The uncertainty of life is certain, and that is particularly true in the year 2020. With that uncertainty, most of us have done the important practical acts recommended by other Sixty and Me writers.

Those would include having an updated will, power of attorney, and living will documents in order as well as a periodic review of financial documents.

That’s the big stuff. So, congratulations if you have those in place and up to date. But, what about the incidentals of our ongoing lives?

This month, I came to realize there are other, non-legal considerations that will be helpful to family and friends should there be an emergency situation.

Earlier this summer, I found myself en route to the hospital (first time ever excluding childbirth) after results of tests were available only hours earlier (non-Covid-related). It was a shock to this healthy eating, healthy living, habitual exerciser.

On the way to the hospital, thoughts flew through my mind. What were the immediate pieces family would need to pick up should I not return home?

I leave you with these considerations.

What Material Things Will Family Want or Need

What of your day-to-day personal belongings or collections will anyone else care about?

I had the presence of mind to tell my husband should the worst come about to save two things: 1) My computer where there is information he would need, and 2) the shoebox of family photos I had not yet completed scanning into my computer. Everything else can be given away or thrown away.

No doubt we all have a favorite blue vase or a piece of clothing (a collection of race t-shirts, in my case) that will have little or no meaning to anyone else.

Don’t burden family with sorting through incidentals. They will have enough on their plates dealing with grief and the fiduciary stuff that comes with the end of a life.

Who Will Want/Need to Know of Your Death or Severe Life-Changing Illness?

Several years ago, I received a voice mail from a man identifying himself as the son of a close friend. He was letting me know his mother had been hospitalized with a stroke. I was shocked as we were scheduled to travel together the next month.

I returned his call for more information and asked how he knew to contact me. He said his mother had told him years earlier where she kept a list of close friends. If anything happened to her, he was to contact those on the list.

I was honored to be on that list and thankful for her forethought. Regrettably, I had not done this earlier myself. After my unexpected trip to the hospital, I found myself, intravenous fluids pumping into my arm, typing into my cell phone the names of friends and associates who should be made aware.

Consider who should be on your list. Friends of a lifetime, that one person in your volunteer organization who will let others know…

Who are the people who would be hurt if they first hear about your death in your obituary? Who would write, call, or visit if you became less able to participate in your previously active life? This doesn’t need to be a lengthy list. Those first names that pop into your head will certainly belong there.

The Numbers List

I once helped a friend look for hours for a policy number for her mother who was hospitalized. We finally found a statement from earlier in the year tucked behind a recipe. I decided then to avoid that type of stress for my family. I made a list of every possible account and number that might be needed.

Is there a central place you keep that myriad list of numbers? These would include social security number, insurance coverage name and number (health, life, and long-term care), as well as active credit card numbers.

A simple list of accounts given to a trusted member of your family will help when you cannot be there to give them the information.

My Positive Outcome

Thankfully, my physician’s identification of an urgent health problem has me back on the road to my active life. For all of us, that eventually won’t be the case.

My experience taught me many things, one of them being that I have the ability to take some weight off those I love by having information at hand when they will need it.

Have you considered the incidentals of what you may leave behind and how you can help your family cope? What are some tips that you have come to realize will be helpful to others in the same boat? Please share your experience with our community.

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.

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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.

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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. 

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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.

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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.

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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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