I had a similar situation because my hair is super curly and dry as well. I looked at celebrities with great curly short hair and tried to find inspiration from their styles. Your hair is probably dry because it desperately needs to be cut and shaped. There are several things to consider as a curly haired person myself; first is to understand there will be an 'awkward' growing out period if you don't constantly have your hair maintained- between the short hair and the longer hair growth. that is of course ****uming you may eventually want your hair back long-ish. I would personally go to a stylist and just tell them, 'HOOK ME UP' but bring some curly hairstyles for inspiration and ask them what they honestly think will work and take the plunge...its' just hair right? It will grow back in no time and you might just love the style so much you'll keep getting it cut.