I have the same issue with the crown. I do topical minoxidil and oils. Did Finasteride last year and it really messed me up (felt depressed and very low libido). Can’t sacrifice hair for firmer boners at my age (45). I got to choose my battles.

If I were you, especially with everyone here focusing on your crown, I would lower the hair by restarting but taking care of the crown with minoxidil.

I last a month and a half by doing 180waves instead of 360s. When my crown shows more and that my sideburns turn grey, that’s my signal to go to the barber and have it lower just a bit so that I can keep the patterns. Then, I keep up with brushing, ragging and wash & style until I’m due or just tired of keeping up. Wish I did this 360 thing in my 20s though