Faux locs in New York City
If you’re a fan of protective hairstyles and have had your eye on getting dreadlocks for a while, but don’t look forward to the hassle and commitment associated with them, you can still achieve the look you love with faux locs. All you’ll need to do is locate a business that offers faux locs services. But before you spend the next few hours perusing massive search engines, we’d like to introduce you to the ultimate time-saver—which is Booksy. Booksy is an online-based booking platform that gives our users the power to schedule appointments to services they love with only a few clicks. Does that sound up your alley? Then visit your Android or iOS app store to download Booksy in order to find options of businesses that offer faux locs in New York City. What are faux locs and how do they work? At their core, faux locs are a hairstyling technique that imitates the look of dreadlocks, without the lengthy and tedious process of committing to dreads. The primary difference here is, that dreads are created by matting and twisting your real hair, whereas faux locs are created by installing hair extensions then "loc’ing" the extensions. Faux locs can be made with either human or synthetic hair—however, many people go for synthetic because of its budget-friendly price point. There are a couple of different methods of installing faux locs, but usually, your faux loc appointment will start out with your stylist sectioning your hair into thin sections. With each piece of hair, they’ll apply some moisturizer and attach a hair extension piece to it. Then, the hair will be braided and wrapped together using a special technique to create the look of dreadlocks. Depending on how much hair you have, how thick your hair is, how long you’d like your faux locs to be, and how thick you plan on making the locs, the entire installation appointment can take anywhere between four to nine hours. Although this may seem like quite the chunk of time, it’s well worth it considering they typically last around four to six weeks. However, some people have even managed to make them last for up to three months with the proper care. Compared to other popular protective hairstyles, they’re also relatively easy to take care of. They can easily handle a gentle wash with a sulfate-free shampoo and can even be air-dried. The most important aspect of keeping your faux locs looking fresh is by keeping your hair and scalp hydrated. This can be done by using oils or leave-in conditioners, which will help promote new hair growth and prevent frizz. How do I choose the best service for faux locs in New York City? Want to get in on a secret? Booksy has the ability to instantly reveal the top services near you. To locate the best faux locs in New York City, use the Booksy search engine bar to input your search criteria. Once you’ve done that, your listings will appear, and you can click the “Sort by” button which will let you arrange them by your choice of “Top Reviewed” or “Recommended by Booksy”. Otherwise, feel free to scroll through your options of listings at your own pace, reading reviews of businesses that seem to fit your needs. How much do faux locs cost? Booksy is the best place to quickly find pricing for local beauty services near you. On the mobile app or Booksy webpage, you can check pricing which is displayed next to each service. But as a general rule of thumb, you’ll find that getting faux locs installed by a hair professional ranges between $100 to $300 on average. Faux locs near me Ready for commitment-free locs? Locate the nearest salon that offers faux locs in New York City on the Booksy mobile app. Using the search bar, complete the required fields with your data. Make sure to provide the name of the service you want to book, where you’re located, and a time and date that works best for your appointment. Here, you’ll want to enter: faux locs, New York City, and your choice of timeframe, respectively. Then, you’ll just need to browse your options and make your personal selection. And with the help of the “Map View” and “Filters and Localization” tools, you’ll be able to view businesses on a map orientation and specify your results by zip code or area.