As Aura Friedman, a creative director at Sally Hershberger's Los Angeles salon, tells Vogue, "Hair is such a personal choice and can be a true representation of your identity." For women and gender non-conforming people, in particular, hair is a powerful tool of self-expression. "It's likely we are hardwired to feel emotionally connected to our hair," psychologist Vivian Diller, Ph.D. explains to Well + Good, noting, "We've associated it with status, wealth, and royalty since ancient times. Thick, rich hair has always meant health, sensuality, and youth, so it continues to mean that to women today." Saying goodbye to hair means saying goodbye to certain gendered expectations. If you're looking to jumpstart your personal style journey, take inspiration from celebrities like Cynthia Erivo and Scarlett Johansson, opting for a bold buzz. Alternatively, use dye to give your pixie a colorful or bleached edge.