You’re adorable either way.
A couple of years ago I got one of those extremely short razor cuts. Then I immediately got a cold.
As others have mentioned, this is the perfect time to experiment with color/s.
Agreed. I like the buzz even better than the before picture. As others have mentioned, your cheekbones are really enhanced by the short cut. If you’re too worried about looking too butch (I don’t think you do, frankly), go get your eyebrows waxed (you’d be amazed what a difference it makes) and use just a little lip tint. If you’re not a makeup person, lip tint is very unobtrusive and subtle.
ETA: I’m jealous a little. I’ve already mentioned my desire to do what you just did, but have never worked up the courage. I have a very small face, not sure what it would look like…and what if I have an odd head? Who knows?
Yeah, another vote for the second picture. It also looks like you lost some weight in between the photos, not that you needed to. I really do like the second look a lot.
Yanno, at this stage of the game, I wouldn’t turn it down. after my husband gives authorization, submits quadruple proof that they are disease free and a Good Time In The Sack. Is this a problem for anyone?
You do look really, really butch after the buzz cut. Be prepared to be mistaken for a man, a lot. I used to keep my hair pretty short - not in a buzz, it was layered - and I used to get that all the time. Since I’m not actually interested in romantic attention from other women, it was kind of a downer for me. But as you say, college years are the time to do this stuff with no regrets, and if you like it, that’s what matters.
If I can make a suggestion though for the future - you complained that your hair is really thick and difficult to do anything with. Frankly, your old haircut did nothing to take advantage of an awesome head of hair. If you choose to grow it out again, ask around a find a good stylist who will know how to handle your hair type and give you a really flattering cut that’s also easy to take care of. I’m sorry to say, your old stylist didn’t do that for you and it probably contributed to your previous aggravation.
With longer hair, you look kind of shy. With a buzz and harsh lighting, you look like you’re gonna kick some ass. Work it.
I’m trying to work up the guts to do that. I’ve been growing my hair out for Locks of Love and I finally reached the required length on my ponytail–if I buzz it to the scalp. My face is shaped nothing like yours, though–mostly oval/rounded, but I have high cheekbones. I wear glasses, too. I figure the springtime is the best time to do it. I’d probably have the urge to wear more skirts and carefully groom my eyebrows. Also, everyone but my husband hates the idea. He says I’d be cute, but I’m suspicous of his sincerity.
Any advice for someone else considering it? Were you afraid of anything?
I dig it.
Aside from those already mentioned, another plus is that it’ll keep the juniper pollen count of your pillow down. 
It really accentuates your bone structure. I think it’s flattering.
It looks good to me, but I’m a big fan of extremely short hair on women. You look nice either way.
I agree with the “French model” look. Do you have any sudden urges to put on fancy dresses and strut about? Misplace luggage and punch cops? Aquire an entourage?
And an old black beat-up bass guitar slung really low. Damn, I’ll send you one if you need it.
Advice: Just do it! I’ve toyed with the idea a bunch of times before, but it is scary (Cut of all my hair? I can’t do that! What if I look weird?). But I have a friend who wears her hair about this short, and I randomly asked her the other day if I should chop all mine off. “Sure,” said she, “Let’s do it Saturday”.
So I gathered up a few friends - which made it less likely I would wuss out - and did it. Be prepared for some surprised reactions the first few days, but I say do it! After all - it’s just hair. If you don’t like it, you can wear hats or other head coverings for a while as it grows out, and that’s that. That was how I finally looked at it: It’ll grow back no matter what, so if I try it and don’t like it, then…I let it grow, and the problem solves itself.
Also, my morning routine is so much simpler now. It’s amazing how nice it is when your post-shower hair-routine is “rub hair with towel”, rather than “brush/comb/blowdry/fight”.
NinjaChick, you look great with the shorter cut. If I had your facial structure, I’d happily give up lengthy blow-drying.
What a gutsy and smart change!