System & online store recommendation

Hi, I’m New York City HCM members for so long and I am paying too much each month. I plan to buy a system online and bring to local hairdresser for first cut then followed by DIY service. I have a few questions to ask.
1) what base system do you recommend? Lace, skin poly, or hybrid? My criteria - easy to maintain, use tape around if possible, light & breathable, able to hold 3 months, looks natural undetectable.
2) there are many online companies out there. Do you guys have any recommendations with good QC?
3) any good hair salon in New York City do hair replacement haircut that is not breaking my wallet.
Thanks

Hi and welcome.

1) Probably French Lace to start with a poly perimeter. Its breathable and durable and from your requirement that sounds the best.

2) For the last few years I have used : http://www.ukhairsystems.com even when I have been outside the UK for extended work period, they ship. Good pieces.

3) I can't help with that, but its never an issue finding a choice in a large city. Prices should be $80-$200. Just depends if they need to attach or you do that yourself and how swanky the place is.

Hi - I’m currently using a poly skin with bonding. Is there another decent alternative to ukhairsystems-someone that has grey added to their stock units. Also are their any hairdressers in the uk who would cut systems through the post.

You know a lot for a novice :)