What u said is right TRACO but the wig shops I enquired all said they never did a template or attach a piece other than their own. They just have stock pieces that they apparently cut and style to suit me.(I'll keep away from these ones or I'll end up looking like a typical Carpet head..CALL..CALL..CARPET CALL..lol) :o
I'll pbly try doing a template up myself and send it off with all the requirements. Only reason I asked is that a lot of posts from experienced users suggest ordering the stock piece because it is usually better built than a custom and less variation between pieces occur. Either way I will pbly order a custom and go to a professional salon to start with and once I'm more used to it will pbly try cutting a stock piece in myself.
For $100 I'd definitely try Advanced hair for the piece of mind(err..i meant peace..lol) and pbly get my regular hair stylist to copy it with my second piece. And tnx for the video link too DWNUNDR, I'll try doing that this weekend and send my order in asap.
I'm planning to do a smooth transition as no one knows that I am thin on top so I got to be extra careful. Taking 3 weeks off work so hopefully in that time I get used to the piece etc..

DWNUNDR Wrote:but since then I've now bought my first stock pieces & done my own cut in's as well

so with a stock piece do u still get to choose the front contour,density,colour, wave etc,or do u have to do it all urself ? On the order form there is no mention of the so called stock piece. Also how long does a stock piece take compared to a custom to receive once u ordered?

Thanks again guys.