Beginners Punchbag/gloves.... what do I need?

start off with a light bag and work you way up to a heavy bag this is what i done and heavy heavy bags for me are to light for me now . all i used to protect my hands when i 1st stared out was wraps or sparring mitts . i don't use nothing for my hands at all NOW i just use my bare hands. my hands have toughened up quite good