>>106820640Sure, but the writers' tricks with hair aren't limited to that specific case where the character is being practical, they'll use new haircuts to signify a number of changes.
And yes, there's some truth to it, women (and sometimes men) like to exteriorize their mindset visually, it's just a bit lazy and overused in fiction.
>>106820724That depends, some women require a fuckload of time just to untangle their long hair. Stylish short hair requires time, but less so than stylish long hair.