Norwood 3 - diffuse thinning or fine hair?

[Oggyjay]

Hi,

I’ve been a Norwood 3/4 for a number of years and have experimented with a lot of hairstyles, sometimes covering my recession but mostly embracing it.

After buzzing my hair around 3 or 4 months ago I noticed a lot of forest through the trees. However, when I flatten my hair it looks thicker and fuller. Also the longer it gets the thicker it looks.

Do you think this is due to diffuse thinning or just unfortunate fine hair?

I’ve always had fair and thin, sparse hair.

Any opinions and advice appreciated