FAMUDva You and your hair are very pretty! Sounds like you are doing a great job at the DIY styles, LOVE the hair.
One thing that has helped me is, gaining friends who are both on the board and that live near me. They help in knowing where to go here in the city, for hair products, for good salons, giving me real life thumbs ups and downs on what looks good on me, and just increased support all around.
Have you thought about partnering with someone in your town who may also be a poster here? It has helped me
alot.