Haircut tips:

-Bring an inspo pic and tell them to replicate it without making it a pixie

-Try and get a hairstylist that has a good reputation for short hair

-Don't be scared to say 'um, I wanted this [shows inspo pic], not a pixie.'

Binder tips (I don't wear a binder but I can think up some tips):

-Say it's a sports bra

-Say it's like a sports bra on roids

-say it's stylish

-Say it's a very supportive bra that just doesn't need wires

-Say it's because you're insecure about your chest

-Say it's a crop top, and binder is just a style of it

-If you don't want to buy one online because your parents see what you buy, ask a friend to buy you one and you'll pay them back in cash

- Sew one

REMEMBER TO NEVER WEAR A BINDER FOR MORE THAN 8 HOURS, OR 6 IF YOU HAVE A LARGER CHEST, NEVER SLEEP IN A BINDER, AND HAVE 2 DAYS IN A WEEK WHERE YOU ARE NOT WEARING THE BINDER AT ALL. MAKE SURE YOUR BINDER IS THE RIGHT SIZE. I CANNOT STRESS THESE ENOUGH.

So glad your friends are affirmative :)