Thinking of a New Hairstyle...

I've seen so many gorgeous short haircuts that I would love to just go pixie, but do I dare? I love having long hair and being able to style it when I go out. But most of the time when I'm home writing, editing, and doing things with the girls or running around town I just pull it back in a messy bun. So why not cut it short, right?! So have you ever gone short, did you love it or think, "Why did I do this?". I always get my haircut about shoulder length or just above shoulder and love how the hairstylist blow drys it and styles it, but who can ever get that same look at home! I just feel like I'm drying it too much and any more it doesn't seem to have a style. When I do want curls or a cute side braid I just ask my stepdaughter for help, she's my go-to hairstylist when I want something fancy! So I found these two photos and thought Mandy Moore's face shape was close to mine, I like the darker color and I'm looking to dye my hair too since the box color didn't seem to keep for too long last time. So short or medium with side bangs?

 

{left photo source} & {right photo source}