I can definitely empathize! I hadn't had a cut in 7 months so I was severely overdue, but I really loved how long my hair had gotten. Anyways, I had about 3" cut, and now I've got a bit of "haircut remorse". It'll grow, but I really loved how feminine I felt with my long, wavy hair.

I once went to a hair cut school - only this was for fully accredited hairstylists wanting more training. Anyhow, I told her she could do anything, provided I can still tie my hair. When she was done, I was nearly in tears because not only could I not tie my hair, it was like a friggin bowling ball! it was so puffy and round and just... ugh.

Instead of them being sympathetic, the manager of the program berated ME for not expressing my wishes. Obviously I was not a repeat customer.