System & online store recommendation

[bigdad930]

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