*shiver* Slummy mummy...
I've cut and treated my own hair for years now, mine is fine and straight as a board, kept pixie short for years so there's not really much drama. Have any of you tried henna in your hair? It doesn't necessarily have to come out red, or even change your natural color much (if you're a brunette, that is) but it really helps the whole fine/limp hair thing. Its like having Disney princess hair. Best stuff I've ever found to use, maybe once a month or so.