I've called four "hair replacement" salons in Tampa, FL and they all want to charge at least $160+ to cut in a Toplace unit, based solely on the fact that I'm not using one of their salon's units. One place even asked for $220! This cost is outrageous! And when I speak to these stylists on the phone, I can tell they're upset that I won't buy one of their units and, instead, opt for a unit I purchased from the internet. One of the salon owners even said to me, "Unfortunately, more and more people are coming in with units they bought from the internet!" I thought to myself, how is that unfortunate?! Because they don't have to pay your ridiculous prices anymore?

Do you guys seem to run into this problem? And how do you get around it? I can handle maintenance cuts myself, but I'd much rather have someone else handle the initial cut-in for me.

John probably has a list of stylists in your area that are reasonable. By reasonable I mean anywhere between $30 - $60.

I'm a new user and actually found the hair stylist first who turned me on to Toplace. I wonder if John could put some kind of Toplace certification system together for stylists? I drive 2 hours one way for my cut ins and monthly cuts and she is worth every mile because she's very familiar with Toplace systems and has helped me through every step getting started. Also I think her $85 cut in is a bargain! Love my Beth! And love my Toplace!

It's a haircut folks. I cut the initial inch or two myself then went to an older African American woman who owns a salon that cuts wigs and regular hair. She charged me a whooping 20 dollars to cut it proper. That's rights 20bucks! Dont get ripped off guys, this is just a haircut like any other and I am sure there are salons like this everywhere.

Amstat is right.
Its just a haircut.
Many of us wouldn't want to walk in to an ordinary barbers/stylists and so called 'specialists salons' are taking advantage of that with their prices.

I would suggest getting a mobile hairdresser around that does home visits.
That way you get the privacy but don't pay the fancy prices.

okie, if you are happy paying $85 more power to you. I have paid as much as $50, now I do the cut ins myself.

Debbie, the hairdresser of TopLace cutted the hairpiece that I wear actually... and it is surely one of the best haircut since I am a hairpiece wearer (2 years). She is very pro, very friendly and she made exactly the haircut that I wanted, I sent to her a pic (Brad Pitt pic's lol!!).
And in my opinion, a real hairdresser is often better and modern than a hairdresser of a hair club who makes old school toupee haircut!
Hersute is right, a mobile hairdresser is the best solution.

I dont understand this cut in stuff i glue mine down and go to the hair cuttery and never had a problem never the same place or person cutting my hair and not one has ever said anything or screwed up my hair and it cost under $20 bucks and hell they even give me a lolly pop

Before I placed my first order I spoke about cutting in the piece with the gal who has been cutting my wife and my hair for years. She had never done a mans hair system but had cut and styled wigs for women customers.
She treated my hair system just as she would any other hair cut. She did go slow and we did discuss length. She thought that if we went a little long we could always shorten it up a bit latter. Well the cut in went great and she charged the same as a regular hair cut. $22 plus tip. I did go back the next week ato have a bit more cut in front. No charge.

I've always cut my own hair because I hate salons, but I imagine a successful stylist that comes to your home knows that their clients are looking for personal service and a bit more care & attention than they would normally receive in a salon.
Thats how they get there repeat business.
When you're cutting-in replacement hair, you have to be aware that its important to get it right, because its not going to grow out.
So someone that takes their time and works WITH you is ideal.