Hi again .. yeah I was a `victim` of one of the ones you mentioned.....avoid at all costs [and `COST`sure is the operative word !! ] If you post a pic of your present state of thinning/loss, you`ll get a bit more advice [density etc] ...but do have a look through the previous posts there and definitely look through the `info links` up top for practical `how-to` pics on Template making..... If I was going for a partial, I reckon I`d start as if I was going for a topper ,in the amount/area of my head I`d cover with film....once it`s secured, you can simply mark out and then cut out your required template..... I mean if you just placed a strip of film across your head ear-to ear, it will slip about on you and make your task next to impossible..... place a really long strip in place, tie loosely under the chin and ` work away`...... bye for now.. Paul.