Now, about that scalp. I'm betting that the photo in your AV is not what you look like today. So I might ask how many of those other leaders, and how many of those Pe-ons are shaved smooth? I would let that be my guide as to when I got rid of what ever close buzz it is you have. An airdale with a buzz is, IMO, a must, but I really don't know how many are shaved, or even if its allowed.
Again, Congratulations.