How should I manage my hair?

The hair on my head is about 4” long now. It looks curly and wild and is just a mess! What do you think I should do? Typically, I cut my own hair by just clipping it all off pretty low or even with no guard.

Now, I certainly don’t have a lot time to spend maintaining my hair early in the day, or going to salons. I’d consider a barber, but I don’t care for sharing hair cutting utensils with others.

With this job market and super cautious world, I’d like to have a haircut that is easily maintained, attractive, and professional. I don’t want unkempt hair to be the reason I miss an opportunity.

So, just shave it off? Go to a stylist/barber? Where a hat until I can pull it back into a ponytail in a year or so?