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Ever wondered how many celebrities these days are able to switch up their hairstyle from one day to the next with no noticeable damage? Most of the time, this is because their natural hair isn’t being dyed or cut, it’s simply tucked away beneath a wig. Wigs aren’t just hair accessories that allow you to change up your hairstyle with ease anymore—they also help with protecting the natural hair from damage and external factors. If you’ve been thinking of ways to get creative with your hair but want to minimize the risk of damage, you may want to consider locating a salon that offers wigs in New York City, which you can conveniently do on Booksy and schedule an appointment with the click of a button. What is a wig and how does it work? Although wigs may have just reached mainstream popularity not too long ago, they’ve actually been around for a considerable amount of time. In fact, the earliest known evidence of wigs points to Ancient Egypt around 2700 BCE, where both human hair wigs and wigs made from wool and palm leaf fibers were commonly worn. Though they may not have been a fashion statement then, they certainly correlated with social status, religion, and class rank and even were worn to protect against the harsh sun. Wigs are most commonly made from human hair, animal hair, or synthetic fibers that mimic the appearance of natural hair. There are many reasons for people to wear wigs apart from sporting a fun hairstyle—wigs are also commonly worn in place of a protective hairstyle such as braids but also to conceal baldness. To purchase a wig, you’ll find an abundance of options at your local beauty supply store—but the selection of wigs offered there is finite, so many people resort to working with a wig maker to create a custom wig. Creating a customized wig not only allows you full creativity in terms of all the details of creating your desired hairstyle but also will ensure a perfect fit that is tailored to you. When it comes to wigs, apart from wig making, another common service in this hair category is wig installation. Whether you purchase a wig from a supplier or get a hairpiece custom-made, you’ll need to get it installed on your head. The way a wig install works is first, the natural hair is braided back into cornrows. Next, a special glue is applied to the area around the hairline and the wig is then bonded to the sticky areas.  How do I choose the best service for wigs in New York City?  When planning on getting a wig in New York City, don’t get caught up in the stress of never-ending options across massive search sites. The easiest and most stress-free way to book an appointment with a wig maker or for a wig installation is by using the Booksy search engine. How does it work? First, launch the Booksy mobile application from your iOS or Android device or just go to Booksy.com via your desktop or laptop computer. When you’re there and you’ve located the main search bar, complete the fields with your search-related information and wait for your results to appear below. Browse your options of listings from your local area, reading the client reviews as you go to help you make the best selection when it comes to booking a wig service. If you’d like to quickly view the top picks from your area, use the “Sort by” tool, which makes it easy to filter your array of listings by “Recommended by Booksy” or “Top Reviewed”. Wig near me Looking for an expert to guide you in finding local listings for wigs? Booksy will be your personal assistant in finding salons that offer wig making and wig installation services. To check options across The Big Apple, use the Booksy search bar to enter your search criteria. Just include the service or type of business you’re searching for, your location, and a preferred appointment timeframe. If you’ve successfully completed the required fields, you’ll be shown the results of wig businesses in New York City. From there, you can select the “Filters and Localization” button to search by specific zip code or area. The “Map View” tool will also be helpful when it comes to revealing nearby businesses on a map format.