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So this is where it might surprise you guys : I am wearing a TCP system. I guess this reinforces what I said earlier about doing your own research (as in how to make a system work for you) and having a great stylist on board.
So this is where it might surprise you guys : I am wearing a TCP system. I guess this reinforces what I said earlier about doing your own research (as in how to make a system work for you) and having a great stylist on board.
Some of TCP's earliest videos are worse! That first one u posted isn't bad at all - it's what youngsters will go for. But look on YouTube for 'total cover plus phil' and you'll see the results of another good TCP stylist.This is what I think of with total cover plus:
And they are basically a hair club.
You've clearly got a different experience deg. But when I went to see them they wanted me to pay a few £ a month and then £170 or so for a fitting (or was it for maintenance?)
Some of TCP's earliest videos are worse! That first one u posted isn't bad at all - it's what youngsters will go for. But look on YouTube for 'total cover plus phil' and you'll see the results of another good TCP stylist.
And you'll find good and bad videos\photos from any supplier. So take them with a pinch of salt.
I'm not keen on the monthly sub so I don't do that, but it wouldn't make a difference to what I spend in a year.
The fitting and cut in is always expensive but this is where the skill is and I pay to get the results shown in my pics. No point having a £400 system and then paying an average stylist £50 to ruin it. Though I know of a salon in London that charges £350 for a cut in!!... now that is a rip off.
My first experience with TCP was with a different stylist and I was sorely disappointed with that first system. But I learned and worked with another stylist to get the look I'm now happy with.
Hi all
Finally got my system replaced. What a relief. This is a 0.03mm UTS, with some grey and deliberately receded to be more age appropriate.
Some of you would have seen my previous pics on this forum and I have again followed a similar methodology to achieve the results below.
I use an amazing salon in S.E. of U.K. and am happy to recommend them if needed - PM me if you like.
Always looking to improve and happy to try new ideas, so I appreciate any thoughts you guys have.
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Some of TCP's earliest videos are worse! That first one u posted isn't bad at all - it's what youngsters will go for. But look on YouTube for 'total cover plus phil' and you'll see the results of another good TCP stylist.
And you'll find good and bad videos\photos from any supplier. So take them with a pinch of salt.
I'm not keen on the monthly sub so I don't do that, but it wouldn't make a difference to what I spend in a year.
The fitting and cut in is always expensive but this is where the skill is and I pay to get the results shown in my pics. No point having a £400 system and then paying an average stylist £50 to ruin it. Though I know of a salon in London that charges £350 for a cut in!!... now that is a rip off.
My first experience with TCP was with a different stylist and I was sorely disappointed with that first system. But I learned and worked with another stylist to get the look I'm now happy with.
Like I said, I genuinely can't fault your result. Perhaps as franchisees certain salons are more or less keen on customs etc.
They are modified stock.
Not true customs.
As I remember asking them at the time.
Custom hair systems require a template and hair sample and normally take 12-14 weeks to make.
When I next put it on, I can do that for you,sure.Mine is a full custom. I had a proper template made with the receded hairline and then 4 different colour shades and 2 different density zones. Yes you're right about it taking 3 months ... or 6 months during Covid!
I can't imagine why any salon would have recommended a modified stock. Stock is stock, there is no customisation.
Can I ask about your system from Optima: with the lace front, are you able to expose the hairline and does it look good if you do? I'd be interested in seeing a pic (if you wouldn't mind) because I've always wondered if lace front is better for exposed hairlines. In all other respects I much prefer UTS.