Ella needed a haircut before school started.
She went to a new hairdresser in town.
The woman asked what Ella wanted.
Ella asked her to cut it a little shorter.
The hairdresser smiled and started to cut.
Ella closed her eyes and relaxed.
After a few minutes, she looked in the mirror.
Her hair was very short!
It was almost like a boy's haircut.
Ella felt very upset and wanted to cry.
She paid the woman and walked home quickly.
The next day, Ella went to school.
She wore a hat to hide her hair.
Her best friend Mia saw her in the hall.
Mia asked why Ella was wearing a hat.
Ella took off the hat and looked down.
Mia smiled and said that she looked great.
Other friends came over and agreed with Mia.
They said the short hair looked very cool.
Ella finally smiled and felt happy about her haircut.