Thanks Isabel and Viva! You're both right, it's just hair - and it grows back. I've already done it and yes the growing out part wasn't much fun, but it doesn't take that long either. I need a bit more than half a year to go from longish pixie to very short bob. Both times I went from shoulder length hair to a pixie, when I got one. I never did a length in between to get used to it.
Suz, thanks for the clarification! And yes, I love Shevia in her wavy pixie. The Audrey Tatou picture is definitely an inspiration pic worth saving, because I would want to embrace the natural messy hair if it meant less styling time.
Re the cost of cuts (thanks to Suz, Shannon and Eva) - that wouldn't be a problem. I do like the hairstylist I'm going to right now, because he's done the best job so far. And I would trust him not to cut something that wouldn't work. And they don't charge more than 20€ for a trim (if it's not a big cut and/or color). That's definitely something I can afford to pay every four or five weeks.
Echo and Ruth, I do think you're right and I shouldn't go quite as short as I did back then, if I do it. I'd want it to look modern.
Lisa, thanks. I'm prepared to use some product, but I don't even own a flat iron. I do have a blowdryer, but mostly for visitors. I don't blowdry my long hair at all.
Thanks Caro. I do think my hairstylist would do a good job, but it's true that there's always a risk.
Thanks Gigi. I know the Curly Girl book and I tried different methods over the years, but I found that many they didn't work well for me. I do airdry my hair and don't brush it, but I can't do the conditioner wash for example. Yes, it makes my hair looks nicer, but my scalp absolutely hates it.
Greyscale, thanks! Seems like we really have very similar hair, it's true that my short hair looks much thinner compared to the longer hair and doesn't curl as much. I do love the Audrey Tatou look (again), but the other cuts are too edgy for my taste. I'm more of a classic at heart. But I could definitely see you rock one of them! Oh and your friend's crazy hair looks fierce. How funny that you stumbled across the picture ...