Rscout, the density is medium-light 100% (60% on the TL scale). This is my second thin skin unit. I had no issues with shedding and my first unit lasted little over 4 months. I do handle my units with care though, so that could be a factor. Don't forget not all thin skins are created equal, so change suppliers until you find the one that works best for you.

EricInNY- Yes I do my own cut ins and maintenance. No reason to pay $120+ for a simple haircut. That's just ridiculous IMHO. I've only been to a stylist once for my first unit and I still had to tweak/adjust it further to get it to look the way I wanted, so what's the point. It's not really that hard..all you need is a good pair of thinning shears, baber scissors and a razor comb.