I use Didi and yes she is expensive but she does a great job. After cut in, prices for hair cut, maintenance, de/re bond are cheaper. Private room in salon and spends a good hour and half to two hours on cut in. If you do go to her for your first time you will leave satisfied. I have heard of someone named Erin in Bayonne NJ, I have never used her but have heard she is near or same price as Didi. Also, have heard of a guy in Newark NJ, have no clue on his prices. If you do a search on here think their contact info will come up. If you can't find it let me know, I can try to dig it up if you want. Have never gone to a regular barber but have read some people do. Think you just have to call some and ask them if they would cut it. I'm sure you would need to go in with it attached though.