Hi Flynn..... looking good there now...great feeling isn`t it ? Stocks have bleached knots....can`t see any knots anyway as the hair is covering them ..you`d only possibly spot them at the front only, when wearing that style, but the front knots are always bleached....relax and enjoy it. It`ll all settle down within the next week or two ...they always look/act `lively` at the start. You`re over the biggest hurdle now...especially with colleagues and glad they were positive...attitudes are changing fast, especially when people see such good results.... hats off to you for just `going for it`. All you need now is a simple care-routine.....a regular de/re and cleaning, not too much shampooing if you can avoid it---hair will not be `dirty`as such.... I just use a leave-in conditioner 2 or 3 times weekly, daily spritzing with water, and occasionally a little Brylcreem . Dryness/ lack of moisture will be your main issue....anything which counteracts that will give longer wear-time as it helps prevent shedding. I always apply knot-sealer to my lace after a week or 10 days..... I just think it helps prevent shedding...others differ. Apply it very very sparingly ....only lightly dab at the lace/knots ....don`t `wet` the lace with it. Enjoy the new you!