I agree, that is tough. I'm proud of you for being able to do it so consistently though! I'm such a chicken, I cannot get myself to go to a salon. I haven't gotten my hair cut professionally for at least 5 years now...thankfully my husband can cut a somewhat straight line!
Seriously though, I'm impressed you have such courage to be able to go in the first place. Good for you...now maybe try the ipod idea. That would help distract you from what's going on around your head.