5 years ago I got my long hair cut to just below my shoulders, I hated it and cried for days! My hair so thick and the layering in it when it was short made it boofy and hard to work with. When it's long the layers just make it look nice and the length weighs it down so that it flows nicely. My hair has been pretty blah since I had blonde foils in it 18 month ago and with hormones I've sworn I would cut it several time over the last 2 years but I keep the last experience in the back of my mind so haven't taken the plunge. I have thought about going just below my shoulders again but I know I'd have to straighten it after every wash to stop it feeling like a birds nest. But I LOVE long hair so I will keep it as is I think.