The ’70s fashion hair accessory is back—with a modern update. If you often find yourself falling into a rabbit hole on Instagram watching wig videos, you’ve probably seen so-called headband wigs exploding all over your timeline. This type of unit, sometimes referred to as a headband half wig, is made with a piece of material at the wig’s base that mimics a headband.

Headband wigs offer an easy-to-wear option that requires nothing more than your natural hair being slicked back or braided down under. If you’re not a pro at applying wigs, headband wigs are a great option. Not only does it not require any combs, clips or glue, but it also tends to look more natural than lace wigs.

While headband wigs may have seemed to appear out of thin air, making it even harder to decide which type of wig is suited for your needs, it was, in fact, a response to lace production shortages during the beginning of the pandemic. Wig-wearers were having trouble finding quality lace wigs early during the pandemic. Plus, spending more time indoors is all the more reason to find lower maintenance alternatives to help you slay at home.

Headband wigs may have been a response to a temporary hiccup in the wig industry, but the ease of application has won over wig-wearers ranging from novice to expert. It’s safe to say that headband wigs aren’t going anywhere anytime soon. In case you need some help venturing off into the wonderful world, we’ve rounded up some of our favorite wig units to guide you through the process.

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Her Given Hair Coily Headband Wig

The company has created a few gorgeous textured headband wigs to channel your natural texture in a matter of minutes. If your wash-and-go typically requires a large chunk of time, having this headband wig at your disposal may come in handy.

UNice Body Wave Headband Human Hair Wig

The glam goddess in you deserves this full-bodied wig available in lengths from 12-28 inches.

Buy: Headband Human Hair Wig $89.20

RPG Show Brown Highlights Yaki Textured Headband Wig

This pink headband wig is just about the easiest way to get trendy highlights.

My First Wig Leo – Zodiac Collection Human Hair Ombre Curly

There’s no doubt in our minds that the Leo-themed headband wig will be a conversation starter, even if it’s just on your weekly Target run.

Clione Kinky Curly Headband Wig

Full is not even the word to describe the volume on this affordable synthetic kinky-curly afro wig. If you’re on the hunt for a statement wig, this is it.

Buy: Curly Headband Wig $25.89

Recifeya Hair Headband Wig

You may not be spending much time poolside or at the beach this year, but that doesn’t mean you wear this water wave textured headbang wig. We recommend keeping keep a spray bottle with water handy to keep this hair texture moisturized and defined.

Buy: Hair Headband Wig $69.99

Ali Pearl Headband Wig

Don’t sleep on short curly wigs. Compared to their longer counterparts, the ringlets are just as beautiful but much more manageable. This particular curly headband wig comes with three headbands and one scarf for you to switch up your look.

Buy: Headband Wig $75.48

Luvme Kinky Straight Headband Wig

If you have type 4 hair, kinky straight wigs are a must for your arsenal. The best thing about kinky straight textured wigs (besides the fact that they mimic straightened natural hair perfectly) is that they’re versatile. You can wear it in its natural kinky/crimped state, straighten it or even pump up the volume by adding curls.

Buy: Kinky Straight Headband Wig $199.90

K’ryssma Headband Wig

This affordable synthetic wig comes with multiple different headband prints so there are endless possibilities.

Buy: Headband Wig $27.77

For many women, diving into the world of online dating can be fearful, uncertain, and emotional. Online dating platforms are foreign to those of us who haven’t dated in decades, but they are a wonderful way to find love – one in four couples who married in 2019 met online!

So, while it’s natural to have a few concerns, there is nothing to fear! Below are tips to help you gain confidence and online date successfully in your second act.

Have a Great Attitude

My clients at 33 Thousand Dates who have success with online dating come into the process with an open, positive, adventure-seeking attitude. In our recent survey of a thousand singles, men said that their biggest turn off on a first date is negativity.

A pessimistic outlook can cloud who you really are when meeting new people, but if you focus on what makes you happy, your personality will shine, especially during these tough times when everyone is a bit down.

Embrace Your Age

The aforementioned positive mindset will make you feel good on the inside, and to make yourself feel good on the outside, give yourself a little glow up.

The new year welcomes a fresh start, and we all deserve a mini makeover after all that 2020 has put us through. But keep in mind that no one expects you to look, act, and dress like you’re 28 years old.

If you don’t know where to start, consult friends who you admire or message an Instagram acquaintance who has hair to die for (don’t be shy, she’ll be flattered!). The pandemic has welcomed so many virtual offerings as well, so you can easily take a Zoom makeup lesson on how to make your eyes pop.

Nordstrom also has some fantastic beauty tutorials, and while you’re on the site, book a virtual styling appointment to help pull together a few date outfits. If you’re in the market to elevate your looks more permanently, Botox and fillers can be a fantastic solution and are natural-looking if administered by a pro (not a physician’s assistant or a dentist!).

Feel Sexy and Don’t Disregard Sex

Sex – yes, I said it, SEX. Hell yes, we are still having sex, but the reality is that as women age, we have different chemical reactions in our bodies to sex. Make an appointment with your gynecologist, and talk about menopause, dryness, and any other concerns.

There are simple solutions to a variety of issues that will alleviate any concerns when a relationship progresses to this stage. For a confidence booster, bury the sweats and flannel pajamas you’ve been lounging in during quarantine, and invest in a couple Journelle nighties or Lunya silk sets.

There are killer sales right after the holidays, so pick out some darling pieces and your confidence will soar. And get the idea that ‘men want only younger women’ out of your head as it’s a partial fallacy – some do but most don’t, and you certainly don’t want the ones who do.

Recently, a 53-year-old client went to brunch with a 56-year-old man – he told her his last date was 38 and talked about Dua Lipa and Taylor Swift, leading him to ask himself, “What am I doing here? She reminded me of my daughters!” Now he’s been dating my client for over two months.  

Be Proactive

Once you choose the right dating app or platform (start with only one or two so that you don’t feel overwhelmed!), take a positive and proactive approach. Feeling empowered to take control of your dating destiny and choose the people you want to meet is where the success in online dating lies.

When your profile goes live, you’ll be bombarded by ‘likes’ and messages, and while it may be a temporary ego boost, most will not be who you’re looking for! You need to set filters, ignore any off-putting responses, and send the first message.

Consider hiring a dating coach to help you craft an eye-catching profile that reflects your individuality – they can even help you choose your photos, which can be the hardest part!

Leave the Advice to the Professionals

Avoid talking about your online dating journey with your friends, family, and children. This may come as a surprise, but you don’t want their negative energy – people love to tell their disastrous online dating stories, or if they haven’t online dated before, they’ll likely express shock or pity.

My golden retriever and I are super friendly on our daily walks, and I inevitably get asked what I do. When I say I’m an online dating expert, I often receive a frozen or horrified smile, but I just laugh and tell them there’s over 100 million singles in America, and that I’ve played a part in over 4,200 marriages. Their reactions sure do change!

Now, let’s raise our glasses to the new year, online dating, a positive mindset – and meeting the next love of your life!

Have you decided to check out online dating? What fears are you experiencing as a result of this decision? Have you done anything to overcome those fears? What strategy seems most effective for you? Please share below!

Many of us women in the over 50 crowd are at a point in our lives where we are looking to reinvent. It might be something major, such as a career change or retirement so that we can spend more time with our grandchildren. Or, it might be something seemingly minor, such as a habit change or two.

Regardless of what we are reinventing, we will encounter barriers. Some of these are internal, others are external. And we need to be prepared to face them and overcome them so that we can move forward, be our best selves, and continue to live our best lives. Lives that are driven by the things that bring us joy.

External Barriers

I’ve broken these outside barriers into two groups – people and circumstances.

Barriers Created by People

Although not as bad or prevalent as our own internal mindset barriers, these can be tough because they often feed into our existing fixed mindset issues.

These are the verbal barriers invoked by those around us that say things like, “Are you crazy? Why are you _________ (insert phrases like moving away, leaving that great job, starting a new business) when you have __________ (insert phrases like the perfect job, benefits, a great home and family here)?”

If we have any fear or doubt about what we are doing (which we usually do), these feed right into those fears.

These external barriers brought about by others can feed into our case of Imposter Syndrome, if that is something that we are experiencing. Statements like, “How can you leave your job to start a travel business? What do you know about travel?” Or, “How can you think about moving to Italy? You don’t even speak Italian?”

I’ve spoken with women who have had to leave friendships because of these barriers. One woman I met who decided to adopt a baby after 50 said that the other teachers at her school formed two camps in terms of who supported her and who didn’t and many weren’t speaking to each other. About something that really was none of their business!

If you find that you’re dealing with barriers created by people, surround yourself with those who support you and/or like-minded people. People who have done what you want to do. Those who might be in the field that you’d like to go into. Other grandparents who want to spend their time providing daycare for their grandchildren.

Whatever the redefinition or habit change that you are seeking – surround yourself with people who will not only support you but will hold you accountable for continuing to reach your goals.

Barriers Created by Circumstance

These are barriers such as time and money. And, more often than not, these are not true barriers but ones that are created in our mind by the fear of making the move.

Set aside some quiet time and really reflect on the circumstantial barrier that you think you are facing. Brain dump any and all ideas that come to your mind to resolve it. Write down everything that you think of, no matter how silly it may seem. You can go back afterwards and pick out the top five best ones.

If you are struggling with a money barrier, one solution might be to write down all money that you spend and see what can be cut out or put into a jar to save for the course you’re thinking of taking. Cutting out my Starbucks habit saved me almost $200 a month!

Time barriers are similar – take an honest look at how you spend your time each day. You may be surprised where you can find an hour or two to do the thing you want to do or take the class that you’d like to take.

Internal Barriers

These are perhaps the most dangerous in terms of preventing us from doing what we want to do. Our fears. The inner voice that tells us that we are too old.

Read stories of everyday women who redefined after 50. Women like Kate Clary who decided to adopt a baby and ended up with 3 babies after 50! Lisa Condie, who left the Utah suburb where she had grown up and raised her own children to move to Italy and start a travel business. And so many others.

Talk out loud about your fears and anxieties. This not only takes away their power but can often find you solutions to your concerns.

Peg Doyle found this out when she was terrified of not being able to support herself or have benefits when she left the IT world to start her wellness business. She told someone of her concerns, and they made a suggestion that helped her in finding very affordable health insurance.

Don’t let your fears rob you of finding your joy at this stage of the game. Sit back and visualize and ask yourself not what’s the WORST that can happen but what’s the BEST that can happen? Your why needs to be bigger than your fears.

Is there a “thing” that you’d love to do to redefine your life after 50 or 60? What are the barriers that are standing in your way? What are some solutions that you can brainstorm to overcome these?

Leslie has started an online book group for women over 50. If you’re interested in further information on this, feel free to email her at leslie@lifebalanceafter50.com.