im making a crucial decision

i have obtained reluctant permission to shave a section of of hair. i dont want it bald! just like, an inch long

but i dont know if i should.

pros:
i'll have fun hair
i can wear it styled or change the part and where it regular
its just hair and it grows back
because i want it real bad

cons:
what if it looks bad
it will grow back funky
i might regret it
i dont know how to tell my dad and step mom

opinions?