Botched hair or???

I went in for a trim, I knew a lot would have to be taken off and I agreed to some layers but I did not expect this.

This is air dried, no style. Maybe it might look better styled??? But that takes the point away from why I got it trimmed. I didn't want to have to style it as much so it could grow out healthier 😭

Thinking of just lopping it off and starting anew like the pictures who obv aren't me BUT I put my hair in a ponytail a lot for work. Help me!