Welcome to the transitioning club
I'm not a fan of braids or weaves (both cos of hairline issues and cos I prefer having my hair out all the time) or wigs but I would suggest wigs if you think your hair's too short to do curly transitions styles and simple updos (which is how I'm transitioning). Do you think you can do any of the styles in here: http://public.fotki.com/MummysGirl/transition-to-natural/hairdos-while-trans/ ?
Check out the transitioner's support thread: http://www.longhaircareforum.com/showthread.php?t=312457
Good luck
My hair is extremely short. I would not be able to do any of those. My cut is above my ears and the back is shaved off.
Thanks for the suggestions ladies.