eupe124 Wrote:For what reason does one choose to go for full cap?

I suppose full cap is choosen when having very thin sides or no sides. But how do you know your sides are too thin?

I'm going for a piece for only the top but I do know my sides are thinner then when I was not balding but I dont think they are too thin. But if they would get more thinner, would a conversion from top piece to full cap not be too hard to pull off?

The two biggest factors are the density of the sides and nape and the amount of recession in the temple point areas.

I have seen lots of guys that have enough density on the sides, but the temple points have receded giving the "wide forehead" look. Not something that the general public will usually pick up on, but it's a dead giveaway to someone with a trained eye.

I say unless your sides and temples are in bad shape, start with a topper and see how it works out for you. Just don't hesitate to transition to a full cap if the trials and tribulations of a topper become too much for you, like they did for me.