Hair and other deeply superficial issues

I've cut my hair off short. OK it wasn't THAT long to start with, but now its an ultra-short bob ie. to the bottom of my ears. Still coming to terms with it. Its ONLY hair, but somehow the style of one's hair seems critical to expressing who you are - at least, who you are this month. On the topic of appearances, I read a great quote - 'Fashion is what is available, style is what you choose'. And apparently I have chosen to have short hair again...though I think the hairdresser chose it actually as I don't remember asking for it to be THIS short. Still, since it costs so bloody much to get it done due the thick and unruly nature of my hair, at least it means a few extra weeks between cuts.