I have had two periods of 6-7 days where I didn't keep it clean. By the end, each time, the insecurities start coming back, relearning the rules about not standing in front of mirrors w/ people around, no standing under bright lights--anything that emphasizes the "horseshoe" look. And each time, I'm amazed I was able to get any sort of "combover" out of what I have left. There's a post up where the word "tumbleweeds" is used as a description--and that's what it feels like. I never will understand why guys will let it grow when it looks that bad, never will.