I don't like that other style at all.
That's understandable.
I don't want an exposed hairline as I'm more than happy with the side swept fringe style
The most important thing is def that you're happy with it. I'm not suggesting you expose the hairline, but I think the way you have it currently lacks a defined underlying structure and it's hard to discern where the hairline is even supposed to be. The fringe needs to be anchored more by the *suggestion* of a hairline, is what I'm saying.
The pic you've posted now gives a little more indication of where the hairline "goes", iykwim. That's why it looks better, it has little to do with the length of the sides IMO.
Something as minor as moving the part over slightly would go a long way...
Plus that would be extra work with glues and added anxiety exposed like that.
That's true.
Temple flaps will probably make it even more tricky/expensive to customise.
I'm not a big fan of temple flaps in general tbh, I don't think they look very natural because the hair used is too coarse and the hair tends not to be angled the way it should.
Perhaps a better option would be to have the stylist creaye some shorter layers and add texture to the angular fringe, obscuring the temporal area. Like so:
Should I use leave in conditioner daily?
I don't, lots of people swear by it. I find it creates a lot of build up and accellerates color fading. I prefer not to use any leave in product. All i do is treat it with Olaplex #3 occasionally, which is an expensive product. I'm a pretty hardcore minimalist when it comes to products, though. You should probably try to and see if you like the effect.
What you SHOULD do, if you can stand to... With a style like yours, when you wash or condition ***let it drip dry***. Certaintly whenever you detatch the piece... Condition, rinse, get it really soaking wet and leave it to drip dry for hours
If it was light density, an even closer fade might be possible without the top looking like a hair system?
You should be able to cut the sides as close as you want regardless, as long as you have a good blend.
I hope that's everything, sorry if i missed something.