Hello Topcat, I share exactly your proceedure, only extra is that I use Scalp Protector and believe me it really made a big difference for me. When I detache sometimes after 4 weeks there is no red zone that shows up where the tape was attached.. I too give my scapl a rest every now and then and just wear a baseball cap. Remember we tend to spot hair things more than non wearers. I do not think that none wearers are lurching at every corner trying to out us!!!!