drew100, concealers certainly have their place,and are brilliant when you’re looking for that density solution, and still have reasonable density to carry it off, but like me any many here.
things move on,i kinda was in denial and carried on using my concealer beyond what it was intended for ,it reached the point when there were tiny mounds of concealer with no hair to bond to.
so my advice being a partial wearer(topper)3 months+
is its time to take the next step,
any regrets, hell no!!!!!!
I’d say for your partial cut in go to a salon, or small independent if you can find one.
it would be great if you could find a fellow wearer via this forum in your area who could help you with the cut in bond etc.,

you’re next route is to get Debbie to do a cut in with your order.
bonding isn’t rocket science, the old adage "it’s easy when you know how" hell that’s certainly true.
long as you’ve got a great colour match, density.(the golden rules)
you'll find wearing a partial pretty much a breeze,
and if you haven’t got very oily skin, and dependant on the humidity could leave it bonded for up to 2 weeks max(for a healthy scalp, and easier clean up)
or bond and debond weekly.
you'll find you’re routine what works for you in no time.

"not one regret about taking the plunge,styling my hair just like the old days when i was younger if that makes any sense"
enjoy anty