Hi thinning dude..... I totally understand your concern.... I think the obvious hair falling out when you wash it, would sure `focus` your mind. I used to be the same ,but I was about 10 years older than you when it began in earnest. The pic / link that leamon posted there should give you some comfort... your temple area as you have `ringed` in the pic is actually not too bad at all ..that`s a normal thing...I wouldn`t stress over that just yet, though, naturally, it`s very noticeable to yourself.... you could easily get away with keeping your sides buzzed in and wear a system as in that link- pic.[ I think that `s reubin in the pic ? ] I know it`s your reality just now but lots of us here would kill to have what you still have....yes you are facing reality and preparing to `deal`with your thinning hair, but just take your time ... you don`t need to wear in the next week or anything like that.... have a good look through the ``Info links for newbies`` thread, posted by snipe, at the top of the page there .......a mine of helpful info/tips/pics, including how to make a template ... if you have any particular questions after that , feel free to post ....we`ll do our best to advise you. This `game`is not too tricky at all....just doing your `research` and taking your time to inform yourself, will ensure you go into it smoothly..... I can assure you, Toplace systems are really good and just SO affordable ... this is THE place to be. Welcome to the forum by the way ..cheers, Paul.