Hair inflates the appearance of the body, especially if it is dressed (hairspray, teasing, brushing). Hair makes the body more appealing and lends itself to vanity.
Envisioning a (significant) haircut, one is confronted with the loss of substance, body, and appeal.
Although I cannot identify the original usage, I believe this is why usage of "haircut" in financial speak remains.
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