened but only if you’re up to it. 

Buy: Queen Plus Hair Straight Peruvian Yaki Pre-Plucked Wig $129

Rulinda.

Rulinda Ombre Bleached Pre-Plucked Brazilian Wig

The great thing about ombre blonde hair is that the dark roots make the bold hue less intimidating. If you’re both new to blonde hair and still learning your way around a wig, opting for ombre colors will save you a headache. 

Buy: Rulinda Ombre Bleached Pre Plucked Straight Brazilian Wig $144.99

BLY.

BLY Brazilian Pre-Plucked Bob Wig

A natural density bob is one wig style that should always be in your arsenal. The best thing about this wig by BLY is that it’s already pre-plucked with baby hair and can be curled just in case you see a wavy style in your future. 

Buy: BLY Brazilian Pre Pluck Bob Wig $69.99

Elva Hair.

Elva Hair Short Glueless Hair Wig

Full transparency—curly hair isn’t the easiest texture to maintain, even when rocking a wig, but the style way is way too beautiful to resist. The good thing about this particular unit is that it’s short and doesn’t require any glue, making it easier to maintain compared to other curly units.

Buy: Elva Hair Short Brazilian Glueless Hair Wig $62

LWigs.

LWigs Glueless Body Wave Undetectable HD Lace Wig

The highlights on this wig aren’t the only thing that will make you add to cart. If you’re not familiar with HD lace, now is the time to get familiar. HD lace reigns superior in regards to wig bases that look skinlike without customization. Though the HD lace wig is pricier than its counterparts, it’s 100% worth it if you’re still learning the basics.

My First Wig.

My First Wig Indian Bob Wig With Bangs

My First Wig specializes in beginner-friendly wigs of almost any style you can think of. When it comes to truly effortless style, bangs are undeniably the best way to go. No part, no problems, and no need to spend hours customizing. 

LUVME Hair.

LUVME Hair Beyonce-Inspired Ombre Frontal Wig

The unit is clearly a nod to one the greatest to ever rock blonde hair—Beyonce. Until you master coloring hair on your own, grab this unit and bask in all of its excellence. P.S. We heard through the grapevine that the color looks even more amazing in real life.

Ali Pearl Hair.

Ali Pearl Hair Body Wave Fake Scalp Wig

Equipped with an adjustable strap, this unit requires no glue to mimic one’s natural scalp. We encourage you to take a look at the mini try-on video (on the product page) to see this beginner-friendly wig in action.

Wiggins Hair.

Wiggins Hair 99 Glueless Pre-Plucked Lace Wig With Baby Hair

Dreamy is just one way to describe red hair and this glueless unit comes in both a dark and light red version. 

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Kylie Jenner must have been really bored during safer-a-home orders (which are still going on, BTW) because she’s switched up her hair multiple times in the last week. Jenner’s light brown hair might be our favorite. She took her ’90s-style bronze highlights and popped on a platinum wig for a night out. (Safely, we hope.) Then, she tried a pastel pink wig that felt very Kylie a la 2015—in a good way. Now, it looks like she’s dyed her actual hair “light chocolate brown” per her hairstylist.

Colorist Chris Appleton posted a shot of his client to Instagram saying that he colored her hair this pretty, natural-looking shade. Her waves (and most likely extensions) are by Jesus Guerrero and her soft glam makeup is courtesy of her favorite MUA and close friend Ariel Tejada. Jenner is obviously shooting something in lingerie but we’re not exactly sure what she’s up to.

Source: Instagram

Two of Jenner’s sisters also switched up their hair this weekend. Kim Kardashian went bold red, also thanks to Appleton, and Khloe went dark brown for her birthday. It looks like Kourtney is the only one sticking with her natural dark brown/black hair.

Source: Instagram

It can be hard to tell what’s real and what’s fake when it comes to the hairstyles of the Kardashian-Jenners. That’s often because even if their roots are colored, they’re wearing tons of faux-hair. But there’s nothing wrong with that. Wigs and weaves are a great way to play around with new colors and styles without damaging your real hair. We’ll see if Jenner plans to keep this light brown color or if she’ll be back to her blonde highlights before the week is up.

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The early decades of life often provide a built-in, already prescribed identity for many. We are students, then perhaps spouses, professionals, parents, or maybe all of those at once.

Our identity is so intertwined with these roles, and the many related tasks, that we don’t pause to consider whether our identity is what we want it to be. Or whether we’ve lost ourselves in the busyness of driving the mom taxi, climbing the corporate ladder, or being our husband’s wife.

The Days Are Long, But the Years Are Short

Then, one day, the nest empties, and those seemingly endless parenting tasks no longer need to be done. The days of climbing the ladder felt long, but suddenly retirement draws near.

Life throws us curveballs – sometimes illness, other times profound loss. We find ourselves at a crossroad without a map and with our identity in question.

At such a critical juncture, our thoughts matter more than ever. Are the best years in the past? Is the future uncertain and filled with fear? Are you completely lost? Notice what your brain is offering you and remember that we should never believe everything we think.

Thoughts Are Always Optional

Thoughts are powerful because they create feelings, which prompt action, which ultimately produce results – for better or worse. Our human brains often send us fearful thoughts, especially during times of transition. This is simply a sign that our brains are attempting to keep us safe during times of uncertainty.

But the good news is that we can direct our brains to choose any thought that feels true to us. Carefully selected, purposeful thoughts create feelings that serve us.

What if your next chapter is a blank page, and you are holding the pen? What if it is the very first time in decades that you are free of the tyranny of busy? What if your next chapter is an encore performance that no previous version of you could have pulled off?

If those thoughts feel true to you, try them on for size, and see what feelings they generate. Or come up with other thoughts that are true for you that produce useful feelings.

Step one in rebuilding identity is mind management. To unleash the power of your mind, select the thoughts that generate feelings that prompt the actions that produce the results you want in your life.

Define Your Interests

Step two is making a list of things you enjoy; things you’ve been curious about; things you’ve always wanted to learn and never had the time. Add in the things that you’re only recently starting to be curious about.

If you gave yourself permission to be a beginner, what would you do? Include things you would like to try or explore. Add in the things you always thought you would do if you only had the time. As time goes on, you can always add and delete items from your list.

Creating Connection

With life transitions, we tend to lose connections. So, redefining one’s identity is a key opportunity to grow socially. Step three is all about creating connection in the areas that are interesting to you.

Alongside each item on your list, write the name of a friend or acquaintance who has similar passions and interests. It may be a great time to reach out and nurture your existing relationships.

You’ll likely have blanks, and that is perfectly okay. This is where you can expand your social network in new areas that interest you. MeetUp, Eventbrite, uGetTogether, and social media groups are good places to create new connections based on your blank spaces.

Expect that your brain may tell you that it is impossible to grow your connections during a pandemic. In truth, more than ever, social connections are happening virtually, and in some locations, physically distanced in-person gatherings are starting to occur.

Do what feels right to you, but don’t let your brain get away with “It’s impossible.”

A New You

By being “on to” our brains, and choosing only those thoughts that serve us, we can start to believe that this next chapter is indeed bright. From that place, we can define ourselves based on our interests and passions, and then fill our lives with people like us.

By committing to finding our authentic selves, we allow our new identity to reveal itself, and ultimately, we can become all we were meant to be.

Have you encountered a life transition that made you question your identity? How has your identity evolved over time? What have you learned as your identity has developed? Let’s have a conversation.