The Shallowest Poll On Earth

Okay. Every time I finally get my hair grown out to a point where it can reasonably be called long hair, I start to get the itch to cut it off again. I need help handling the siren song of the salon, and I'm due for a haircut. You can help me decide if it will just be a trim, or if it's time for a fresh 'do.

When it gets long, I start to feel as if it's sort of just hanging there, and I start pining away for layers and bobs and (Egads! Never again!) bangs. Here are a couple of examples of "before and after" pics (courtesy of Oprah) that might demonstrate what I mean. Keep in mind, I have almost no time for actually styling my hair, so it would probably never look quite this good. Right now I'm feeling like a "before."

http://www.oprah.com/beauty/hair/slide/20071102/haircut_010.jhtml

http://www.oprah.com/beauty/hair/slide/20071102/haircut_030.jhtml

So what do you think? Do either of these haircuts scream "Jen!" to you? Should I just leave well enough alone and enjoy my long, feminine, and hard-earned locks? Please post your opinion!

P.S. The links above are from Oprah's "Great American Haircut" show--and there are a hundred of these hair makeover before-and-after pairings for your browsing pleasure. It's a great resource if you, too, are shopping for a new hairstyle. And by the way, I ADORE before-and-after photos.