My hair was basically short but spiked on top. Up to some 3". I loved it - and my pals were always patting me on the head to see if it would squash down!
I just loved the spiffy happy neon and pastels! Yes, I'll do that again any time - if we can find the clothes!
I have a friend who says he had no idea his wife was so short until the 80's finally passed and she quit "teasing" her hair up.