I HAVE to keep my hair short. It's too baby fine, doesn't perm well OR hold product (it slides off if I'm not really particular about what I use), etc, so short it is. I finally admitted it to myself a couple of years ago and when it's trimmed up properly, it's only fingering length around the back (because I spike it) and teasable on top (also somewhat spikey).

I'm TOTALLY feeling ya with the hair hate.