If the ht work is not very good, then it is better to keep the hair a bit longer so the exit points of the hairs from the skin are not visible. Since, obviously, you are doing your research in order to get top results, I image you will get them. In that case, the recipient area will look fine, in terms of naturalness, whether the hair is long or short.

As previously mentioned, the donor scar (rather than the recipient area) might be the deal-breaker in terms a very short cut.

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Right on, Spex!

As I've experimented with different hairstyles and lengths since having HT's, I've found there are "optimal" lengths depending on your hairstyle.

For instance, if I comb my hair back, I need around 2" or so everywhere except for the sides and it has a pretty dense appearance.

For the past 9mo or so, I've been wearing it combed forward and pushed up in the front a little, and I like less length, AND, wear it a little messy.

Another tip...............use volumizing cream rather than gel. I've done both and gel definitely leaves a thinner look, while cream you can almost have a dry look but be able to style the hair in such a way to get pretty darn good coverage without looking like you're trying to.......know what I mean??

Glad Bobman chimed in.......I've never known him to use concealers and, if I were him, I wouldn't because his hair looks friggin awesome!! Love the temple points BTW Bobman!

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GRAND TOTAL: 7501 GRAFTS

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