Thank you all for your responses. Its been really helpful. here is my plan of action:

- I'm going to try and grow my sides out the coming weeks and see what the effect will be. But I dont think it has too much to do with the thin look.

- I will go for a lower density for my next order but 50% just seems to be a bit too thin and I'm indeed afraid of looking "balding" then. On the sides I will go for 53% and on top for 56% and the front 60%. Would you suggest another density combination? Because I still want to maintain the same style.

- I will make a new template which is smaller and with the right directions

- Regarding the colour; this is for BA or John: If I mention that I want the same colour but a tickle less brownish, would that be manageble? I'm not keen on colouring the hair, seems like a lot of hassle and it takes away the naturel look.

Grts,
Pete