Advanced Hair membrane replacement

[Mac9876]

Hello, I have a small amount of hair loss around my frontal lobe area that is now getting noticeable. I am about to go for Advanced Hair and their 'membrane' attachment. They have told me they last anything from 6 - 12 months. This seems a fairly short time. Can anyone with a similar thing let me know how they are getting on with theirs?

 

Points I want to know are

 

Do you get a sweaty or greasy forehead? Is it irritating to wear?

How long has yours lasted so far?

Are you happy with it?

How much per year in maintenance does it cost you would you say?

 

And finally, would you recommend it to others?

 

My nearest Advanced Hair studio is Bromley (nr London) where i am having the procedure done.

 

thanks

[Sparky]

Advanced Hair Studios are con artists, they have ripped off countless individuals around the world, I went to them and was able to get away without spending money, just...... I was a NW1 at the time and they were still willing to glue the "membrane" to my head.

 

Please don't tell us thst you have put a deposit down?

 

There are people on here that are Advanced Hair Studio victims, if they see this they will respond. Don't waste youe money please.

[JoeKid0000]

What's a hair membrane?

[Sparky]

Like a hard to see netting with hair coming out of it.

 

 

John Travolta's "hairline"

 

 

[MercyGrace]

Please do not go to Advanced hair studio, kindly see the previous threads relating to horrible rip-off experiences with advanced hair studio. They are a company with a black mark and under the government radar. Be warned.

 

This article has been published in the ACCC website.

 

Narnia Investments Pty Ltd (Narnia) and its sole director, Mr Simon Clarke (Mr Clarke), have provided a s87B Undertaking to the ACCC in conjunction with the settlement of civil court proceedings taken against them by the ACCC.

 

Narnia and Mr Clarke were found by the Federal Court to have engaged in misleading and deceptive conduct pursuant to section 52 of the Trade Practices Act.

 

Injunctions were imposed by the Federal Court against Narnia and Mr Clarke.

 

Mr Clarke was also ordered to undertake trade practices law compliance training.

 

The conduct concerned Narnia (which formerly controlled Advanced Hair Studio in Hobart) and Mr Clarke making false and misleading representations regarding a vulnerable consumer's right under his contract with Advanced Hair Studio Hobart to terminate the contract and obtain a refund of his deposit monies.

 

Under the terms of the consumer's $15,500 hair replacement contract with Advanced Hair Studio Hobart, the consumer was entitled to terminate his contract and to receive a refund of his deposit monies in circumstances where no hair treatment had actually commenced.

 

The s87B Undertaking provided by Narnia and Mr Clarke requires them to pay the affected consumer the $5,000 balance of $10,000 damages previously agreed between the ACCC and Mr Clarke ($5,000 has already been paid) and to refund the consumer his $1,800 deposit.

 

The Undertaking also requires Narnia and Mr Clarke to pay the ACCC's legal costs in the sum of $12,785

[NEWHAIRPLEASE]

Agree with the above post. You've been warned! Don't go

[wideparting]

Stay away from places like Advanced Hair Studios ,as has been mentioned above, they and other so called salons use clever marketing tricks to con,yes, con you out of thousands of pounds for something you can getter better elsewhere for a whole lot less!!

And believe me the quality you can get elsewhere for a lot less dosh is very much achievable easily!

Hair membrane? LOL!!

It is simply French lace,not even Swiss lace which is even thinner.

[darrensol]

Hi

 

I have been researching for so long when it comes to hair replacement systems as I lost my hair about 11 years ago.

 

In my opinion there are many systems out there that are very detectable, some pretty good and only very few are great.

 

I have been using a new thing for 3 months by Total Cover Plus. They say that it is an artificial skin with pores and all the atributes of real skin. In this they implant hair. It is not lace. I know that a lot of people say that this is only stupid talk BUT........

 

..... I have to say nevertheless what the technical stuff behind it is and what people think of the development. It is the best thing I have ever used. I don't feel it when it is on my head. It stays on there for about 6-7 weeks. I can shower and sleep in it, i can do sports (basketball and gym) and sauna. It feels always as if it was my own hair and I can live my life as if I had hair. After 6-7 weeks I go to the salon and I get a new system + a new hair cut. It's a bit the way it used to be when I went to the hair dressers to get my hair cut every 1 or 2 month.

On top of these things it's a really good price compared to these toupee places. You pay for every system sperately. They offered a trial system for only 149 to give me the chance to try it.

 

I'm simply amazed and after the experience with different companies and different products I can only say that I have never had a more real looking, convenient and comfortable(I don't feel that it is there) hair replacement product.

 

You can decide for yourself and I don't try to talk anyone into it as I believe that everybody is different and that different people might like different things. But I think this is the solution for me.

[wideparting]

Darrensol, what you are talking about is an ordinary skin system that is available elsewhere really.

A couple of questions for you and the company.

I play sports weekly if not daily ,go for saunas, swim, shower daily, sleep in my system, wear my hair brushed back exposing a very natural hairline, can sweat quite freely without affecting the bond, have never been busted and even the closest of friends do not know or even guess that i wear, all for the price of ?220 for a custom made Remi hair system that can last me easily 5 months before replacement! Compaired to what?

On the subject of your scalp breathing,how is that achievable when your scalp is covered in adhesive?:confused:

It doesn't matter if there are thousands of tiny hole in the skin that is then rendered useless when it is placed upon your scalp when it is covered in adhesive?:confused:

I would really like to know how that is at all possable?:rolleyes:

In fact it could be the medical breakthrough that the medical profession has been waiting for all these regarding prosthetics!

How is it different from a toupee? Please bear in mind what a toupee is and the definition of a toupee!

The site says that toupees are heavy and not breathable?

Really?:eek:

That was the case in the 70's and 80's but today?

I think you and the company should have another look at what is out there regarding undetectable,lightweight breathable systems,but i suspect you already know the truth on that matter?

Why have something glued to your head for up to 7 weeks?

Not only is it totally unhygenic but totally unhealthy for your scalp also.

The most people should go for with any bond is 1 week, or 2 weeks if pushed once in a while such as vacations etc..

Ask any reputable doctor or skin specialist.

So a custom system is ready for you when you enter the salon?

Can i surmise that they are premade stock pieces that are generic in colour density etc.. that are then cut to size to match the customer?:rolleyes:

Compaired to having a unique template made to your head shape and bald area coupled with exact colour match and texture match of your hair, density areas matched and then having it custom made for you that matches you exactly in colour,texture and various density around your head area to closely match and blend with your own hair that is unique to you and you alone.

Maybe that is why other places can make you wait for up to 8 weeks as the system has to be hand made and crafted to your own specifications?

It is not called custom for nothing you know!

And guess what you can even get the highest quality human hair?Shocked?:rolleyes:

 

I could go on and on.... but basically the website for the skin systems is just clever marketing with a play on words but having been a wearer of hair for over 10 years, i have tried and looked at many, many systems offered out there, including this one which originates from Germany i believe, and it really is no different to what you can get elsewhere that can and often do last a lot longer than 7-8 weeks!

 

So the marketing blurb might convince new hair wearers to part with a lot of dosh over a year for something that they can get for a lot cheaper elsewhere without the clever marketing play of words.

 

My message to all hair wearers or potential hair wearers, by all means look at this company and what it offers but do look at the other options out there before parting with any cash and think very carefully about it's claims.

I and others await answers to my questions.

Thank you!

Edited August 2, 2011 by wideparting

[crossbow]

Darrensol, what you are talking about is an ordinary skin system that is available elsewhere really.

A couple of questions for you and the company.

I play sports weekly if not daily ,go for saunas, swim, shower daily, sleep in my system, wear my hair brushed back exposing a very natural hairline, can sweat quite freely without affecting the bond, have never been busted and even the closest of friends do not know or even guess that i wear, all for the price of ?220 for a custom made Remi hair system that can last me easily 5 months before replacement! Compaired to what?

On the subject of your scalp breathing,how is that achievable when your scalp is covered in adhesive?:confused:

It doesn't matter if there are thousands of tiny hole in the skin that is then rendered useless when it is placed upon your scalp when it is covered in adhesive?:confused:

I would really like to know how that is at all possable?:rolleyes:

In fact it could be the medical breakthrough that the medical profession has been waiting for all these regarding prosthetics!

How is it different from a toupee? Please bear in mind what a toupee is and the definition of a toupee!

The site says that toupees are heavy and not breathable?

Really?:eek:

That was the case in the 70's and 80's but today?

I think you and the company should have another look at what is out there regarding undetectable,lightweight breathable systems,but i suspect you already know the truth on that matter?

Why have something glued to your head for up to 7 weeks?

Not only is it totally unhygenic but totally unhealthy for your scalp also.

The most people should go for with any bond is 1 week, or 2 weeks if pushed once in a while such as vacations etc..

Ask any reputable doctor or skin specialist.

So a custom system is ready for you when you enter the salon?

Can i surmise that they are premade stock pieces that are generic in colour density etc.. that are then cut to size to match the customer?:rolleyes:

Compaired to having a unique template made to your head shape and bald area coupled with exact colour match and texture match of your hair, density areas matched and then having it custom made for you that matches you exactly in colour,texture and various density around your head area to closely match and blend with your own hair that is unique to you and you alone.

Maybe that is why other places can make you wait for up to 8 weeks as the system has to be hand made and crafted to your own specifications?

It is not called custom for nothing you know!

And guess what you can even get the highest quality human hair?Shocked?:rolleyes:

 

I could go on and on.... but basically the website for the skin systems is just clever marketing with a play on words but having been a wearer of hair for over 10 years, i have tried and looked at many, many systems offered out there, including this one which originates from Germany i believe, and it really is no different to what you can get elsewhere that can and often do last a lot longer than 7-8 weeks!

 

So the marketing blurb might convince new hair wearers to part with a lot of dosh over a year for something that they can get for a lot cheaper elsewhere without the clever marketing play of words.

 

My message to all hair wearers or potential hair wearers, by all means look at this company and what it offers but do look at the other options out there before parting with any cash and think very carefully about it's claims.

I and others await answers to my questions.

Thank you!

 

@wideparting

I enjoyed reading ur post ur sarcasm /humour filled comments were amusing. I am a novice wearer from london . Got my ist system from a local supplier . Not very happy though.

You seem quite contended with ur supplier or perhaps you have found the right one . would u please teme where u buy from?

kindly PM me incase mentioning a supplier is not allowed on forums .

are u based in u.k?

Many thnks & Kind Regards

[wideparting]

Cheers for the kind words Crossbow.

I do get pretty fed up with false advertising that crops up from time to time on hair forums because not only is it misleading but totally unethical for any company to operate in that manner IMHO.

The points i have raised in my response are all very valid,not to mention true, and i just wish some companies were more honest with their claims as for newbies especially do get confused and can get misled at times.

[darrensol]

Hi

I find it a bit offensive that wideparting hints that all he says is true in contrast to everything I say. I registered here for two reasons

 

1. to find information about hair replacemnt from other users as I don't believe that I know everything

2. to help with my knowledge

 

Maybe I have been just unlucky with all the things that I tried until I discovered the total cover plus system but I doubt it.

And as I said I can’t say so much about the technical stuff and about the different marketing strategies.

Just to explain myself and to show that I'm not just someone who'S been blinded by some nice advert, etc.:

I used different systems of different mail order companies. I used HD, Nobo in particular. They weren’t bad but generally they wouldn’t fit they way they were supposed to and I found it very problematic to be sure about my order. As I wasn’t fully satisfied, I used a system by Farrell and I tried several other smaller companies. To be fair they weren’t bad, but not so much (and sometime not at all) superior to the HD or Nobo system in order to justify the prices. Especially the Farrell system was a bit of a disappointment. Finally I have to say that I never had a better experience with any hair replacement than with Total Cover Plus.

It is cheaper than a lot of other hair replacements and it feels so much greater than all the other products I have used so far. And I really enjoy the service. What I really didn’t like about any other system was that I had to take it off so often and put it back on, etc. Basically it was so much hassle.

 

With my Total Cover Plus System I don’t bother about anything and live as if I had hair. You (Wideparting) might be able to do it all yourself. But when I used some of the mail order systems where I had to do everything myself it never looked quite right and I spent hours and hours working on my hair. It was simply a pain to get ready.

So basically I was miles away from living a normal life with hair. Whereas now I do live a normal live with hair.

And that makes a big difference to me.

 

Concerning the bond: A bit ago I talked to my dermatologist about the hairloss topic and he said that it is not very good to constantly use new bond or tape and reapply any hairsystem as it will irritate the skin. That’s why I don’t see any problems with this method. And contrary to some toupees that I used that got really smelly and dirty with my total cover plus system now I don’t have any problems and my scalp feels great.

 

 

At least the most important thing for me is that with the total cover plus system I have found the perfect solution for me and that it makes me happy!

 

 

Different people might like other solutions but I'm persuaded of mine.

[darrensol]

Oh and by the way - I had an individual template made. And the hair system is made to my specifications. And the density is matched specifically to my situation.

 

Specifically this is one of the great advantages compared to the companies that let you wait for around 8 weeks.

[maccasteph]

Thanks for the replies so far. To add to it, yes I have had a procedure done at AHS, 'non surgical' as they say, and no I'm not happy with it, it changed colour after about 7 weeks and the hair has started to come out at the front right of it. I paid for it on my credit card and I will make a claim with HSBC to get it back. I think I will shave my head for charity for a while.

[wideparting]

Sorry you feel offended Darrensol,did i touch a nerve?

too close to the truth for you?

but i stand by everything i have said,especially the bonding time,which is all rather strange to say the least when you say a dermatoligist says what he did???

Also strange that yourself and another (could be one and the same?)suddenly appear on here almost together to shout from the rooftops about a particular company which is selling something that is no different from anything else out there but marketed as a breathable skin?

As my previous post has said how is that possable?

Have the medical proffession been informed because i am pretty sure it would be a massive breakthrough for them,seeing as they are stil trying to develop a breathable skin themselve,this could save them billions in research and time.

And regarding the below quote:

 

Oh and by the way - I had an individual template made. And the hair system is made to my specifications. And the density is matched specifically to my situation.

 

Specifically this is one of the great advantages compared to the companies that let you wait for around 8 weeks.

 

You may have had an individual template made,i don't dispute that fact,but the template is used to cut out the system from a stock piece,this is a widely used method,but that doesn't constitute a custom system,not by no stretch of the imagination.

There are many facets for a custom such as hair texture, colour, variable density areas etc.. And as i have said to wait around 8 weeks is quite normal because the factory has to make the system from scratch by hand to your own unique specifications which is why it is cutom and not stock which is generic.

But then i am sure you know that already.

If you are a genuine wearer then i am glad you have found a solution that suits you but there are better and cheaper out there.

Edited August 11, 2011 by wideparting

[Mac9876]

Advanced Hair Studios are con artists, they have ripped off countless individuals around the world, I went to them and was able to get away without spending money, just...... I was a NW1 at the time and they were still willing to glue the "membrane" to my head.

 

Please don't tell us thst you have put a deposit down?

 

There are people on here that are Advanced Hair Studio victims, if they see this they will respond. Don't waste youe money please.

 

Well i guess it might work for some people, but i am in dispute with them at the moment, fortunately I paid by credit card and I intend to get my money back.

[MarkSand]

Hi Wideparting

 

I find your response really strange.

 

This is a forum. Many people should tell their story and share their experience.

 

I don't understand why you cannot accept my experience.

 

I went to my dermatologist. I didn't want to take any drugs as I was afraid of the side effects but at the same time I wanted to make sure that totalcoverplus wouldn't harm my health either. The dermatologist told me what I explained in my last post. So I thought that it is enough.

 

I can't answer your technical questions as I don't know anything about it. But I mentioned this a few times.

 

I understand that it is important to question and discuss things. This is partly the reason for a forum but I can't answer your technical questions and I find these rethorical questions about the dermatologist useless. If I had the flu and told you that the GP said this, you probably wouldn't go that funny about it. Nevertheless I would be in the same situation. I wouldn't be able to say why the doctor says it and how he does come to this conclusion....

 

Apparently you know everything.

 

just get over it and accept that I am happy.

 

I never said anything against your way, apart from that I cannot achieve what you apparently can and that I was not happy with the results that I had with mail order systems. I even stated the names to be specific.

 

Instead of only talking about your dubious secret solution that makes you happy you could go more into detail and explain what you are doing in order to achieve a satisfiying result. I thought this is a forum where people come together and report about their solutions to improve our situations. Or at least I thought that this was the purpose of a forum.

Instead you are only negative. Why can't you be positive and tell me or anyone else here about your system in detail and where you get it and how you do it. That would help a lot more. Even though I'm really happy with my system it doesn't mean that I'm not open for more and new things. This is why I'm here.

 

And as well as you, I tell people about my experience. So I don't understand why you are allowed whereas I'm not.

 

If this is too much for you.......

[wideparting]

Mark, i have no problem with you,or anyone else,finding a supplier and solution that suits you.In fact quite the opposite really.

My problem is that along with yourself there was another 2 or 3 guys who came on here at the same time to sing about the virtuos of this company,all rather strange don't you think?which makes me think that it is some sort of marketing strategy,wouldn't you agree with that?

Regarding not understanding the technical issues involved then this is what some companies play on to basically hoodwink unsuspecting customers in that they are offering something that is unique to the market.

It really isn't rocket science!

One guy i am quite friendly with,who is a practising GP in the UK and is also a long term wearer, is pretty well clued up on the dermitological side of things and he totally agrees that what your dermatoligist has told you is not quite the truth, so i would go back and ask him to further clarify the situation regarding bonding and the length of time that is advisable to keep a system safely on your scalp before it affects your skin health.

What i will say is that common sense does come into play if you still doubt that fact!

I agree that this is a forum where people can come and discuss their problems and solutions and offer their own opinions,of which surely even i am entitled to as well as yourself and others.

I have no secret to being a successful wearer, just common sense and lots of research and picking up tips and advice along the way which i am more than happy to pass on to others.

Salons,such as the one you are buying from,offer their services at, IMHO, very silly prices whilst claiming that they are offering something new and different than what is already out there.

A skin system that breathes? maybe it does?on a head covered in adhesive that blocks the pores! How is that possable?

Why not ask them when you go back for the answer to that one?

I am really genuinly interested to know myself.

Now pricing,what is that?

Roughly 7 systems a year @ ?269 + service charges(can you enlighten me what they are please?)which if my maths is correct(guessing the service charge) ?2500+ per year?

Am i correct? or way off?

Compaired to what i and many many others buy and maintain for roughly ?870 per year.

Which is maybe 3 systems a year @ ?250 + 3 cut ins @?40.

Big difference in cost don't you think for effectivley the same product(except that true custom systems which i get are designed specifically to your own individual specifications opposed to a generic stock system that is cut to size)

Now you may say that they are offering their systems at a realistic price,but for me to replace every 7 weeks or less is just plain silly,especially as they are the ones doing the service and charging for it which you and everyone else can do very easily and saving themselves a small fortune into the bargain.

 

Ok as i said it might suit you but other people deserve to know that there is an easy,cheaper alternative for them,without compromising the quality.

And yes all the sporting and leasure activities that you say you can do with yours i can also do,so no difference there.

I won't actively advertise companies on here, but it is very easy to do a Google search for the main online hair replacement companies that can offer you these systems.

Regarding maintenance,if you can put on a hat then you can put on a system very easily.

It might seem strange or awkward at first but you soon get the hang of it.

But it really is a very simple procedure to remove,clean head and system and reattach.

Again there are plenty of you tube videos and hair sites where they show you the easy way to do this.

To simply explain what i do is apply 99% alcohol to the system where it is attached,easily peel off the system with very little,if any glue left on it,if there is some then a simple mirror slide removes this glue from the system,clean the system with a good sulphate free shampoo and condition,remove adhesive or tape from head,scrub clean,shave if needed,wipe head with 99% alcohol to make grease free,either apply glue to head or tape to system and line up and atach,pressing down firmly in place,job done!

Roughly it takes me an hour out of my week to do this.

Now that is a very simple procedure to carry out.

As for my own growing hair i use a Flowbee vacum cutter to keep it tidy and get every new system cut in from agreat hairdresser for ?40!

It is worth mentioning that good hairdressers can cut the system in such a way that it will always blend seemlessly in with your own hair.

And the reason that i only go through maybe 2-3 systems a year is that the better hair lasts longer before oxidation affects it too much but again there are products out there to restore hair colour such as Back2Natural which can prolong the life of them,colour wise.

So it does make me wonder the quality and grade of the hair on offer at your place when it is advisable to change very 7 weeks,tops!

 

One last thing, are you MarkSand or Darrensol? or do you both go to the same dermatoligist?

 

(Top Tip: if you want to have various log in names then try to remember who said what, it does help;))

And you wonder why i am suspicious?

I await your answers to my questions,if you don't know then ask the company you go to for the answers,but in the meantime do not take what i say as a personal attack on you or your character but simply understand that i am offering my own opinions on why i don't buy into what you and your alter egos are saying to be completly true!and i believe that for newbies especially that they shoul dsee and read alternative views before parting with their hard earned cash.

[darrensol]

Hi Wideparting

 

 

that's what I call a good discussion.

 

To be honest I have two accounts. Mark is my real first name. As I felt too exposed using my real name I created a new account with my middle name. I can't change or delete the first account. So I created another account. I used my private email address with the first account; by mistake I keep logging in with the wrong username.

So now you understand that 2 guys are actually one . Now i'm in the stupid situation that everyone knows my first and my middle name..... :mad:

But to be fair this was my own stupid mistake. I should have thought about my account name in the first place.

 

Honestly I find your last post helpful and good. This is really what I looked for. When I signed up

 

I find your information very helpful and I will ask the specific questions when I get my new system. As I have tried quite a few companies I still feel good with what I have but your post helps a lot questioning a product more. This is important.

 

The most important thing for me is the dermatologist. I will ring the dermatologist within the next days to find out more. Furthermore I will enquire about the bond.

 

As soon as I know more I will get back to you and report.

 

So please don't blame me for being so excited about the product I'm using. Very rarely I have a light bulb moment with a product. The two recent products I can think of are the new super thin gillette pro glide blades. I have so sensitive skin and it has always been a pain to shave in the morning and now it isn't anymore. So I had to tell all of my friends to try these blades. They are great. The same with Total Cover Plus. And I wanted to tell people about it. But normally I can't tell people unless I want them to suspect that I'm using it.

 

I really feel that it is better. What I didn't like when I used these mail order systems was that I wasn't able to make it look the same every time I reattached it. So basically my front hair line looked always a bit different.... But I can see your point if you can do it yourself why should you pay someone else to do it. But then I still think that it feels better. When I had my NOBO system which looked pretty good and which had a very good hair quality I could always feel that there was something sitting on my head...... This creates an awareness that made me feel bad. Everytime somebody looked at me or in my direction I felt as if my hair system was the reason.

 

 

So thank you for your commitment and for your advise.

[darrensol]

Hi

 

 

I finally got round to email the Total Cover Plus people and ask a few questions.

 

I have also a new appointment with my dermatologist. As soon as I know more from that side I will post it.

 

 

In the following I copied the appropriate part of the email answer from Total Cover Plus. This sounds plausible and very good to me.

 

 

The human body produces humidity in the form of sweat, which is a key element in heat regulation of the body. If the sweat is not able to conduct it will cause condensated moisture which causes heat accumulation which means that the heat can’t be regulated and this will cause uncomfortable wear ability. Furthermore the dampness can cause skin irritation and rashes.

In order to prevent this we invented the patented ContactSkin Membrane, which imitates the human skin. Obviously it is not a real skin, but its properties are very similar. It is as thin as the top layer of human skin (0.03mm) and has pores, you can feel through and it is breathable.

ContactSkin is a micro porous but flexible and air permeable polymer with pores. Through the pressure difference between scalp temperature and the surrounding temperature it can diffuse. This means the artificial skin is breathable and antagonises the dampness.

All in all the combination of the patented ContactSkin and the patented bonding method allows the skin of the user to breath. As a result it keeps the scalp of the client healthy and ensures that there is no dampness, which could cause health risks or uncomfortable wear.

On top of that all of our products are tested excessively in order to provide anti allergen materials to provide a risk free hair replacement.

Concerning your last question: The main reason why the adhesion of ContactSkin last so long is that it is so light.

[Ryan123]

Hi - does anyone know a good saloon for hair system maintenace in London? I will be going there for 2 months and need to do the service every two weeks.

 

I would appreciate it if someone could suggest a good salon

 

Thanks

[HairToday72]

Hey Ryan hope all is well mate, drop me a mail sometime let me know how ur getting on.

 

I would try hdc in Hendon, nice independent salon they do a good job there and won't rip u off. At least in my experience.

[crossbow]

Hi - does anyone know a good saloon for hair system maintenace in London? I will be going there for 2 months and need to do the service every two weeks.

 

I would appreciate it if someone could suggest a good salon

 

Thanks

 

 

Ryan there is a brazillian guy andre pie whom I go to . He is in elephant and castle if that is any near to you. It takes me an hour to go to him but he is good find as far as I am concerned. He wears the system himself and can do the cutting , attachment etc.

I have gone to him twice by now and he charges 15 for cutting . which is a good deal i think. I dont knw about attachment as I do it myself.

Hope that helps.. and yeah google andre pie hair studio or youtube him , he has got a few videos as well .